Second Opinion
Because first advice isn’t always final advice
Being told you don’t have a claim can feel like a door closing, but it isn’t always the last word. We have a strong track record of taking on, and winning, cases other solicitors have turned away. If you’re unsure about the advice you’ve received, a second opinion could shed new light on what really happened to you or your loved one.
Speak to an Expert
Reasons to reach out for a second opinion
It might be a feeling that something wasn’t fully explored, or a sense that parts of the story never quite added up. Perhaps a new medical opinion has changed your outlook on what happened, or you’ve come to regret a decision made under pressure. Whatever brought you here, it’s always worth asking again, for your own peace of mind, and to make sure you’re doing the right thing for yourself and your loved ones.
What happens when you speak to us?
A no-obligation conversation
Speak to our team about your journey to this point. We’re good listeners.
We review independently
We’ll take a look at your records, your previous advice, and use our own trusted medical experts to understand if you might have a case.
We explain your options
Honestly, including how it would be funded, in plain terms.
You decide
There’s no pressure to proceed, at any point.
How long do you have to bring a claim?
If you’re considering a second opinion, it’s best not to leave it too long. Medical negligence claims are subject to strict time limits, and missing them can mean losing the right to pursue a claim at all — although timeframes are longer for children or anyone who lacks full mental capacity. Even if your case has already been closed, it may still be possible to reopen it, as long as time hasn’t run out.
Easy-to-understand funding, however complex it gets
Our second opinion is always free, with no obligation to proceed. If we take on your case, we work on a no win, no fee basis for most claims, so there’s no upfront cost, and nothing to pay if it isn’t successful. For claims involving a brain injury or significant harm, we go further still, with no success fee at all, so your compensation can be used to the full, exactly as intended.
Why CL Medilaw?
We’ve taken on, and won, many cases where clients were told by other solicitors that they didn’t have a case. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes see things differently, especially with the right specialist expertise. We’re accredited by the Law Society, AvMA, APIL and the Brain Injury Group, and our medical negligence team has been practising since the 1990s, with many of the people working on cases today still here, and still changing lives for the better.
Meet our Team
Our experienced team will be on hand to support you throughout the process
