Medical Compensation
(Malpractice and Criminal Negligence)
Should you feel that something went wrong regarding
a medical treatment you or a relative received, you could be entitled
to medical compensation.
Family practitioners are generally covered
by insurance against claims for medical malpractice. In most
cases, the insurance company will
dispute any legal action taken to claim for compensation. Consult
your solicitor first before undertaking any legal measures, since
a claim for malpractice can prove to be an expensive and very involved
process.
Contact the AVMA (Action for Victims of Medical Accidents)
for more information about malpractice cases. They provide support
regarding
these matters and they can put you in touch with solicitors that
specialise in medical compensation.
A panel of medical experts
works with the AVMA and also offers independent legal advice:
Action
for Victims of Medical Accidents (AVMA)
44 High Street
Croydon CRO 1YB
Helpline: (020) 8686 8333
Fax: (020) 8667 9065
Email: admin@avma.org.uk
Website: http://www.avma.org.uk
