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Hospital Infections

Hospital Infection Claims Solicitors Based in Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Nationwide

While you recover in hospital after any treatment or care, your body can be susceptible to hospital infections. Standards are in place to maintain a safe and sterile environment in hospitals, and protocols should be followed. Often infection occurs even when correct procedures are followed, but sometimes infection occurs when hospitals have failed to comply with hygiene procedures.

 

Our hospital infection claims solicitors can help bring a compensation claim when infection has occurred where procedures were not followed. We can assess your claim for free and we can often take on medical negligence claims on a no win no fee basis* and limited claims on Legal Aid.

 

Our team of hospital infection claims solicitors are part of one of the largest medical negligence teams in the north of England. The team are accredited in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as one of the top medical negligence firms in the country. They are accredited by the Law Society, and have many positive client reviews, and the number one rated law firm in the UK on Review Solicitors for medical negligence solicitors. They are consistently praised for their empathetic communication, always making time to listen to and guide their clients.

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Hospital Infection Claims

Hospital infection claims occur when infections, or the misdiagnosis of infections, would not have occurred if the correct procedures were not followed. The types of hospital negligence could include:

  • Improper disposal of infected materials
  • Misdiagnosis of infections
  • Failing to take patient’s observations and noting they were developing an infection

The common hospital infections are:

  • Sepsis, including sepsis misdiagnosis
  • MRSA
  • C Difficile
  • Osteomyelitis
  • coli
  • Pneumonia
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Kidney infections
  • Cellulitis
  • Staphylococcal infection
  • Enterococcal infections
  • Acinetobacter infections
  • Norovirus

If you think you have a claim and would like to speak to us, fill out an assessment form or call us on 0114 2496 611 to book your free assessment today.

 

Making a Hospital Infection Claim

If there has been a failure to diagnose, monitor and/or correctly treat an infection you have contracted in hospital, and infection prevention protocols were not followed, you may have grounds to make a medical negligence compensation claim.

Our hospital infection solicitors have extensive experience dealing with infection compensation claims caused by hospital negligence. We understand that infections can be extremely distressing, creating additional stress at a time when you should be recovering.

Medical negligence claims are usually very complex. They require a detailed understanding of both the law and medicine, which can effectively be achieved by a medical negligence solicitor.

When you contact Howells Solicitors for a free consultation, we will first ask you to provide some basic information about what has happened and how. We’ll then take you through it step by step, at your own pace, and if we feel your claim warrants further investigation, a case will be opened, and your solicitor will go through your claim funding options with you and will discuss a no win, no fee* option with you.

Once funding is arranged, we will then gather evidence from your medical records and your expert hospital infections solicitor will review this to identify, if any and what mistakes were made, and the impact these have had on your current condition or recovery.

Then we’ll start legal proceedings by sending a Letter of Claim to the Defendant.

If we take your case on, we will explain everything to in plain English, offer support, and help you find a suitable funding option to help make your claim successful. We will aim to provide straight forward advice that seeks to limit both legal and medical jargon, to ensure any stress and anxiety relating to the claim is kept to a minimum. Our medical negligence team will be with you every step of the way. We want to ensure that you are properly looked after so we focus on you and your recovery as well as your medical negligence claim.

If you think you have a claim and would like to speak to us, fill out an assessment form or call us on 0114 2496 611 to book your free assessment today.

Worried about claiming against the NHS? Claims are generally managed by solicitors for the NHS, not your local hospital or doctor.

 

No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims

At Howells Solicitors, we believe that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial circumstances. Our no win no fee (CFA) structure is designed to empower you to take legal action without worrying about upfront costs*. Here’s how it works:

Zero or Minimal Upfront Fees: In most cases, if accepted on a no win, no fee basis, you won’t pay a penny upfront for our legal services*. The basis of a CFA is that you will not be required to pay our legal fees if the compensation claim is unsuccessful. Meaning, you will not pay any fees to us unless we win your case for you*.

Free Initial Consultation: Begin with a free, no-obligation consultation. Our legal experts will assess the merits of your case and provide honest advice about its viability.

Transparent Communication: We believe in clear communication from the start. We will outline the potential risks and merits of your case, ensuring you have all the information needed to make informed decisions.

Focused Legal Representation: Our experienced solicitors will guide you through the claims process in a way that is  tailored to your situation. We’ll fight tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you.

Succeed Together: the damage from medical negligence can never be undone. However, our medical negligence team are motivated to get you back to the position you were before the negligence happened, as much as we possibly can. We can help you live your life as independent as possible. Our success is aligned with yours.

Want to find out more on our no win, no fee medical negligence agreements? Find out more information, including a full list of terms and conditions on our No Win No Medical Negligence page.

*There are circumstances where you would be asked to pay any outstanding costs even if you don’t win your case.

You may need to pay for services from Howells Solicitors in certain situations. These include being dishonest, not giving your solicitor instructions, or rejecting an offer against their advice. Other examples are the death of the claimant, cancelling your claim, and moving without telling your solicitor.

In these cases, you might also have to cover the defendant’s costs. Client’s may be asked to pay disbursements up front or must stand to the cost of a medical report if a second opinion is obtained. In some instances, you may need to pay for medical reports or other third-party payments upfront. We would discuss this with you before making any decision.

Free Medical Negligence Initial Appointment

Do you think you have a claim? Our Medical Negligence team offer a free initial appointment on all types of potential compensation claims, big or small. Our compassionate and friendly Medical Negligence team will discuss your concerns with you and will let you know as soon as we can whether we can help. We will first ask you to provide some basic information about what has happened and how. We will then take you through it step by step, at your own pace, and if we feel your claim warrants further investigation, a case will be opened, and your solicitor will go through your claim options with you.

Your initial appointment will be made by telephone, offering you complete flexibility. The appointment can be arranged to fit around lunch breaks or work commitments.

Fill out an appointment form or call us on 0114 2496 611 to book your free appointment today.

Our Hospital Infections Solicitors

Our hospital infections team cover the entirety of England, and have physical offices in:

  • Sheffield
  • Barnsley
  • Rotherham

You can arrange appointments face to face, or we offer telephone or video call options available. If you can’t make it to our office, we could arrange for a member of the team to visit you at home.

Flexible Appointments

We understand that dealing with medical negligence matters can be stressful, and finding time to attend in-person appointments isn’t always easy. That’s why we offer our full range of medical negligence services remotely, offering a more efficient and convenient service. We can offer our medical negligence legal support via telephone or secure remote online meetings.

This approach allows you to access expert legal advice from the comfort of your home, without the need to travel or rearrange your schedule. If your case requires a court hearing, many procedural matters are now handled remotely too, ensuring your legal journey is as smooth and accessible as possible.

Our remote services are designed to be just as personal and confidential as in-person consultations, with clear communication and full transparency every step of the way. Remote appointments are offered throughout the case, and most correspondence can be handled by email and Howells secure Client Portal.

Whether you’re dealing with sensitive medical negligence/personal injury matters or simply seeking guidance, we ensure a smooth, stress-free experience that puts your needs first. Whilst we appreciate that remote services offer convenience, they may not be suitable for everyone. If you do wish to meet us face to face, you can book an appointment at one of our offices in Sheffield, Barnsley or Rotherham.

 

Free Medical Negligence Initial Appointment

Do you think you have a claim? Our Medical Negligence team offer a free initial appointment on all types of potential compensation claims, big or small. Our compassionate and friendly Medical Negligence team will discuss your concerns with you and will let you know as soon as we can whether we can help. We will first ask you to provide some basic information about what has happened and how. We will then take you through it step by step, at your own pace, and if we feel your claim warrants further investigation, a case will be opened, and your solicitor will go through your claim options with you.

Your initial appointment will be made by telephone, offering you complete flexibility. The appointment can be arranged to fit around lunch breaks or work commitments.

Hospital Infections Frequently Asked Questions

Determining the cause of a hospital infection is a complex process that requires medical expertise. Every hospital will have standards and protocols in place to try to prevent infection. It can be difficult to know when these are not followed.  Having medical evidence about your infection will increase the chances of success with your claim.

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Contact us on 0114 2496 611 and one of our advisors will be in touch to discuss your situation. We will take some initial information and if we can help, we will book you in for a consultation with a legal professional

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The Howells medical negligence team are highly regarded in the UK and specialise in a wide range of services aimed at helping families get the compensation and support they deserve. The team are often praised for their compassion, empathy, and friendly and caring nature. They rank as the number one medical negligence solicitors in the UK on review solicitors, based on their consistent five star reviews.

They can support families through inquests, serious injuries, negligence at the hands of a medical professional, mis diagnosis claims, birth injury claims and late diagnosis claims, to name a few areas of expertise.

 

The team are highly skilled, down to earth, and extremely diligent medical negligence lawyers who scrutinise every aspect of a compensation claim and represent their clients tirelessly. Their aim is to help them continue their lives with the financial and medical support they need and deserve.

 

They understand that traumatic incidents can devastate lives, physically, emotionally, psychologically, and financially. They will listen, be supportive understanding and then use their technical skills to explain everything about your case in an easy to understand, removing the jargon and confusion involved with a medical negligence compensation claim.

 

The medical negligence team is supervised by the highly regarded Michelle Gyte, who is a medical negligence specialist who is driven hard by their belief that everyone is entitled to access to justice. Michelle has worked with clients in the field of medical negligence for over 20 years and has dealt with a wide range of complex clinical negligence cases that have arisen out of treatment received from GPs, dentists, opticians, pharmacy’s, walk in centres and hospitals.

 

The team consists of senior solicitor Jenna Kisala who has over 14 years’ experience in cases involving delay in diagnosis, delay in treating cancer, surgical negligence, fatal accidents and injuries during birth. She acts for clients consistently from initial instructions throughout the entire process and prides herself on remaining accessible to clients.

 

Jenna has represented families at inquests and assisted them in preparation for inquests. These involved sensitive cases dealing with a death occurring in care homes or during or following detention under the Mental Health Act.

 

The team also has an inquest team, which includes the high regarded Amy Fiddler and Phillipa Matthews. The team are a specialist practice group driven hard by their belief that everyone is entitled to access to justice.

 

 

Client Testimonials

“Amy is currently dealing with an inquest relating to my mother. She has been fantastic; nothing has been too much trouble. I have been kept update with absolutely everything. Going through an extremely heartbreaking time and Amy is very sympathetic and compassionate.”

 

“As a family we have been treated with the utmost respect and dignity at a difficult time. We have been kept in the loop regularly via emails and calls. I would recommend this solicitor to anyone in a similar situation.”

“From the moment we contacted Howells, the team were very responsive and accommodating of the assistance we needed.”

 

“I felt totally overwhelmed. I didn’t even know really what an inquest was or what the process was. I sent some documents to Howells and they replied very quickly and Amy introduced herself to me. From this point on I was reassured, and everything was explained to me in a way which was easy to understand. Amy’s advice throughout the whole process was clear and easy to follow. As well as being extremely professional as a solicitor Amy was also friendly and showed empathy towards my circumstances throughout.”

 

“I have found dealing with Howells a sheer pleasure. I felt at home with them from the outset and they were always prepared to listen. The advice they have given was very professional and they worked very hard in getting information back to me as quickly as possible. I am so pleased that I went to them, and thoroughly recommend them to you.”

 

“Howells provided fantastic guidance through the legal system during the most difficult of times for our family. Amy was very empathetic and always proactive in everything she did. We were kept fully aware at all stages, and we would definitely recommend her services.”

 

“What I wasn’t expecting through this process was the very human and empathetic support Amy provided.”

 

“I recently went to Howells with a potential case, they assisted me massively and were so professional explaining and talking me through every step that was being taken.”

 

Professional Testimonials

“You have made a very fortunate choice of legal representation who have done a fantastic job of persuading the Defendants to part with a large sum of money. I am certain that no legal team could have done better.”

 

“Thorough, reliable, extremely knowledgeable, and approachable.  Able to put clients at ease while retaining a professional manner.”

 

“Approachable. Excellent client care skills and ability to manage client’s expectations.”

 

“Complex Birth injury specialist highly regarded by clients and other members of the legal profession”

 

“Personable and empathetic with the client’s and family members who have lost loved ones.”

 

“Professional with an approachable and empathetic client manner.”

 

Chambers UK

The prestigious Chambers UK guide ranks the department yearly and says:

 

“Michelle Gyte is well versed in cases arising from delayed diagnosis leading to amputations, cerebral palsy birth injuries and fatal claims. She is additionally adept at spinal injury cases, including damage due to negligent surgery.” “A very good lawyer – technical, conscientious and hard-working.”

 

Legal 500

The Legal 500 guide ranks the team yearly and says:

 

“Noteworthy team offering a broad range of clinical negligence advice to clients, including related human rights claims. Further experience of claims concerning issues surrounding failures in hospital and A&E care and delayed diagnoses. Also acts on spinal injury claims, including cauda equina syndrome cases. The department possesses significant experience in medical inquests.”

 

“Michelle Gyte is noted for her adept representation of claimants in an array of clinical negligence matters, including ophthalmic and neonatal death cases. Market sources note that she is “excellent on claims of the highest value”

 

“A specialist in birth injury and fatal accidents, Michelle oversees a team notable for it’s expertise in niche areas”

 

“Notably, the firm also covers matters arising from mental health care, purported violations of the Human Rights Act and supports families during inquests”

 

“Howells provides a broad offering, handling both serious injury cases, including birth injuries and fatalities, and more niche claims arising from transgender treatment, plastic surgery, and mental health. Senior solicitor Michelle Gyte leads the Sheffield-based practice, specialising in complex cases involving fatal accidents, dependency claims, and multiparty actions. She works alongside senior solicitor Jenna Kisala, who has a special interest in birth injury cases, fatal accidents, and inquests.”

 

*There are circumstances where you would be asked to pay any outstanding costs even if you don’t win your case.

You may need to pay for services from Howells Solicitors in certain situations. These include being dishonest, not giving your solicitor instructions, or rejecting an offer against their advice. Other examples are the death of the claimant, cancelling your claim, and moving without telling your solicitor.

In these cases, you might also have to cover the defendant’s costs. Client’s may be asked to pay disbursements up front or must stand to the cost of a medical report if a second opinion is obtained. In some instances, you may need to pay for medical reports or other third-party payments upfront. We would discuss this with you before making any decision.

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