When medical treatment goes wrong, the impact can be devastating. We’re here to help you put things right.

We place huge trust in doctors, nurses, dentists, and other medical professionals. Most do their jobs well — but sometimes, mistakes happen. If a medical error has caused you harm, you may be entitled to compensation.

At Inson Legal, I understand how difficult it is to question a healthcare professional — especially when you’re in pain or dealing with the aftermath of poor treatment. I’ll listen, support you, and fight to get you the justice you deserve.

What is Clinical Negligence?

Clinical (or medical) negligence happens when a healthcare provider:

• Fails to meet the standard of care expected of them

• That failure directly causes you harm

This can include:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis

• Surgical errors

• Birth injuries

• Incorrect prescriptions

• Failure to obtain informed consent

• Poor aftercare or follow-up

The Legal Test

To succeed in a clinical negligence claim, two key legal tests must be met:

1. Breach of Duty

The treatment you received must have fallen below the standard expected of a reasonably competent professional in that field.

This is assessed using the Bolam test, which asks:

Would a responsible body of medical opinion support the treatment you received?

Even if some professionals would have acted differently, the test is met if at least one respected group would have done what your clinician did.

However, the Bolitho add-on to this test allows the court to reject expert evidence if it is not logically defensible. That means:

The expert’s opinion must be reasoned, evidence-based, and capable of withstanding scrutiny.

2. Causation

It must be shown that the breach of duty directly caused your injury or made your existing medical position worse.

This often involves complex expert evidence and a thorough look at your medical records — but that’s what I'm here for.

What I will do

• Obtain and review your medical records

• Conduct detailed legal reserach with your specific circumstances in mind

• Instruct independent medical experts to assess your care

• Work with experienced barristers where needed

• Handle your claim on a No Win No Fee basis

• Help recover compensation for:

  • Pain and suffering

  • Future treatment costs

  • Lost earnings

  • Care and equipment needs

When You Might Have a Claim

You may have a clinical negligence claim if:

• A diagnosis was missed or delayed

• Surgery or a procedure went wrong

• You were discharged too early

• The aftercare provided was inadequate

• You were given the wrong medication or dosage

• Consent wasn’t properly explained before treatment

• You feel something just wasn’t right — and it caused you harm

Why Choose Inson Legal for Your Medical Negligence Claim?

• Local, experienced personal injury solicitor from Bolton – with a personal, one-to-one approach

• Over 14 years of experience handling personal injury claims, including medical negligence claims.

• No Win No Fee representation – no upfront costs and no fees unless your claim succeeds

• Full support and advice with evidence gathering, and medical assessments

Get in touch today to discuss your options.

Medical Negligence Claims in Bolton, Wigan, Stockport, Oldham