Medical Product Claims
Healthcare practitioners are entrusted with a duty of care towards their patients. Should you endure harm due to negligent treatment, you might be eligible to pursue medical claims for compensation.
When a medical product harms you, for example: a faulty hip replacement, a recalled implant, or a drug never safe to administer, you are entitled to compensation. Thompsons Scotland's personal injury solicitors can make your medical product claim under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, on a no win, no fee basis.
If you would like to discuss your claim about a medical product, contact Thompsons today. Our solicitors based throughout Scotland are here for you.
All patients in Scotland's hospitals and clinics expect the medical products used on them to be safe. That is a perfectly reasonable expectation. But defective products have reached patients and the results have been serious: ongoing pain, limited mobility, or even deterioration of a condition.
If an unsafe medical product or device has caused your injury, or has worsened an existing condition, our personal injury solicitors can assist you in claiming the compensation you deserve. We will work to secure the maximum available, taking into account the extent of your injuries and losses.
Defective medical products
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is there to ensure that medical products and devices sold in Scotland are safe and meet the Medical Devices Regulations. All medical products should be certified before being sold to patients. Despite these safeguards, defective and unsafe products still cause harm.
Our personal injury solicitors have represented clients harmed by a range of defective medical devices such as silicone breast implants, metal-on-metal hip replacements, contaminated blood products, and vaginal mesh implants.
Medical product claims process
Were you or someone you know harmed as a result of medical treatment, or did you contract an illness through another person's negligence?
You may be able to claim compensation. Taking action can also help ensure other patients are not exposed to the same failing.
Thompsons is the country's leading personal injury law firm. Our lawyers have helped thousands of people recover damages for personal injury and we are dedicated to obtaining the best possible compensation as quickly as we can.
What differentiates us, beyond the legal expertise built through decades of complex claims work, is the network of organisations and charities we can connect our clients with. Recovery from a medical injury is not just a legal matter.
We understand that what you have been through has already been traumatic, and many people are still recovering from the aftermath. Our solicitors are compassionate and straightforward and we will support you through the process to make it as smooth as possible.
Ask about the claims process, including the likely timeframe and any costs involved.
Other medical claims we handle
Hip replacement compensation claims: Every year, many thousands of NHS hip replacements are performed in Scotland. Most are successful, but some leave patients with metal debris in surrounding tissue, bone damage, loose prostheses, or pseudo tumours. The medical negligence solicitors at Thompsons Scotland can help you claim compensation if your hip replacement went wrong.
Infections and hazardous substance claims: Hepatitis C, Legionnaire's Disease, MRSA, C-Difficile, and other infections contracted during a hospital stay can be grounds for a compensation claim. If negligent care or contamination caused your infection, our specialist lawyers will pursue what you are owed.
Medical negligence: Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, mistakes during pregnancy and childbirth, the wrong medication are the most common forms of medical negligence we encounter. The claims can be complex and it is vital you have a personal injury solicitor with real experience in this field on your side.
Breast implant compensation claims: If your pain, suffering, or loss of income was caused by defective implants or a surgical infection, you may have a claim. We have specialist experience with cases arising from the PIP breast implant scandal.
Frequently asked questions
It varies according to the seriousness of your injuries and their impact on your daily life, earnings, and general wellbeing. Find out about the potential level of compensation you may receive.
Claiming in Scotland
Thompsons Solicitors have offices in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, Peebles, and Galashiels and we serve clients right across Scotland. Medical product claims under Scottish law can be complex, so getting specialist legal advice at an early stage matters.
We are one of the largest personal injury firms in Scotland. Whether your medical product claim relates to treatment received privately, through the NHS, at a hospital, GP surgery, dental practice, or another clinical setting, we can help.
Contact our lawyers for a free, no-obligation discussion about your case.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) aims to ensure that all medical products and devices are fit for purpose. As such, all medical items sold in Scotland must comply with the Medical Devices Regulations in order to receive the CE mark. Unfortunately, however, patients and consumers do still sometimes suffer harm as a result of faulty or unsafe products and devices. Thompsons’ personal injury solicitors have helped clients claim for faulty and defective devices including silicone breast implants, metal-on-metal hip replacements, defective blood products and vaginal mesh implants.
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The NHS in Scotland carries out many thousands of hip replacements each year. Although the majority of these procedures are completed without adverse effects, some patients have been left with a legacy of unnecessary pain, suffering and reduced mobility. The medical negligence solicitors at Thompsons Scotland can help you claim compensation for negligence related to metal debris caused by a hip replacement, for tissue and bone damage, for a loose implant, or for the development of a pseudo tumour.
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If you have contracted Hepatitis C, Legionnaire’s Disease, MRSA, C-Difficile or any other infection as a result of contamination during a hospital stay, our specialist lawyers can help you achieve the compensation you deserve for any negligence on the part of the healthcare providers concerned.
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The most common examples of medical negligence are misdiagnosis of an illness, mistakes during surgery, mistakes during pregnancy and childbirth, mistakes in prescribing and administering medication. These types of claims are complex and it is essential you, or your loved one, is represented by a personal injury solicitor with experience in this field.
To find out how Thompsons Solicitors could help you make a claim for medical negligence compensation, click on the button below.
Most breast implant operations are carried out without issue, however, if the implants used are faulty or the surgery causes infection, you may be able to claim compensation for pain, suffering and loss of income.
Find out more about how we could help you, and anyone affected by the PIP Breast Implant scandal, by clicking on the button below.
If you have suffered pain and injury because of negligent medical treatment, our personal injury lawyers can help you understand the details of the claims process, including answering important questions such as how long the process will take, how much it will cost and whether you can claim on behalf of another party. Thompsons is one of the leading personal injury law firms in the country and has vast experience securing settlement in high value and complex claims.
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Thompsons Solicitors have offices in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, Peebles and Galashiels and serve clients from right across Scotland. Medical claims in Scotland can be extremely complex, so it is essential that you receive expert legal advice as soon as possible.
We are one of the largest personal injury firms in Scotland and are ideally placed to help you with your medical claim whether you are looking for advice in relation to treatment received privately, through the NHS, at a Hospital, GP surgery, dental practice or other clinical setting.
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