Here is hardly anything
that is more devastating than losing a loved one. While the pain doesn’t vary
in any way, no matter what the manner of death, there is certainly the element
of shock and anger when you know that the loss could have been avoided, in not
easily then with a certain amount of endeavour. The horror of the situation
makes one even angrier when the death occurs due to a mistake made by those
very people who were entrusted with the life of your loved one: the healthcare
professionals. This is where the medical negligence solicitors come into the
picture. While this is absolutely true that nothing can bring back a loved one
or compensate the loss of the same, the compensation amount can at least help
in getting the bereaved on their feet again, taking care of the many expenses
that are incurred after the death of someone in the family. On the other hand
it also allows the bereaved to find some solace in the fact that the ones
responsible for the death of a person could be penalised in some small way at
least. The realisation that you are not safe even in the hands of a healthcare
professional is always shocking beyond comprehension; medical negligence is
something that practically has no apt retribution.
What
Strengthens your Case?
While filing a
claim for compensation is a must when one has lost a loved one to medical
malpractice, not too many people actually take this step. This mindset can be
attributed to various factors: a feeling of hopelessness and despair at an
irreparable loss, a confused and dazed state due to the freshness of the loss
and the lack of initiative due to shock and grief. It is extremely important to
remember, however, that moving a claims suit will not only help you
financially, it will also help you get back to your feet as you involve
yourself in the hectic duties of a claimant, thus helping you cope better with
your loss. Given below are the grounds on which you can ask for compensation,
and medical negligence solicitors will be able to draw up an accurate estimate.
- Treatment of the deceased, including hospitalisation and medical bills
- Loss of company and bereavement, referring to the psychological damage caused by death
- Loss of financial support in case the deceased was the sole earning member of the family
- Loss of protection in case the deceased was the sole provider of and responsible for the rest of the family
- Funeral expenses, referring to the average expense that is required in every funeral
- Replacement of the income that would have continued if the death hadn’t occurred
- Trauma and suffering, of the deceased as well as the family and friends
It is necessary
that a lawyer is always consulted while drawing up the claims chart. The
compensation amount that you can ask for can vary from case to case, depending
upon the situation of the people involved, the position of the deceased in the
family, and of course the magnitude of medical negligence.
