Callers to our free medical accident helpline often ask, ‘Can I claim compensation for an ambulance delay?’ Our medical negligence solicitors look at the legal position.

If you are searching for experienced legal guidance on making a compensation claim for failings by the ambulance service on a No Win – No Fee basis, then our Legal 500 recommended team is here to help. Call our free helpline for a free consultation on 0333 888 0412 or send an email to info@medicalaccidentlawyers.co.uk

The short answer is that you can claim compensation for an ambulance delay in England and Wales where that delay results in you suffering harm or injury.

The legal basis for recovering compensation is primarily grounded in the principles of negligence. The ambulance service can be held liable for ‘negligence’ if it fails to respond within a reasonable time after accepting a call.

The courts will treat the ambulance service as being part of the National Health Service and impose on it a duty that is similar to the duty of care owed to patients by hospitals and doctors.

A causative link must be established between the delay in the ambulance arriving and the harm (physical or psychological) you suffer. Once established then the court can award compensation for the injuries caused by the delay.

The degree to which the ambulance delay has exacerbated or made a patient’s condition worse can sometimes be challenging. Expert evidence may be required to establish the precise degree to which your injuries are due to the delay, rather than unrelated causes. Once this is established, then the ambulance service will be typically liable to compensate you for the additional harm suffered due to their negligence.

To find out exactly where you stand on recovering compensation, contact our free medical accident helpline. We will review your case free of charge and provide you with details of our popular no win, no fee funding scheme.

Read our case study about how an ambulance delay resulted in the death of a young student.

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