
Series 03 | Episode 03
Can You Make a Medical Negligence Claim on Someone’s Behalf?
Sometimes it is necessary to make a medical negligence claim on someone else’s behalf, maybe because they are a child or lack mental capacity. So how does that process work?
In Series 3, Episode 3 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby speaks with friend and fellow Partner at Gadsby Wicks, Tami Frankel, to explain who a Litigation Friend is and the challenges associated with claiming on someone’s behalf.
They also explore how the Court ensures that settlements are fair in these instances and the value of specialist expertise in guiding Litigation Friends through this challenging process.
In this video, we cover:
0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - When can you make a medical negligence claim on someone’s behalf?
2:02 - Who is a Litigation Friend?
3:14 - Does the claims process change when acting on someone’s behalf?
5:26 - Helping parents whose children are medical negligence claimants
8:21 - The Court settles medical negligence claims involving protected parties
10:00 - The Court of Protection and Deputies in medical negligence claims
11:29 - Medical negligence claims where the claimant has died
13:01 - The role of specialist advice in managing claims on others’ behalf
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In this episode, you’ll discover:
The scenarios where someone will need to make a claim on someone else’s behalf
Who a Litigation Friend is and who can take on this role
How the medical negligence claims process changes for Litigation Friends
Why the Court must approve any settlement when the claimant is a protected party
The role of the Court of Protection in supporting claimants who lack mental capacity
How to make a medical negligence claim when the claimant has died
And much, much more.
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Medical Negligence Matters is the podcast that guides you through the complexities of medical negligence law.
Hosted by Gillian Gadsby, Managing Partner at Gadsby Wicks and a solicitor with over 35 years of specialist experience, this podcast covers everything you need to know about the unique, sensitive world of medical negligence.
If you liked this video, you can find more episodes of Medical Negligence Matters right now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/medical-negligence-matters/id1739788044
If you believe you have been impacted by medical negligence, speak to our expert team for advice on making a claim. Visit our website at https://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk or call us on 01245 494929.