If you believe you suffered harm during medical care, the first step is a careful examination of your medical records.
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Understanding whether there are grounds for a claim
An unfavourable outcome does not, on its own, prove a medical error. The course of treatment, the conduct in question, the harm and the causal link must be assessed. Infortunistica Antoniana works with medico-legal doctors and lawyers to investigate these elements and help the person understand the options for proceeding.
The initial review of the documentation is free. The practice provides assistance with no upfront payment for its work and, under the terms of the engagement, with fees linked to obtaining compensation.
Which documents are needed
Complete medical records, reports, tests, discharge letters, prescriptions and records of subsequent treatment help establish what happened. Keep expense receipts and a timeline of events too. Our article on seeking justice after a medical error provides initial guidance on the process.
Diagnosis, treatment and the consequences of care
Depending on the case, the assessment may concern diagnosis, treatment, surgery, care and the consequences of medical treatment. Our articles on infections following heart surgery and harm arising from loss of opportunity address specific situations that always require individual assessment.
If the harm has caused significant permanent limitations, the claim must also consider future needs: see our page on serious injuries and major permanent impairment.
Timescales and limitation periods
Time limits depend on the nature of the liability, the parties involved and the circumstances in which the harm becomes recognisable. It is therefore advisable to seek an assessment promptly, without relying on a single deadline for every case. Read our article on limitation periods for medical error claims.
A clear process
After the initial review, we help you understand which further investigations would be useful and how to approach the claim. Our aim is to give you clear information so you can assess the situation together with the professionals involved.
For further reading, see: Medical negligence: protecting your rights and guide to medical negligence compensation.
