Dr Watt worked as a consultant Neurologist doctor for the Belfast Trust at Royal Victoria Hospital and in private practice at the Ulster Independent Clinic. Over 5000 patients have now been recalled by the Belfast Trust over fears of misdiagnosis and therefore eligible for Dr Michael Watt compensation.
In our experience of acting for patients of Dr Watt, we have found a number of conditions that were more commonly misdiagnosed, including stroke, MS, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
Being misdiagnosed can have a serious impact on your life and your family. If you have been impacted by a misdiagnosis or mistreatment plan, then you may be entitled to compensation for the suffering and loss you have suffered.
Each case however is treated on it’s own merits. To succeed in your claim, you have to prove that the care you received from Dr Watt (whether as a NHS patient or a private patient) fell below an acceptable standard of care and you suffered because of this care.
This will usually involve obtaining expert medical reports that prove the breach of the duty owed to you and that that breach caused you injury.
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Like other forms of medical negligence and misdiagnosis claims, there key elements need to be determined:
Speak to us, free of charge. Our team of Belfast solicitors will advise you if you have a case and what the next steps are. They will also advise you if Legal Aid or alternative funding may be available.
A full and detailed statement is taken from you and your medical records and documentation are requested. In addition medical evidence is obtained.
Once supportive medical evidence is obtained, your claim is submitted to the defendant and we invite them to accept they are at fault and negotiate with us, so that you can be fairly compensated.
If a suitable offer of compensation is not made by the defendant, then having fully advised you of the merits of your claim, the next step to progress your case is to issue court proceedings.
Even if court proceedings have been issued, claims are often settled before reaching a court hearing. If a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached and your case has to go to hearing, we will provide you with the support, advice and information you need to feel as comfortable as possible.
You normally have to start a medical negligence claim in court within three years of receiving negligent treatment or three years from the date you found out that you were treated negligently. There are two exceptions to this time limit:
SG Murphy Solicitors are specialised Medical Negligence misdiagnosis solicitors in Northern Ireland . We have particular expertise in advising clients regarding potential Dr Watt claims. Our team of Medical Negligence lawyers are highly skilled at taking successful medical negligence claims. We are empathetic and focused on achieving for you the full compensation you deserve.
Speak to one of our expert healthcare lawyers now to discuss your claim and what funding options may be available, including legal aid funding, private funding, litigation insurance cover and legal expenses cover.
The initial step is to contact our Medical Negligence team on 028 90 365595 or use the contact form here Contact us – SG Murphy Solicitors . With our expert team ready to speak to you, we have the opportunity to advise you as to whether you could bring a successful Medical Negligence claim.
Legal Aid may be available for your Medical Negligence claim. During our Free initial consultation we will advise you as to whether you may be eligible for legal aid or any alternative funding arrangements, such as Litigation Insurance cover or Legal Expenses cover.
