
Series 02 | Episode 05
Debunking Common Misconceptions About Medical Negligence
There are many misconceptions about medical negligence, from the belief that solicitors and claimants only do this for the money, to fears that these cases cause significant harm to the NHS.
In Series 2, Episode 5 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby is joined by Corrina Mottram, Partner and medical negligence solicitor at Gadsby Wicks, to debunk some of the biggest myths and misunderstandings surrounding medical negligence claims, providing you with the honest, accurate alternative.
From tackling the assumption that compensation is a lottery win, to the time it takes to make a medical negligence claim, get your misconceptions corrected.
In this video, we cover:
0:00 - Introduction
1:09 - What constitutes medical negligence?
2:08 - How long does it take to make a clinical negligence claim?
3:53 - Does a medical negligence case have to go to court?
4:35 - Medical negligence compensation is NOT a lottery win
7:02 - Who can make a medical negligence claim?
8:36 - Are medical negligence solicitors only in it for the money?
10:34 - Do medical negligence claims hurt the NHS?
12:11 - The ‘blame culture’ around clinical negligence cases
13:35 - Are medical negligence claimants only motivated by compensation?
14:33 - How stressful is it to make a medical negligence claim?
15:58 - What can I do if I believe I’ve been affected by medical negligence?
17:36 - How do I find a true medical negligence specialist?
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In this episode, you’ll discover:
What actually constitutes a medical negligence claim, who can make a claim and how long a claim takes to settle
If you need to go to court to resolve a medical negligence claim
The purpose of medical negligence compensation and why it is not the windfall many believe it is
Why medical negligence claims often help the NHS rather than hurt it
The primary motivations of medical negligence solicitors and claimants
What steps you can take if you believe you’ve been affected by medical negligence
And much, much more.
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Medical Negligence Matters is the podcast that guides you through the complexities of medical negligence law.
Hosted by Gillian Gadsby, Managing Partner at Gadsby Wicks and a solicitor with over 30 years of specialist experience, this podcast covers everything you need to know about the unique, sensitive world of medical negligence.
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If you believe you have been impacted by medical negligence, speak to our expert team for advice on making a claim. Visit our website at https://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk or call us on 01245 494929.