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When you work with us, you have an award-winning, full-service law firm with you every step of the way.  \nWe remain committed to supporting our local communities and have built a national reputation in a number of specialist areas. We act without judgement or prejudice, forging lasting relationships with businesses, families and individuals looking to defend their position, protect their interests and secure their futures .  \nClinical Negligence: Following Investigation 3  \nIndex  \n1  \n2  \n3  \n4  \n5  \nPre-Action Protocol  \nPage 6  \nCourt action  \nPage 7  \nSteps to settlement or trial  \nPage 11  \nOffers to settle  \nPage 15  \nTrial  \nPage 17  \nCompensation and costs  \nPage 19  \nProtecting your compensation  \nPage 23  \nConclusion  \nPage 25  \nContacting us  \nBack page  \nT: 0800 387 927 | E: [enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk](enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk | jacksonlees.co.uk)[ |](enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk | jacksonlees.co.uk)[ jacksonlees.co.uk](enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk | jacksonlees.co.uk)  \nOur Clinical Negligence team  \nOur team is one of the leading clinical negligence practices in the North West of England, also covering North Wales and assisting clients throughout England and Wales.  \nClinical negligence claims form a specialised area of personal injury litigation requiring a particular expertise and skill. Our Clinical Negligence department aims to provide an efficient, caring service to distressed and injured patients.  \nIt is our objective to ensure that our client does not get a raw deal from the legal as well as the medical profession. Client care, quality of service and regular updating are given top priority.  \nWe also have both male and female solicitors available.  \nWe have developed our expertise over more than 25 years of clinical negligence practice. We have close contacts with Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA), a charity devoted to the interests of those who have suffered as a result of medical malpractice. It provides a support service to solicitors engaged in clinical negligence work. We also have links to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), who can also provide support to clinical negligence lawyers .  \nAlthough the department is based at our Birkenhead office, clients can be seen, in appropriate cases, at their homes or at any of our offices in Wirral (Birkenhead, Heswall or West Kirby), Liverpool or Manchester.  \nWe conduct cases under Legal Aid (we hold a Legal Aid Agency contract for clinical negligence) and, where appropriate, Conditional Fee Agreements or legal expenses insurance .  \nT: 0800 387 927 | E: [enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk](enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk | jacksonlees.co.uk)[ |](enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk | jacksonlees.co.uk)[ jacksonlees.co.uk](enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk | jacksonlees.co.uk)  \nIntroduction  \nThis booklet follows on from our booklet: ‘Investigating your Claim’  \n-please re-read that booklet as much of it applies throughout the case (eg, as to the principles of the law of negligence, role of expert witnesses and the damages to be claimed) .  \nOnce we have investigated your case and established through obtaining independent expert medical evidence that there are reasonable prospects of being able to prove that:  \n• the treatment you received was ‘negligent’, ie, fell below the standard you are entitled to expect from reasonably competent doctors or other health professionals; and  \n• you have suffered damage as a result of that negligence (causation)  \nWe will then be able to send a Letter of Claim to the Defendant as part of the Pre-Action Protocol. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, we are required to follow the Pre-Action Protocol, otherwise the court may penalise you in costs for starting court proceedings prematurely.  \nT: 0800 387 927 | E: [enquiry@jacksonlees.co.uk](enquiry@jacksonl","cbCailjLnIg08K4R","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailjLnIg08K4R","pdf",391460,28,"English","# Introduction\n## Pre-Action Protocol\n## Court action\n## Steps to settlement or trial\n## Offers to settle\n## Trial\n## Compensation and costs\n## Protecting your compensation\n## Conclusion\n## Contacting us","[{\"question\":\"What must be established after the investigation in a clinical negligence claim?\",\"answer\":\"The investigation must establish reasonable prospects of proving the treatment was negligent and that you suffered damage as a result of that negligence (causation).\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Pre-Action Protocol?\",\"answer\":\"It requires sending a detailed Letter of Claim to the defendant so allegations and information about claimed losses are provided, usually followed by a response period of up to four months and an aim to settle without court proceedings.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are needed to start court proceedings?\",\"answer\":\"Key documents include a Claim Form to initiate the claim and, usually, Particulars of Claim drafted with counsel outlining factual history, allegations of negligence, and a summary of injuries, subject to approval by experts and the client.\"}]","Clinical Negligence - Following Investigation - Steps to Settlement or Trial | PDF",1789559306,10]