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When you or a loved one are admitted to a hospital, you place your trust in healthcare professionals to provide a safe and hygienic environment. Unfortunately, some hospitals fall short of maintaining adequate hygiene standards, resulting in hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). These preventable infections can lead to serious health complications, prolonged illness, and emotional distress for patients and their families.
At Stephensons, we understand the distress and harm caused by infections due to poor hygiene practices in hospitals. Our specialist medical negligence solicitors are here to help you secure the compensation and justice you deserve if you have suffered due to a healthcare provider's negligence in maintaining proper hygiene standards.
Failure to maintain hygiene standards in hospitals refers to situations where necessary cleaning, sterilisation procedures and infection control protocols are inadequate or poorly enforced. Hospitals and healthcare facilities are required by law and best practice guidelines to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene to keep patients safe.
Common examples of poor hygiene standards include:
These hygiene lapses significantly increase the risk of patients contracting infections such as MRSA, C. difficile, E. coli and other potentially life-threatening hospital-acquired infections.
If you or a family member has suffered an infection or other complications resulting from poor hygiene practices in a hospital, you may be entitled to claim compensation for medical negligence. To successfully claim compensation, it must be shown that the hospital breached its duty of care towards you by failing to maintain acceptable hygiene standards, and that this negligence directly caused your infection or injuries.
Claims can cover:
At Stephensons, our dedicated medical negligence solicitors have extensive experience in helping clients secure compensation for hospital-acquired infections arising from poor hygiene standards. Our legal expertise has been recognised nationally; we are accredited by The Law Society's Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and have received recognition from leading legal directories such as the Legal 500.
We approach each case individually, providing personalised, friendly guidance while vigorously pursuing the maximum compensation possible on your behalf. Our solicitors have a proven track record of success in complex hospital negligence claims, offering compassionate understanding alongside professional support.
Our expert solicitors will thoroughly investigate your case, working closely with medical experts to determine how hygiene standards were breached and how this directly impacted your health. We will clearly explain every step of the legal process, keeping you informed and supported throughout.
We strive for the best possible outcome, often settling claims out of court through negotiation and mediation to achieve the swift and fair compensation you deserve. If litigation becomes necessary, our experienced solicitors will confidently represent your interests in court.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to inadequate hospital hygiene standards, contact Stephensons' medical negligence solicitors today on 0161 696 6165. Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form, and we will call you back at a time convenient for you. Let us help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
How long do I have to make a hospital hygiene negligence claim?
Generally, you have three years from the date you became aware of your infection or injury to bring a medical negligence claim. However, certain exceptions apply, so it is advisable to speak to one of our solicitors as soon as possible.
How much compensation can I get for hospital hygiene negligence?
The compensation awarded in hygiene negligence cases varies depending on the severity of your injuries, long-term impact, and financial losses incurred. Our solicitors will assess your claim individually to ensure you receive fair and appropriate compensation.
Will I need to go to court?
The majority of hospital hygiene negligence cases settle out of court through negotiation between solicitors and the healthcare provider or their insurer. In the event your case goes to court, your solicitor will guide and represent you every step of the way to achieve the best possible outcome.
How long will my claim take?
Each claim is unique, our solicitors will keep you fully informed of developments and provide realistic timescales for your compensation claim based on your situation.
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