Clinical negligence
Clinical claims may involve treatment or advice by doctors, nurses, dentists and other healthcare professionals. The issues require careful consideration of medical evidence, duty, causation and loss.
Legal services
Clinical & Professional Negligence
Detailed assessment and representation in complex negligence disputes.
How we can help
Clear advice for the matter in front of you.
Clinical and professional negligence claims require careful analysis of facts, evidence and loss. We provide clear advice on the process.
Negligence claims are evidence-intensive and can be technically complex. We review the chronology and documents, identify what expert evidence may be required and give a realistic assessment of the available next steps.
Discuss your matterCommon matters
- Clinical negligence
- Solicitor negligence
- Other professional negligence
- Court proceedings
Our work
Support through each stage of your matter.
Professional negligence
We advise on claims involving solicitors, advocates, architects, accountants, surveyors, financial advisers, engineers and other professionals where work is said to have fallen below the required standard.
Evidence, causation and loss
It is not enough to identify an error: a claim will usually require evidence about the duty owed, what happened, whether it caused the loss and how that loss should be assessed.
Negotiation and proceedings
We correspond with professionals and insurers, assess whether resolution may be possible and advise on Sheriff Court or Court of Session proceedings where necessary.
Who we help
Advice shaped around your circumstances.
- Patients concerned about clinical treatment
- Clients of solicitors or advocates
- Clients of architects, accountants or surveyors
- Clients of financial advisers or engineers
- Professionals and insurers responding to claims
Courts, tribunals & resolution
Experience in the appropriate forum.
- Negotiation with professionals and insurers
- Sheriff Court
- Court of Session
Why MBS
Practical guidance. Careful preparation.
We listen carefully, identify the legal and practical issues, explain the available options and develop a proportionate strategy. Where negotiation is appropriate, we pursue it. Where representation is required, we prepare thoroughly for the relevant court or tribunal.
Frequently asked questions
Helpful first answers.
Does a mistake automatically amount to negligence?
Not necessarily. A claim generally requires consideration of the duty and standard of care, breach, causation and resulting loss.
Will expert evidence be required?
It is often required in clinical and professional negligence claims, but the type of evidence depends on the issues and profession involved.
Can these claims be resolved without court proceedings?
Some claims resolve through correspondence or negotiation. Others require court action where liability or loss remains disputed.
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