13. What if my injury was caused by faulty medical equipment?
If your injury was caused by faulty medical equipment, such as an artificial hip joint, you may be able to claim under the Consumer Protection Act 1987. This also applies to medical products, for example if you were injured or made ill from a blood product.
If this is the case, you would make your claim against the company that manufactured, imported or supplied the product, not the hospital or doctor who treated you. You do not have to prove negligence in this type of claim. However, you will still need a specialist solicitor to bring a claim. Action against Medical Accidents or the Law Society can help you find one of these solicitors.Chapters
01. Introduction02. What is a medical accident?
03. What should I do if I have been a victim of a medical accident?
04. How do I find out more about what happened to me?
05. When can I claim compensation?
06. How do I claim compensation?
07. How do I decide whether I should take legal action?
08. What if I can't afford to pay for a solicitor?
09. What do I have to prove to claim compensation?
10. What can I claim compensation for?
11. What can I do if my treatment was private?
12. What should I do if a relative has died as a result of a medical accident?
14. What if I want to make sure that the same mistake is not made again?
15. Further Help