We’ll be able to tell you how much compensation you could claim for a clinical trial once we’ve spoken to you in an initial consultation.
Each clinical trial claim is unique, so there’s no set amount you could be entitled to claim in compensation. We always make sure our clients’ current and long-term needs are factored in when calculating a compensation amount. We’ll consider all your needs, including:
- Loss of earnings, now and in the future
- Your pain and suffering
- Any specialist treatment, care, or equipment you’ll need
- Modifications you may need to your home
- Expenses, such as medical care or travel expenses for hospital trips.
Get in touch with us to arrange a free initial consultation.
In the UK you’ve three years, either from the date of the clinical trial or the date you became ill, to start your claim.
The time limit doesn’t apply to people without the mental capacity to make their own claim. It also doesn’t apply to children under 18 years old. The time limit will start on their 18th birthday, meaning they’ve until their 21st birthday to start the claims process.
If you took part in clinical trials in a different country, the time limits can be much shorter than three years.
Whatever the circumstances around your illness or injury, we always urge you to start your claim as soon as possible. This is because the evidence is easier for us to gather, and the details will be fresher in your mind.
Many of our clients fund their claims using a no win no fee agreement. This is often a beneficial funding option because you won’t need to pay any upfront fees. There’s also nothing to pay at all if your claim is unsuccessful under a no win no fee agreement.
If you wish to make a no win no fee claim, you’ll need a suitable insurance policy to protect you from incurring any fees. We’ll take out After The Event (ATE) insurance for you if you haven’t got an existing policy.
We always make sure our clients are aware of all available funding options before we start working on a new claim. There may be a more suitable funding option for your circumstances, and we’ll advise you of this during your initial consultation.
How much compensation you receive for an injury caused by a defective product will depend on various factors related to your injury, its circumstances, and the support and rehabilitation you need.
The amount of compensation you could claim will depend on many factors, including:
- Current and future loss of earnings from being unable to return to work
- Medical and travel expenses you've had to pay
- Your care and support needs – both now and in the future
- Whether you need modifications to your home
- Whether you need mobility aids or specialist equipment
- Your pain and suffering, and the nature of any ongoing problems you have
For more information, call us on 0800 056 4110 and we'll be happy to discuss your options in a free initial consultation.
To make a compensation claim for an injury or illness caused by a defective product, the first thing you need to do is get in touch with us for a free consultation. We'll discuss what's happened to you, advise you on whether or not we think you can claim, and work out whether you could benefit from a No Win No Fee* arrangement.
If you do decide to make a claim with us, we'll usually follow the same three stages:
- Investigation. We'll begin by determining the extent of your injury or illness, and any losses that you may experience as a result. This may involve an examination carried out by a medical expert.
- Compensation. We'll work out how much compensation you should get based on the severity of your injuries, your pain and suffering, any medical expenses you've had, and your ability to get back to work. We'll put this amount to your opponent, and they can either accept or contest your claim.
- Conclusion. If your opponent accepts liability, you'll be awarded compensation. If not, court proceedings will begin.
Starting proceedings doesn't mean that your claim will definitely go to trial. Instead, it means that the court will put a timetable in place and manage your claim towards trial. There is still the possibility for your opponent to settle.
If you do have to go to court, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. If we agreed to handle your claim under a No Win No Fee* arrangement, then you won't have to pay anything if you are unsuccessful.
If you have any questions about the claims process, please contact us today on 0800 056 4110 for your free initial consultation.
Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk* to you when making a compensation claim.
At the start of your case, we'll discuss funding options with you, advising you which we think is most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these may be best for you. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household or car insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered.
If we think you're best supported by a No Win No Fee* agreement, we'll explain the process clearly. You'll only have to pay anything if your claim is successful – your opponent will pay most of our fees, with the remaining costs coming out of your compensation settlement.
Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.
In defective product claims it is not unusual for lots of people to have been affected by the same product, but group actions can arise in many different areas not just defective products.
In some cases a group action may be appropriate way for the court to manage a number of similar claims together without having a trial of each individual claim. Group actions can help people to share legal expertise as well as the cost by working together, to try and maximise the chances of being fully and fairly compensated for your trauma.
We have extensive experience in pursuing group actions relating to many different types of claim, including for defective products, drugs and medical devices.
The expertise and results achieved for our clients means that Irwin Mitchell is the most highly ranked personal injury firm in the UK by two independent leading legal reviews.
If you're unsure about whether making a group claim is right for you, it's best to seek some advice. Contact us and we'll be able to advise you on the options.
