Falls in hospital are one of the most common causes of preventable harm to patients in the UK. Every year, the NHS records thousands of inpatient falls, with many resulting in moderate to severe injury or even death.<\/p>\n
Fractured hips, brain injuries, spinal damage, and worsening of existing conditions are just some of the life-changing consequences. If negligence played a part, you may have a legal right to claim substantial compensation.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Serious Injury Lawyers could recover thousands of pounds for victims of falls in hospital accidents, and is here to help you secure the justice and financial support you deserve.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hospitals owe every patient a clear duty of care. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and NHS policy often require patients to have a falls risk assessment on admission and after any change in condition. Despite this, falls in hospitals continue to rise for preventable reasons, including:<\/p>\n When any of these failures breach the expected standard of care, the hospital trust (NHS or private) can be held legally responsible.<\/p>\n Lawyers have seen the same sorts of excuses repeated in defence letters. Such remarks are rarely acceptable when proper protocols are ignored.<\/p>\n Proving a successful compensation claim after falls in hospital is about linking the breach of duty directly to the harm suffered. Here is how The Serious Injury Lawyers approaches such cases:<\/p>\n All our cases are run on a genuine No Win, No Fee basis.<\/p>\n The law gives you a set period of years from the date of the fall to start court proceedings. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and medical conditions can deteriorate further. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case can be<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n Call The Serious Injury Lawyers today on 01246 948 077<\/a> for your free, confidential case review<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n You can also complete the short form on our website<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n No one expects to go into the hospital and come out more badly injured than when they arrived. If you or a loved one has suffered because of falls in the hospital, let our expert team fight for the maximum compensation you are entitled to. Contact The Serious Injury Lawyers now \u2013 because your recovery and future security matter.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Understanding Why Falls in Hospitals Happen and How Negligence Occurs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Building and Winning Your Serious Injury Claim<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Do not Delay \u2013 Act Now with The Serious Injury Lawyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n