When a doctor, specialist, or hospital makes a mistake with serious consequences, the impact can be life‑changing. Think of a missed diagnosis, an incorrect treatment, or inadequate aftercare at, for example, Amsterdam UMC, Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, or other healthcare providers in your region.
At Arslan Advocaten, we support people affected by suspected medical errors with careful, professional legal assistance. We help determine whether medical liability applies and pursue compensation for proven losses.
What is medical liability?
Medical liability means a doctor or healthcare institution can be held liable for damage caused by a medical error. This applies where a healthcare professional did not act as may be expected from a reasonably competent and careful practitioner.
Examples of medical errors include:
- An incorrect or delayed diagnosis
- Errors during surgery or a medical procedure
- Insufficient aftercare or missed check‑ups
- Lack of clear information or consent (informed consent)
- Wrong medication or dosage
- Errors during childbirth or in dental treatment
Not every complication is a fault. Liability and causation must be established. We have assisted clients in matters involving institutions such as UMC Utrecht, Maasstad Hospital Rotterdam, and regional out‑of‑hours GP services.
When can compensation be claimed?
You may be entitled to compensation if it is established that:
- The doctor or healthcare institution acted carelessly, and
- Your damage was caused by that conduct.
Compensation may cover, for example:
- Medical expenses (examinations, corrective treatment, medication)
- Loss of income in case of incapacity for work
- Costs of domestic help or adaptations at home
- Compensation for pain and suffering
Our specialised lawyers assess together with medical advisers whether a medical error occurred and, where appropriate, formally hold the liable party to account. Our services are free for victims of medical errors — we recover our costs from the liable party or their insurer.
Common situations
Our practice handles a wide range of medical liability matters, including:
- Missed or delayed diagnosis of cancer
- Loss of a chance due to medical errors
- Errors in aftercare following surgery
- Insufficient information or consent (informed consent)
- Medical errors by general practitioners
- Dental and cosmetic treatment errors
- Injury due to errors during childbirth
For practical guidance, see topics such as:
- Causation in medical error cases
- Compensation in medical liability
- Pain and suffering after medical errors
- Filing a complaint after a medical error
- Medical records: access, copies, and corrections
How we can help
At Arslan Advocaten, specialist personal‑injury lawyers with in‑depth knowledge of medical law work alongside experienced medical advisers. We investigate whether there was culpable conduct, establish liability where appropriate, and pursue compensation for proven losses.
Why choose Arslan Advocaten?
- Specialised in medical liability and personal injury
- Cost-free legal assistance – we recover our costs from the insurer of the liable party
- Access to experienced medical advisers and experts
- Personal and clear communication
Need help after a medical error?
Have you suffered harm due to a suspected medical error, or do you believe something went wrong in your treatment? Contact Arslan Advocaten. We can review your case, explain your rights, and discuss the next steps.
We assist clients from our offices in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam, with additional locations in Utrecht, Eindhoven, and Tilburg.
Contact Arslan Advocaten
Get in touch for personal guidance on a potential medical liability matter. Our services are free for victims of medical errors — we recover our costs from the liable party or their insurer.