Accident & Emergency Negligence Solicitors

Every A&E department uses triage to determine which patients need urgent care. When this process is not followed correctly or there are avoidable delays, people can be left waiting too long for the help they need. This can be particularly dangerous in cases involving chest pain, breathing difficulties or suspected infections where speed is critical.

In some situations, patients who should have been admitted to hospital are sent home or left without proper review. Others are not referred to the correct specialist despite showing signs that further assessment is needed. If this leads to a condition worsening or an emergency developing later, it may form the basis of a claim.

Accurate diagnosis often depends on simple but essential steps, such as checking vital signs, ordering X-rays or arranging blood tests. If an A&E doctor fails to carry out these checks, or misinterprets the results, the true cause of the problem may be missed. This can result in incorrect treatment or delays in care.

Clear communication between staff is essential in emergency settings. When details about symptoms, test results or medical history are not passed on properly, there is a risk that important warning signs will be overlooked. This is especially common during shift changes or when patients are moved between departments.

Patients who are not fully assessed or are discharged without proper follow-up instructions are at risk of deterioration after leaving the hospital. In many of the cases we see, individuals were sent home only to return shortly after with more serious symptoms that could have been avoided with better care at the outset.

If your visit to A&E left you in a worse position than when you arrived, or if you feel you were not taken seriously when you needed urgent help, you may be entitled to claim A&E Negligence Compensation. Our experienced solicitors will take the time to understand what happened and help you decide on the best next step

Misdiagnosis is one of the most common causes of A&E negligence. If you were wrongly diagnosed or if symptoms of a serious condition were missed and this caused avoidable harm, you may be entitled to compensation.

In most cases, you have three years from the date of the negligent treatment or from when you first realised that your care may have caused harm. Exceptions may apply if the injured person is a child or lacks capacity, so it's best to seek legal advice as soon as possible.

We will obtain your medical records and arrange for an independent medical expert to review the care you received. You do not need to gather this yourself—our team will handle the process for you.

If your symptoms were dismissed or not properly assessed, and this led to a delay in treatment or a worsening of your condition, you may have a valid claim. A&E staff have a duty to carry out appropriate triage and investigate serious complaints thoroughly.

Potentially, yes. If diagnostic tests should have been arranged based on your symptoms but were not, and you were harmed as a result, this could amount to negligent care. Common issues include missed fractures, internal bleeding or undiagnosed infections.

Yes. If a loved one has died due to failings in emergency treatment, you may be able to bring a claim as their next of kin or personal representative. This may also include claims for financial dependency and emotional distress.