Yes – if the person affected is unable to bring the claim themselves, a litigation friend can act on their behalf. This applies if the individual:

• Is under 18
• Has limited or no mental capacity
• Has experienced cognitive decline or disability that prevents legal decision-making

Litigation friends are often family members or close friends. They make legal decisions in the claimant’s best interest and liaise with the solicitor to progress the case.

Failure to treat cases are assessed using medical records and independent expert evidence. Experts consider:

• What symptoms or results were present at the time
• What treatment a reasonably competent clinician should have provided
• Whether earlier intervention would likely have prevented or reduced harm

A claim does not require certainty, but it must show that proper treatment would probably have made a meaningful difference.

Compensation reflects both the injury itself and its wider impact on your life. Awards are usually divided into:

• General damages, covering pain, suffering, psychological harm, and loss of quality of life
• Special damages, covering financial losses such as lost earnings, private treatment, medication, travel costs, rehabilitation, and future care needs

Each claim is assessed individually, with compensation aimed at supporting recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Yes. Complexity alone does not rule out a claim. Even where a condition is uncommon, clinicians are expected to:

• Recognise red-flag symptoms
• Arrange appropriate investigations
• Refer or escalate when uncertainty exists

Claims often arise where warning signs were present but not acted upon, regardless of how rare the final diagnosis may have been.

Failure to treat cases are assessed using medical records and independent expert evidence. Experts consider:

• What symptoms or results were present at the time
• What treatment a reasonably competent clinician should have provided
• Whether earlier intervention would likely have prevented or reduced harm

A claim does not require certainty, but it must show that proper treatment would probably have made a meaningful difference.

Most cases are resolved without a trial. Once medical evidence is obtained, many claims settle through negotiation. Court proceedings are typically only required where responsibility or causation is disputed. If litigation becomes necessary, we will guide you through each step and handle the process on your behalf.