Last Updated on March 14, 2025 by tanya

Nursing Negligence Claims

 

When To Seek Compensation

 

When nursing care falls below an acceptable standard leading to patient harm, it may lead to nursing negligence claims. This type of clinical negligence can arise from various factors. These may include mistakes administering medication to patient neglect.

Nursing is regarded as a caring and kind profession, with comfort being provided to those who are ill in hospital. However it is also important to understand that not all instances of nursing negligence will be grounds for a claim for compensation. If you are considering filing a claim, you will have to show that the nursing care was substandard. Furthermore, that this care led to an injury or deterioration in your health.

If you feel that you may have suffered due to negligent nursing and want to find out more, First Personal Injury can help. We partner with experienced lawyers who can assess your case and who work on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis.

 

What Is Negligent Nursing?

Negligent nursing occurs when a nurse fails to provide care that meets expected professional and legal standards. Here are some frequent examples of negligent nursing:

 

Medication: Administering the wrong medication, incorrect dosages, or failing to check for drug interactions can result in severe harm to patients.

 

Poor Wound Care: If wounds are not properly attended to, this may result in infections or pressure sores and is a common cause of negligence claims.

 

Patient Neglect: Leaving you unattended, ignoring distress calls, or failing to help with mobility, can all amount to negligence by a nurse.

 

Incorrect Use of Medical Equipment: Medical devices which are not used properly may result in injuries or worsened conditions.

 

Failure to Monitor Patients: Nurses are required to document your vital signs and failure to do so, may result in complications which may have been prevented.

 

Failure to Follow Protocols: Nurses should follow hospital protocols, which includes proper hygiene according to standard and patient handling procedures.

 

Inadequate Communication: Nurses are required to convey critical patient information to doctors or other nurses. However, failure to do this may lead to misdiagnoses or improper treatments.

 

Clinical Negligence Claims Process

Bringing a clinical negligence claim involves several steps. Importantly, it requires legal expertise to establish a valid claim and demonstrate the link between negligent nursing and patient harm. This is if there was a breach in the standard of care. This means the standard fell below that which would be provided by a reasonably competent nurse in a similar situation.

Ensuring high nursing standard and patient safety remains a priority in our hospitals to prevent incidents of negligence from nurses. However, nursing negligence which resulted in preventable harm can have serious consequences for patients, as well as potential long term health issues.

If you or a loved one has been through this type of negligence, First Personal Injury can advise you on a potential claim. We work with highly experienced lawyers who operate on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis and your information remains confidential.

Contact First Personal Injury on 0333 358 2345 or contact us online  to learn about your compensation options.