"Misdiagnosed, mistreated or harmed by NHS Scotland or a private clinic in Peterhead? You may be owed substantial compensation under Scots law."
Medical negligence claims in Peterhead are governed by Scots law and the Hunter v Hanley test (1955) — the Scottish equivalent of the Bolam test. To succeed you must show that the treatment fell below the standard of a reasonably competent practitioner in that field, AND that this caused you harm. NHS Scotland claims are funded through the Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS), so claims are paid by the Scottish Government — never by individual doctors or nurses.
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These are the cases Scottish solicitors see most often in Peterhead and the wider Aberdeenshire area:
Cancer missed, fracture missed, sepsis missed — the most common and most serious negligence claim category. Often results in much worse outcomes that could have been avoided.
Wrong drug, wrong dose, drug interactions — pharmacist and prescriber both have a duty of care. NHS Scotland and private GP/dental clinics in Peterhead alike.
Wrong-site surgery, retained surgical items, anaesthetic mistakes, post-operative infection from sub-standard care.
Cerebral palsy from delayed C-section, Erb's palsy, maternal injuries — these claims are among the most valuable, often £1m+ for lifetime care.
Failed implants, nerve damage from extractions, untreated gum disease, misdiagnosed oral cancer — private and NHS dentists in Peterhead.
Missed glaucoma, retinal detachment, post-LASIK complications — opticians and ophthalmologists owe a duty of care.
| Injury / Outcome | Compensation Range |
|---|---|
| Minor surgical complication (full recovery) | £3,000 – £15,000 |
| Delayed cancer diagnosis (treatable) | £15,000 – £60,000 |
| Delayed cancer diagnosis (worsened prognosis) | £60,000 – £200,000+ |
| Birth injury — Erb's palsy | £40,000 – £200,000 |
| Birth injury — cerebral palsy | £500,000 – £5,000,000+ (lifetime care) |
| Wrong-site surgery | £25,000 – £100,000+ |
| Failed dental implant / nerve damage | £3,000 – £30,000 |
| Sepsis from delayed treatment | £40,000 – £250,000 |
| Fatal medical negligence (family) | £15,000 – £150,000+ (loss of society) |
Request your full GP and hospital records under the Data Protection Act. They must be provided within 1 month, free of charge for the first request. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and your GP both.
NHS Scotland has a formal complaints procedure (Patient Advice and Support Service). Their written response is often useful evidence in the legal claim later.
For ongoing harm, a different consultant's opinion is critical. Document any new diagnosis, treatment plan and prognosis in writing.
Medical negligence cases need an expert report from a consultant in the same field. Obtaining this takes 3–6 months. Start early — the 3-year clock runs fast.
We match you with a specialist Scottish clinical negligence solicitor within 24 hours. They handle expert reports, CNORIS correspondence and court — all on a no-win-no-fee basis.
Yes. NHS Scotland negligence claims are funded by the Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS). The Scottish Government pays — never the individual nurse or doctor. Claiming will not affect their employment.
3 years from the date you knew (or should reasonably have known) that the harm was caused by negligence. For children, the 3 years runs from their 16th birthday. For deceased family-member claims, 3 years from death. Get advice early — these cases need expert medical reports which take months to obtain.
Two things must be proved: (1) the treatment fell below the standard of a reasonably competent practitioner — the Hunter v Hanley (1955) test, and (2) this breach caused you harm that would not otherwise have occurred. An independent expert medical report from a consultant in the same field is essential. Your solicitor instructs the expert.
Minor harm with full recovery: £3,000–£15,000. Delayed cancer diagnosis: £15,000–£200,000+ depending on prognosis impact. Birth injury (cerebral palsy): £500,000–£5,000,000+ for lifetime care. Wrongful death: £15,000–£150,000+ in loss of society. There is no cap in Scotland.
No. The NHS Scotland complaints procedure and a legal claim are entirely separate. You can do both. The complaints response is often useful evidence in the legal claim.
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