Who is eligible to make a medical negligence claim in the UK?

3 Sept 2026, 19:30
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Who is eligible to make a medical negligence claim in the UK?

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You may be eligible if a healthcare professional or organisation owed you a duty of care, failed to meet an acceptable standard, and that failure caused injury or avoidable loss. Claims can sometimes be made on behalf of a child or someone who lacks mental capacity, while certain dependants may have rights after a death. Strict time limits usually apply, often three years from the incident or from discovering the injury, although exceptions exist. A solicitor regulated by the SRA can assess the evidence, eligibility and applicable deadline.

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