Personal injury scheme

BMA Law’s personal injury scheme is a no-win no-fee service for BMA members, offering you and your family expert advice and representation in the event of an injury caused by the fault or negligence of a third party. Whether it’s an accident at work, in a public place, or a disease claim, we have you covered.

Why choose BMA Law?

– We operate on a not-for-profit basis, so unlike other lawyers, we don’t take a ‘success fee’, which can be up to 25% of damages

– We can often recover costs for your trust or practice, including sick pay advanced and locum cover

– If you received hospital treatment after a road accident, a successful claim ensures recovery of costs for the NHS trust providing treatment

Don’t bmalaw.co.uk/personal-injury about how much you work, it must not be swayed by the demands of a broken system, says London consultant psychiatrist Jan Wise.

Dr Wise has worked parttime for the NHS for most of the past 20 years, partly to care for his daughters, partly to develop a portfolio career, including with the BMA.

He insists doctors shouldn’t feel beholden to work more hours than they are contracted to, or comfortable with.

‘Putting in more time does not make the difference,’ says Dr Wise. ‘What makes the difference is doing your job with kindness and compassion, within the time allotted to do the task, so you also have time to recuperate.’ bma.org.uk/thedoctor