Claim Time Solicitors addresses the rising awareness of medical negligence and patient rights

2026-02-10 11:42:51 Legal / Law

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Claim Time Solicitors, a long-standing legal firm supporting individuals with personal injury matters across the UK, has addressed growing public awareness surrounding medical negligence and patient rights. The focus is on helping patients better understand standards of care, accountability within healthcare settings, and the legal protections available when treatment does not meet acceptable professional standards.

Medical negligence continues to be a significant concern across the UK healthcare system, with patients increasingly questioning delayed diagnoses, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failures in aftercare. Despite greater awareness, many individuals remain unsure whether a poor medical outcome is unavoidable or whether their treatment fell below an acceptable standard. Clear information is essential in helping patients recognise their rights and understand when concerns should be raised. To help patients better understand their options, Claim Time Solicitors has made clear, patient-friendly guidance available online to help individuals understand their rights and possible next steps: https://claimtime.com/medical-negligence-claims/

"We are seeing a growing number of individuals who feel 'gaslit' by their experiences; they know something went wrong, but they don't have the vocabulary or the confidence to challenge the care they received," said Yousaf Khan, Director at Claim Time Solicitors. "This uncertainty often prevents people from seeking the answers they deserve, leaving them to deal with life-altering injuries without the necessary support."

To address this, the Claim Time Solicitor's initiative outlines five core pillars of patient rights:

1. The Right to Clinical Standards: Patients are legally entitled to treatment that meets the standard of a competent body of medical professionals.

2. Informed Consent & The Montgomery Ruling: Healthcare providers must disclose all "material risks", not just the ones they deem important.

3. The Right to Medical Records: Under GDPR and the Access to Health Records Act, patients have a right to their full history to understand the timeline of their care

4. The Duty of Candour: A legal requirement for healthcare providers to be open and honest with patients when something goes wrong.

5. Access to Independent Advocacy: The right to seek impartial legal advice without fear of repercussions or loss of care.

"Our goal is to move the conversation from 'blame' to 'accountability and safety," added Yousaf Khan. "By making these legal principles accessible, we hope to foster a healthcare environment where patients feel equipped to take the next step with confidence, ensuring that lessons are learned and future errors are prevented."

With increasing attention on patient safety and accountability across the UK, Claim Time Solicitors continues to make public information available to support individuals navigating complex and emotionally challenging medical situations.

Further context on how patients can distinguish between medical negligence and poor medical outcomes is available through Claim Time Solicitors' online insights: https://claimtime.com/what-qualifies-as-medical-negligence/

About Claim Time Solicitors

Claim Time Solicitors is a UK-based personal injury law firm with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals affected by medical negligence, workplace injuries, and road traffic accidents. Based in Birmingham, the firm is committed to transparency and accessible legal representation through its "No Win, No Fee" approach.

Media contact:
Atif Syed
Chief Technology Officer
Email: atif@claimtime.com
Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham, UK