Cancer Compensation Claim Solicitors
The main purpose in starting a cancer compensation claim is to obtain financial redress from a negligent healthcare provider although there are cases where legal action is started with the intention of bringing the negligent party to account, in a public way, with little concern for the financial outcome. A financial award in a cancer compensation claim is intended to put the victim back into the position that they would have been in had there been no negligence however in healthcare matters which not only involve pain and suffering but may also involve fatalities this is a difficult proposition to comprehend.
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Time Limits
A cancer compensation claim based on medical negligence by a healthcare provider which includes doctors, nurses, technicians, clinics and hospitals can be started by the victim of the errant behaviour and in the case of fatality can be instigated by the representatives of the deceased person’s estate. There are time limits for taking action for medical negligence and the claim must either be settled or legal proceedings must have been issued in a court of law within three years of the negligent action or within three years of the negligence having been discovered. There are exceptions to the basic time limits for minors and the mentally incapacitated and the courts also have a discretion to alter time limits which is rarely exercised.
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Damages Awards
The award in a cancer compensation claim is split into several parts the most important of which are as follows :-
Special Damages in a cancer compensation claim represents items that can be calculated with accuracy including :-
- lost wages
- medical expenses
- cost of care
- general expenses
General Damages in a cancer accident compensation claim represents items that must be assessed including :-
- pain & suffering
- loss of lifestyle
- loss of amenable employment
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Personal Injury Solicitors
Our specialist medical negligence solicitors deal with cancer compensation claims using the no win no fee scheme. If you would like free advice just complete the contact form or email our offices and a lawyer will telephone to give information on how to protect your legal rights with no further obligation.