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Clinical 
Negligence

While the vast majority of healthcare professionals perform their duties with great skill and diligence, mistakes can and do occur, sometimes resulting in significant consequences. Our clinical negligence lawyers are here to support you. 

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OUR
EXPERTISE

All healthcare professionals owe their patients a duty of care regarding the treatment or advice they provide. If you have received substandard care or incorrect advice, you may be entitled to pursue a claim for compensation. 

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We have access to a broad network of experienced experts who can review medical records and provide opinions on the standard of care you received and whether it led to further injury. They will advise on what should have occurred and what the likely outcome would have been in the absence of negligence. ​

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Our team of lawyers has extensive experience handling a wide range of clinical negligence cases, including:

Late diagnosis of cancer

Anaesthetic awareness

Surgical errors

Inadequate assessment

Failure to diagnose and treat injuries

Medication dispensing mistakes

Failure to advise of surgical risks

Injuries during childbirth (to mother and/or baby)

Failure to obtain proper consent

Failure to identify and treat dental conditions

Failure to refer for further investigation

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01.

Understanding Your Situation

We take the time to listen to your experience, understand what happened, and explore how the medical care you received has affected your health, daily life and future. We identify the key issues, address your immediate concerns, and provide clear, honest advice about your options and the support available to you.

02.

Investigating and Building Your Case

We carry out a detailed investigation into the treatment you received, including reviewing medical records, gathering evidence, and working with independent medical experts. This allows us to determine whether there was a breach of duty and whether that negligence caused or contributed to your injury.

03.

Pursuing the Right Outcome

We progress your claim proactively, engaging with healthcare providers or insurers, negotiating where possible and guiding you through litigation if required. Once resolved, we ensure any compensation reflects both your current circumstances and your future needs, helping you move forward with confidence.

WHY
CHOOSE US?

MEDICAL

EXPERTISE

We understand the medicine as well as the law, combining legal knowledge with a detailed understanding of complex clinical and healthcare issues.

COMPASSIONATE

SUPPORT

We provide clear, compassionate guidance that helps you understand your options and move forward with confidence during a difficult time.

THOROUGH

INVESTIGATION

We carefully analyse medical records, expert opinions, and the circumstances surrounding your care to establish what went wrong and why.

STRATEGIC REPRESENTATION

We focus on securing the answers, treatment, and compensation you deserve, while keeping you informed and supported throughout.

Vickki Ridgway, founder of Ridgway Fahey Legal Services

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Vickki Ridgway has been absolutely amazing – giving clear instructions, keeping me informed every step of the way.  I cannot fault anything about the service she has given me and would highly recommend her. 
 
Really fantastic job.  Many thanks.

Mrs B, Leicester

CONTACT
RIDGWAY FAHEY LEGAL SERVICES

If you’re ready to explore your options or need support with a dispute, RFLS is here to help with clarity, dignity, and expertise. 

OUR DETAILS

Email: Vickki@rfls.co.uk
Tel:  07907 058 776

For any general enquiries, please fill in the following contact form:

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