Poor Medical / Clinical Treatment

Medical Negligence Claims in the Military

Military personnel, like anyone else, are entitled to receive high standards of medical care during and after service. However, substandard treatment or errors by medical professionals can lead to severe health complications, prolonged suffering, and financial hardship. Military medical negligence claims provide a way for individuals to seek compensation for injuries or illnesses caused by improper care. If you have been affected by medical negligence during your military service, you may be entitled to claim compensation for the harm caused.

Causes of Poor Medical Treatment

Medical negligence in a military context often arises from preventable mistakes or lapses in care. Common causes include:

• Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
  Failure to accurately diagnose a condition or delaying diagnosis can have severe consequences. Conditions such as cancer, fractures, or infections that are left untreated or mismanaged can lead to worsening health and longer recovery periods.
• Errors During Surgery or Treatment
  Surgical errors, such as operating on the wrong site, leaving surgical instruments inside the body, or causing unintended damage, can result in additional pain, corrective surgeries, or lifelong complications.
• Inadequate Post-Operative Care or Rehabilitation
  Recovery after surgery or treatment often requires attentive care and rehabilitation. Negligence during this phase, such as failure to monitor for complications or provide appropriate rehabilitation services, can hinder recovery and lead to further health issues.
• Prescription Errors or Incorrect Medication
  Incorrect prescriptions, such as wrong dosages or unsuitable medications, can lead to adverse reactions, worsening conditions, or ineffective treatment.

Compensation Remedies

If you’ve been a victim of medical negligence in a military setting, compensation can help address the physical, emotional, and financial impacts. Remedies may include:

• Pain and Suffering
  Compensation acknowledges the pain, discomfort, and emotional distress caused by medical errors. This includes suffering from prolonged recovery times, worsening conditions, or avoidable complications.
• Additional Medical Costs for Corrective Treatment
  Victims of negligence often require further medical interventions, including corrective surgeries, specialist consultations, or ongoing therapy. Compensation ensures these costs are covered, so you can focus on your recovery.
• Loss of Income
  Medical negligence can result in prolonged absences from work or even permanent disability, affecting your ability to earn. Compensation addresses both immediate income losses and long-term earning capacity, including missed career progression opportunities.
• Impact on Quality of Life and Future Earning Capacity
  Long-term health complications can affect your ability to perform everyday activities or maintain your standard of living. Compensation reflects these impacts, providing financial support to help adapt to your new circumstances.

Funding: No Win, No Fee

At Ison Harrison, we operate on a No Win, No Fee basis to ensure that financial concerns do not prevent you from seeking justice. This arrangement means you won’t pay any legal fees upfront, and you only pay if your claim is successful, subject to our terms and conditions.