Navigating your medical negligence claim in Wigan

At Minton Morrill, we are honoured to stand at the forefront of medical negligence law in Wigan, renowned for our adept management of complex cases. Through the years, we have helped countless individuals like you in obtaining substantial compensation, triumphing in hundreds of instances. As you navigate the intricacies of medical negligence, our experienced clinical negligence team stands ready to provide steadfast assistance at each step of the way.

Our vastly experienced clinical negligence team will help you:

Find a Wigan-based solicitor to take on your claim
Talk through your experience and advise how best to proceed
Progress your claim using our no win no fee agreement
Access the legal support you need in Wigan

Understanding medical negligence

Medical negligence occurs when healthcare providers do not provide sufficient care, leading to additional injuries, illnesses, and emotional distress for the patient. Whether it arises from a misdiagnosis, improper treatment, or surgical mistake, such lapses can worsen preexisting conditions and causing unwarranted suffering. If you or someone you know has received inadequate treatment in Wigan, whether at an NHS Trust or a private institution, resulting in unnecessary pain, you may have a basis for seeking compensation.

Supporting your claim in Wigan

If you've experienced medical malpractice in Wigan or its vicinity, our team of skilled solicitors is ready to provide guidance and support. We offer personalised advice to help you navigate the compensation process according to your unique situation. Contact us online or by phone to determine the potential success of your claim.

Demonstrating excellence

Our unwavering commitment to excellence has garnered acclaim from esteemed client guides like the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. As distinguished medical negligence solicitors in Wigan, we remain steadfast in our dedication to providing a dependable, high-quality service to our clients.

We are ranked: 

Tier 1 by the Legal 500 
Band 1 by Chambers & Partners

The rankings we've achieved are the highest possible for a law firm. Alongside our exceptional medical negligence rankings, we've also received a Tier 3 ranking from the Legal 500 for Court of Protection cases. Within our skilled team, multiple medical negligence lawyers in Wigan are individually recognised as top experts by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Our recommended lawyers include:

Simon Minton – our Managing Director and Head of Clinical Negligence. Simon is listed as a leading individual for clinical negligence by the Legal 500, as well as being listed in the Hall of Fame. He is also ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners.

Trevor Ward – A Partner and Birth Injury Unit Team Leader, Trevor heads up the team alongside Simon and is a Top Ranked Clinical Negligence Solicitor in the 2024 Chambers and Partners rankings.

Wigan medical negligence claims 

The Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, manages 4 hospitals in the area, including The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, which sees hundreds of GP visits and hospital admissions daily. Usually, NHS Trusts provide exceptional service, but mistakes can occur, sometimes with life-changing consequences. If the worst happens, our medical negligence solicitors in Wigan are here to help rectify those errors and assist clients in seeking compensation from NHS hospitals, private healthcare facilities, and GP practices throughout Wigan.

Meet our team in Wigan

Our skilled solicitors specialise in complicated areas of law. Many of our medical negligence solicitors in Wigan hold independent panel membership accreditations, showcasing their legal expertise. Our firm's solicitors consistently receive recognition as "top-ranked" in prestigious guides like the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Click here to meet our team. 

The legal landscape can often be difficult to understand, but our qualified solicitors expertly guide clients through this process with empathy and clarity, understanding the importance of providing legal advice in a compassionate and understanding manner.

At Minton Morrill, we offer a comprehensive service through our specialised departments. If an Inquest is initiated following a person’s passing, our Inquest team can represent the family at the Coroner’s Court. Subsequently, our Medical Negligence team may pursue a civil claim for compensation upon the conclusion of the Inquest. Similarly, our Court of Protection team frequently advocates for severely injured children (often with cerebral palsy) following the successful resolution of their medical negligence case.

A former client of Minton Morrill has said: 

“The whole process from initial consultation to final settlement has been explained step by step clearly, concisely and with great empathy for the client (myself) with the client’s wishes and feelings always a first consideration. I would recommend your organisation strongly to family or friends and I am 100% satisfied.” 

Wigan medical negligence claims 

Understanding if you have a claim can be confusing. For your peace of mind, our medical negligence solicitors in Wigan are experts in their field and have handled various types of medical negligence claims, such as: 

This list is not exhaustive. Please contact us to find out quickly and easily if you have a claim. 