You will find healthsolicitors on the Solicitor Search Network, they are a team of solicitors who specialise in health related problems. Many things can impact on your health whether it is a bad reaction to medication, negligence in a medical procedure, clinical lack of care, the result of an accident or a health or mental health problem following a health and safety breach.
If you are the victim of an accident that has been caused through the negligence of others, you can seek redress for any losses you have incurred for example financial loss if you are unable to work or loose your job as a result, as well as compensation due to physical and emotional suffering sustained following the incident. Your solicitor will instruct you on what claims you can make, the time limits, legal proceedings and evidence you will be required to submit for any compensation claim.
Unfortunately you might find yourself being held responsible for accidental damage/injury to yourself or others through your own or employee’s actions and need legal representation. As an employer you will have to show that you had all safety procedures/regulations in place and had regularly trained/updated your employees and provided all necessary equipment. Your solicitor will provide advice on your defence especially where employees have breached the health and safety procedures you had in place or any other mitigating circumstances.
You may require help with a health issue following the negligence of a medical or clinical procedure or for lack of care whilst in a health establishment. Having a health specialist solicitor with sound knowledge of the medical claim procedures, documentation and evidence will increase your chances of a successful outcome. Legal representation is available for medical professionals accused of negligence and it is essential for you and your career that you receive advice on how to defend your actions especially where the employer has ignored your warnings over faulty or lack of equipment/time or other professional concerns.
Employers can employ the services a health solicitor for legal advice and guidance with the complicated UK health and safety in the workplace legislation. Employers should be legally aware of their employees’ legal rights and responsibilities. Health does not just cover physical health and employers face an ever increasing compensation bill for ignoring the mental well being of their staff and the procedures that should be in place to help their staff.
