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Medical Negligence Claims

Unfortunately, as much as we trust and value our healthcare providers, things can go wrong. In some cases, the damage caused as a result can have catastrophic consequences on us and our loved ones for the rest of our lives. We here to support you to help make a difficult decision about making a claim for your losses and to assist with any future care you may need as a result.

Since 1980, we have been at the cutting edge of this specialism, having conducted many of the leading cases nationally.

Our team has particular expertise in claims of maximum severity including cases of birth injury and brain damage, as well as cases involving spinal cord injury, fatal accidents, amputation and damage to the gastro-intestinal tract.

Not only are we instructed by members of the public, but we are often recommended by other Solicitors. These solicitors recognise our expertise in this area and want their clients to have the greatest chance of success in what can be deeply upsetting circumstances.

Our team is the largest specialist team in South West Wales and we are recognised as one of the leading Medical Negligence teams in Wales. The team holds memberships of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel, the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum, the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and are on the recommended Headway Solicitors list.

Medical accidents can be a very scary and upsetting time, but we would encourage you to get in touch and have a free no-obligation chat with a member of our specialist team who will deal with your case with the care and consideration that you deserve.

Our expertise in medical negligence claims

We can support you with all types of medical negligence claims (also referred to as ‘clinical negligence claims’), including:

Our team is accredited by the Law Society in Clinical Negligence reflecting our leading expertise in this complex area of law. We are members of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers), Spinal Injuries Association and are on the Headway recommended list of solicitors.

Our solicitors have also been recommended in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, the leading client guides to the legal profession.

Read about previous clients we have helped in our medical negligence claims cases studies.

Time limits for medical negligence claims

You generally have 3 years to pursue a medical negligence claim. This time limit is known as the ‘limitation date’. This usually runs from the date of the injury or the date you became aware you had suffered significant injury as a result of medical treatment (whichever is later).

There are, however, some circumstances where the time limit may not start to run until a later date. For example:

Claims involving minors:

The 3 year time limit does not run until a minor’s 18^th birthday meaning that a child has until their 21^st birthday to pursue a claim. Until a child reaches the age of 18 they are required to have a ‘litigation friend’ to act on their behalf. Normally this is a parent of the child who is bringing the claim.

Capacity issues:

Where an injured person lacks capacity to bring a claim then the 3 years limitation period does not start to run. If the injured person lacks capacity prior to or from the date of the injury then limitation does not start to run until that person has regained capacity. In the event an injured person does not regain capacity then the 3 year limitation period will never start to run.

It is important to remember that if a person lacks capacity after the date they were injured then the 3 year limitation period still runs and will not be suspended.

Deceased’s estate:

If an injured person passes away during the 3 year limitation period then limitation is automatically reset. This means the deceased’s estate will have 3 years from the date of death to pursue a claim.

Knowing which time limit applies to you and whether you are still eligible to make a claim can be complicated. Given the potential complication we strongly advise getting in touch with one of our solicitors as soon as possible, no matter how long ago the negligence occurred. The longer you leave it the harder it will be to find a solicitor willing to take your case on.

No win, no fee medical negligence claims in South Wales

We generally work with our medical negligence clients under the benefit of a no win, no fee agreement. These agreements are known as Conditional Fee Agreements or CFAs. This allows you to start a claim without paying anything upfront, with our fees only being payable if we are successful in your claim. If you are unsuccessful in your claim then you will not be charged a single penny.

We offer a free initial consultation to establish the basic facts of your case. At this meeting we will explain how our no win, no fee agreements work in more detail, giving you all the information you need to decide how to move forward.

Find out more about funding a medical negligence claim.

Why use our medical negligence solicitors in South Wales?

JCP Solicitors is recognised as one of the top personal injury law firms in Wales with most of our clients coming via recommendations from other solicitors thanks to our exceptional reputation.

Our clinical negligence lawyers have decades of experience, so know exactly what is needed for a successful claim. We can offer the clear, confident and compassionate support you need to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones.

With several Welsh speakers and a dedicated Welsh Language Coordinator, we are happy to liaise with you in English or Welsh.

To speak to our expert Medical Negligence Solicitors in South Wales, please contact your local JCP Solicitors office. We have offices in the following locations:

If there is not a local office to you, contact us on 03333 209244 as we are happy to arrange telephone and video meetings where appropriate. Alternatively, please feel free to email us at hello@jcpsolicitors.co.uk, fill in our online enquiry form, or use our live web chat facility.

Medical accident claims FAQs

This will depend entirely on the circumstances, including how serious your injuries are and the impact they have had on your life. We will provide a realistic estimate of your claim’s potential value early in the claim process, giving you a clear idea of what you may be able to achieve.

Normally compensation is split into two heads of loss – special damages and general damages.

Special damages are for specific financial losses incurred as a result of the injuries sustained as a result of the medical negligence. This can include things such as loss of earnings, loss of pension, care and assistance, private medical treatment and buying specialist equipment. This head of loss includes both past and future financial losses

General damages are non-financial losses for pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

Most clinical negligence claims are settled without the need for a court hearing through negotiation and other alternative dispute resolution methods. This allows you to avoid the stress and uncertainty of court proceedings, as well as meaning you can receive compensation faster and with lower legal costs.

In order to facilitate early settlement it is extremely important your claim is dealt with and investigated properly. That is where our trained solicitors come in to their own. With their wealth of knowledge and experience they have clear and understandable strategies in place from the outset to push your case forward to a successful settlement.

It is isn’t always possible to settle your claim without having to commence court proceedings. Sometimes liability or fault is denied by the Defendant. Other times it is the only way to put a Defendant under pressure to deal with your claim. Our medical negligence lawyers are highly experienced in pursuing claims through the courts, so can offer the confident support and skilled advocacy needed to secure the best possible result, no matter how your claim progresses.

If you have settled a medical negligence claim based on advice from another law firm and are worried your claim may have been undervalued, we can provide an independent assessment of how much we believe your claim could have been worth.

If we feel your claim was under-settled, we can help you make a professional negligence claim against your previous solicitors. This can allow you to recover the value of any compensation you missed out on.

Our Head of Catastrophic Injury, Keith Thomas, has particular experience with under-settlement of serious injury claims, having been instructed by the Official Solicitor in professional negligence claims against other solicitors for the mishandling of serious injury claims.

"They are responsive and are able to drive a case on swiftly to a successful conclusion."

The Legal 500 2025
"They have a great team approach and never lose sight of the person at the centre of a claim. Everything is geared around the client."

Chambers UK 2024
"It's a strong and experienced team and they are always accessible and responsive."

Chambers UK 2023