If you have injured due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. This occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm. Success Injury Claims Scotland is here to help you navigate the claim process.

At Success Injury Claims Scotland, we understand that recovery from an injury can be a challenging process. Our ongoing treatment is designed to facilitate your rehabilitation and restore your quality of life.

Establishing liability in a medical negligence claim involves demonstrating that a healthcare professional failed to meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient. The process typically requires three essential elements:

Duty of Care: It must be established that the medical professional owed a duty of care to the patient. This duty arises from the professional relationship between the healthcare provider and the patient.

Breach of Duty: The claimant must show that the healthcare professional breached this duty of care. This is done by comparing the actions of the professional to what is considered acceptable practice within the medical community. Expert testimony is often necessary to substantiate claims regarding the standard of care and whether it was breached.

Causation: There must be a direct link between the breach of duty and the harm suffered by the patient. The claimant needs to prove that the injury or illness was a foreseeable consequence of the healthcare provider's actions or inactions. This often involves detailed medical evidence to illustrate how the breach directly resulted in the patient's condition.

In personal injury claims, it is essential to understand that you can claim for various losses and expenses incurred due to the incident. These can generally be categorised into two main types:

Special Damages refer to the financial losses that can be calculated precisely. This includes:

Medical Expenses: Costs for treatment such as Physio and prescription.