Clinical Negligence
Supporting you when medical treatment goes wrong
Lawyers specialising in complex clinical negligence claims
Access to top-tier medical professionals to support you in your recovery
Our team handles your case with sensitivity and understanding
Clinical negligence solicitors
When healthcare providers breach their duty of care or errors are made, the consequences can be profound. Negligence can occur at any stage of your treatment, from an initial consultation to postoperative care.
We understand the impact of medical negligence on your life. We’ll stand beside you in pursuing a claim and holding accountable the medical body responsible.
How our medical negligence solicitors can help you
We’re a law firm deeply invested in individual care. We understand that each medical negligence case is intricate and unique. Our individualised approach ensures that your specific circumstances receive the attention they deserve.
Our focus is solely on clinical negligence claims involving significant injuries, particularly spinal cord, birth injuries, and brain injuries.
By deliberately maintaining a small caseload, we dedicate more time and energy to your claim while upholding consistent standards. We prioritise prompt and proactive action for every case we handle.
At Rothera Bray, you aren’t seen as a statistic.
Help from our award-winning legal team
From the outset, our goal is to support you in leading a fulfilling life by offering guidance and assistance. Your medical negligence claim will be overseen by a dedicated member of our team who will treat you with empathy, sensitivity, and compassion.
- Clear and honest advice throughout
- Award-winning clinical negligence specialists
- Consistent and timely updates on the progress of your case
- Convenient communication: in-person meetings, virtual appointments, or home visits
- Interim payments/payments before your case is resolved
- ‘No win, no fee’ funding options, eliminating upfront payments
- Access to support services, including specialists in serious injuries and emotional and mental health assistance
In 2026, our team has been nominated as Clinical Negligence Team of the Year in the Personal Injury Awards.
Comprehensive support during and beyond your clinical negligence claim
We offer a unique and tailored service that extends beyond securing financial compensation for medical negligence. Combining extensive expertise in personal injury law with a track record of successful claims, we provide not only expert legal guidance but also compassionate support.
From the outset, we ensure comprehensive care, including treatment, rehabilitation, and emotional support, facilitated by our connections with medical experts and other professionals. Interim payments are available to cover expenses, aids, and necessary equipment, ensuring your financial stability throughout the process.
Our support continues beyond your claim, with additional in-house departments ready to assist with various needs. Whether you need to make a new will, buy a property suited to your needs, or seek Court of Protection advice for a family member who lacks mental capacity, we can help. We also connect you with counsellors, accountants, and financial advisers.
Your Rothera Bray clinical negligence lawyer will be with you every step of the way. For a complimentary consultation with no charges or obligations, please reach out to us. We’re here to listen, understand, and find the best way forward for your compensation claim and ongoing medical needs.
Expert clinical negligence compensation lawyers
We understand that it can feel overwhelming trying to find the right person to handle your medical negligence claim. Given the complexity of these cases, which often take years to resolve, it’s essential to partner with an experienced lawyer dedicated to advocating for you.
We have extensive experience pursuing claims against individuals, businesses and public bodies in courts throughout the UK, including the High Court of Justice. We specialise in assisting individuals with the most serious, life-changing compensation claims.
We know that, beyond compensation, you’ll want to know why things went wrong and we’ll help you get the apology and answers you deserve.
The negligence compensation claim process
The first step in making a medical negligence claim is to contact us. You’ll receive a consultation with a personal injury solicitor specialising in your type of injury to assess the viability of your claim.
Rothera Bray Solicitors are based in the East Midlands but operate throughout the United Kingdom. We can visit you at your home or hospital – wherever you are in the country – or you can visit us at any of our eight offices, including those in Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. We prioritise delivering essential information in person but we’re available over the phone, virtual meetings and email.
There will be no pressure to instruct us, no obligations and no charge.
After the consultation we can then advise you on your chances of success. If you choose to appoint us, we’ll begin work immediately.
Clinical Negligence FAQs
What constitutes clinical negligence?
Clinical negligence claims are also referred to as medical negligence claims. Claims of this nature can have a life-changing impact on the individual injured.
You may wish to make a clinical negligence claim where a breach of a duty of care from a health professional has resulted in harm and loss to you or a member of your family.
Clinical negligence is a form of personal injury that happens when a medical professional breaches their duty of care for you.
As a result, claimants suffer from substandard care. Or they may receive problems resulting from treatment provided by a healthcare professional.
For example, common medical negligence cases involve:
- Misdiagnosis
- Incorrect treatment
- Delay in treatment
Neglect in medical care
Failure to gain consent - Suffering from clinical negligence could mean that you need immediate and long-term care. Because of this, adaptations to your home could be required. Or your injury may be potentially affecting your ability to work in the future.
The impact of a clinical negligence injury can be extremely traumatic and severe. The solicitors at Rothera Bray understand this. That’s why our team are committed to working hard for our clients. It’s important to us that you receive the right compensation, and justice, that you are entitled to.
If you believe you’ve had negligent treatment from a healthcare professional, then you may be able to get compensation.
For advice on whether you can make a claim, contact our team.
No-win-no-fee: do you offer it for clinical negligence?
It is possible to make a case on a ‘no win no fee‘ basis.
This type of agreement reduces your risk because there are no legal costs to pay upfront. And if your case is not successful, then you do not have to pay any legal fees, so long as you have co-operated with us and have not misled us.
In other words, you can focus on your recovery, without worrying about legal fees.
But, if your case is successful, then our fees will be no more than 25% of your compensation.
Other funding options are available. We will be able to discuss these with you.
We will not proceed with your claim until you agree and are happy with a payment strategy that is appropriate for you.
Will I have to go to court?
The thought of having to go to court can be off-putting for many people. Particularly after you’ve suffered from a traumatic injury.
Fortunately, the majority of clinical negligence claims are resolved without going to court. Instead, they are usually worked out through negotiations between the different parties.
This means it is highly unlikely that you will need to go to court and attend a trial in front of a judge.
However, if your case does go to court, your medical negligence solicitor will support you in giving you all the advice and help you will need.
Who can I make a compensation claim against?
Claims can be made against any healthcare provider that caused the injury or negligence. However, who you will be claiming clinical negligence compensation from will depend on the provider.
NHS Hospital
If your injury or negligence was caused in an NHS Hospital, then you will sue the NHS Trust responsible for that hospital. Your claim will not be made against the individual professional involved.
General Practitioners (GP)
If negligence is caused by your GP, you will need to make a compensation claim against the individual GP rather than the practice. They should have insurance to cover claims against them.
Private Hospital or Clinic
For private hospitals and clinics, claims will be raised against the individual doctor or professional, not the private hospital or clinic itself. They should have insurance to cover claims against them.
Dentists
Should your negligence happen at a dentist, then your case will be against the individual dentist and not the dental surgery. Insurance cover should cover the dentist for claims against them.
Note: there may be exceptions to these rules. But in these cases, your solicitor will advise you who it’s best to make a claim against.
What do I need to prove to be successful in a Clinical Negligence claim?
To be successful in a clinical negligence case you must prove two things:
- That your treatment fell below an acceptable standard
- That you have suffered injury/loss as a consequence of that unacceptable level of care
Contact us for free to find out if you have a possible claim.
How long will my clinical negligence compensation claim take?
The average claim takes two to three years. But settlement may be possible within twelve to eighteen months on straightforward cases.
A claim can take this long because we need to obtain your medical records and instruct independent medical experts to produce reports.
One of the main factors in the length of the claim is the attitude of the Defendant towards settlement. We shall minimise the time taken to settle your claim by setting out your claim to the Defendants clearly and robustly.
You will be guided throughout the process from start to finish, providing all the support you need along the way.
What do I need to prove to be successful in a clinical negligence (or medical negligence) claim?
To be successful in a clinical negligence case you must prove two things:
- That your treatment fell below an acceptable standard
- That you have suffered injury/loss as a consequence of that unacceptable level of care
Time limits also apply. Your claim must be made within 3 years of the injury happening or when you first realised you have suffered from an injury.
An exception to this time limit applies to children. In cases related to children, a claim on behalf of a child can be raised any time before their 18th birthday.
Additionally, if the patient cannot manage their own affairs due to mental disability or their mental capacity has been affected, then the time limit does not apply unless they have recovered from their disability.
In both of these exceptions, claims on their behalf can be made by a parent, relative or other people close to the patient.
Because of these time limits, it is recommended to contact us as close to the date of the injury as possible. Clinical negligence claims can be complex. The more time available to investigate your claim, the stronger your case will be.
Contact us for free to find out if you have a possible claim.
We work with you to bring about a fair outcome, and give you the support you need to start living your life again.
