13. What if my injury was caused by faulty medical equipment?

If your injury was caused by faulty medical equipment, such as an artificial hip joint, you may be able to claim under the Consumer Protection Act 1987. This also applies to medical products, for example if you were injured or made ill from a blood product.

If this is the case, you would make your claim against the company that manufactured, imported or supplied the product, not the hospital or doctor who treated you. You do not have to prove negligence in this type of claim. However, you will still need a specialist solicitor to bring a claim. Action against Medical Accidents or the Law Society can help you find one of these solicitors.

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