How To Choose A Medical Negligence Solicitor

1. How To Choose A Medical Negligence Solicitor The success of your negligence claim does not only depend on the strength of your case but also on the expertise of your lawyer. It is therefore important that you choose the right medical solicitors for your medical negligence claims. Medical negligence claims are a complex type of civil law and require specialist solicitors who deal with medical negligence to provide you with the best possible legal representation so that you stand a good chance of winning your claims.

2. 2 The following are factors you should consider when choosing medical claims solicitors for your claims;

3. 3 Accreditation By Relevant Associations Due to the complex and highly detailed nature of medical negligence, it is important that you determine that the person you are working with is a truly specialist medical negligence solicitor. The best way to verify the expertise of a solicitor is by their accreditation and association membership. These associations which you must look at for are; ● The Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel ● Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) ● Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

4. 4 Belonging to these associations is a good proof of the competence of the solicitor. Also, since the membership of these associations are periodically updated, a solicitor must be up-to-date with current legal trends to still be a member. Possession Of Lexcel, ISO9001 Or Equal Accreditation Lexcel assesses firms yearly to ensure that the firm maintains the Law Society’s standard for case management, customer care and risk management. ISO 9001 on the other hand assesses law firms every 6 months to ensure that they meet the requirements of Solicitors Regulation Authority. A Strong Track Record Of Success

5. 5 In addition to these accreditations, it is also recommended that you confirm that the solicitor or firm has represented people with similar claims successfully. This shows that you can be rest assured that you will be well represented starting from the initial investigations through to negotiating a final compensation amount. The best medical negligence solicitors in the UK are known to have an enviable success record from many years or handling medical negligence cases. You may also want to request testimonials from past clients to be sure of the kind of service that they render. Genuine Online Reviews Another way to choose a medical negligence solicitor is to check their reviews online to see if they are as good as they claim to be.

6. 6 Before people patronize a business, visit a place or invest in some venture, they browse online for reviews. You can also adopt the same approach when you want to choose a medical negligence lawyer. The reviews you get can be an indication into the level of their expertise and your chances of winning if they represent you. Good Interpersonal Relationship Between Solicitor And Claimant Before making a medical negligence claim, you have to note that you will most likely be working with your negligence lawyer or law firm for several months or even years before a claim is settled. It is therefore important that you choose a solicitor with whom you can develop good chemistry. This boosts your confidence in the person and helps you express yourself better.

7. 7 A good negligence solicitor should be able to show strong listening skills, able to understand you properly, communicate with you effectively in clear terms, empathize with you, friendly yet professional, highly organized, able to negotiate effectively as well as being dedicated to see you get justice. You can through your initial conversations over the phone or during consultation sessions find out if they exhibit these qualities and if you will be comfortable to work with them. Good Communication It is also important that your negligence lawyer avoid all the legal jargon while communicating with you. The solicitor should be able to explain things clearly to you in an unambiguous or verbose

8. 8 manner so that you can understand clearly how your claims are progressing. Effective communication is key towards the success of any medical negligence claim and if your solicitor struggles to communicate efficiently with you, you may lose confidence in that person which may affect the success of your claims. No Win, No Fee One major barrier to people making claims is the fear of expensive legal fees. It is therefore important that the law firm you choose protects you from any financial implications while you make your claims.

9. 9 The best medical negligence solicitors undertake medical negligence claims on a No Win No Fee basis thereby removing the financial burden from you. Additionally, you are also protected from paying any fees even if the claims were not successful. This will no doubt reassure you the more throughout the process. Best Medical Negligence Solicitors Near Me Medical Negligence Direct Specialist Solicitors are best medical negligence solicitors in the UK with a proven track record of success. We have offices all over England and the UK so that distance will not be a barrier towards you obtaining justice.

10. 10 Our lawyers are accredited with -The Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel, Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) and Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and so you can be rest assured that your claims will be handled by expert solicitors.