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Psychiatric Injury and Medical Negligence Claims

Claiming compensation for psychiatric injury caused by medical negligence Our team was ranked among the top medical negligence solicitors in England and Wales by the leading legal review website, ReviewSolicitors, in March 2025. For a free consultation with a specialist solicitor

Informed Consent In Medical Accidents And Negligence Claims

Supreme Court turns away from Bolam to adopt a more patient-based approach to informed consent. Historically, in cases of medical negligence, the courts have consistently taken the rather simplistic view that, above all, doctors know best. After all, it’s logical

Clinical Negligence Claims Under Attack

Access to justice fears rise as Government tries to kerb legal costs. The Government has announced plans to reduce costs to the NHS by fixing legal fees in cases of clinical negligence valued up to £100k. It is proposed that

Bereavement Damages

Are bereavement damages in medical negligence cases sufficient? What are bereavement damages and what amount can be claimed? Within the current legal framework (as at June 2015), bereavement damages can be claimed from whoever has negligently caused the death. Since

Meningitis B vaccine is to be offered to babies

Oliver Thorne, a specialist clinical negligence lawyer, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that a meningitis vaccine is to be offered to all babies by the National Health Service. “I have been a clinical negligence specialist for almost 10 years and have

What Is Fairer Compensation?

First an attack on entitlement to Legal Aid. Then an attack on the ‘no win, no fee’ regime, meaning that people have to pay their own success fees. Now claimant’s are facing an attack on their compensation. The Medical Defence Union’s latest

Recommended by The Legal 500

Medical Accident Solicitors recommended by influential independent publication, the Legal 500 Slee Blackwell Solicitors, the people behind Medical Accident Lawyers, have been featured as a recommended law firm in the latest edition of the prestigious Legal 500 guide, with the

Coroner calls on hospital to act over obesity operation tragedy

Some people have cosmetic surgery for aesthetic reasons, others for health reasons, but whatever the reason for the procedure being carried out, patients are entitled to receive an appropriate level of service. A Manchester coroner has recently urged a private

Waiting Lists Grow at Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital

It has been announced that Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon, has over 100,000 patients that are waiting for follow up appointments. 36,000 have breached their ‘see-by date’ and 5,000 have been classed as ‘high risk’ or ‘time critical’. Specialist Clinical

One in five child deaths in England could be prevented

The BBC reports that one in five child deaths in England could be prevented. According to The Lancet around 5,000 children die each year, with 15 to 17 year-olds having the highest proportion of preventable deaths from suicide, accidents, abuse and neglect.

Client Testimonials

“Highly Recommend”

Oliver dealt with our case with a sensitive manner. He carefully explained each stage of the process to us and we always felt in safe hands, knowing he would do everything possible to find answers. It has been an incredibly upsetting time for our whole family and we would like to thank Oliver for all his hard work and professionalism throughout this time.

“Friendly, Professional, Knowledgeable.”

Oliver assisted me in the aftermath of my father’s sudden death in hospital. He helped me to draught my initial letter of complaint to the health authority, represented me and my mother at the inquest and ultimately succeeded in bringing a successful claim. I always felt I could approach Oliver with any questions and he would explain the legal processes in an understandable way. I would not hesitate to recommend him should anyone find themselves in a similar unfortunate position.

“Clinical Negligence Case”

Katie took on our case only recently but I felt she provided an excellent service in terms of making contact with me and making herself very available for more contact if required, explaining everything that had gone before and what we should expect next and conducting herself in a very professional but relaxed manner throughout. My comments below are specific to Katie.

“Thank You”

On behalf of all of us, we would like to thank you for your guidance, professionalism, humanity and kindness you have shown us all throughout this process. You have explained everything to us in clear and concise terms throughout and we are extremely grateful. We would have no hesitation recommending you and using your services in future. Thank you.

“Exceptional Service”

I have received expert advice throughout my case, the attention to detail is second to none. Their professional outlook and relatability means that I always recommend the firm. When I was unclear of any information or possible outcomes they took the time to speak with me on a personal level, confirming our conversation through email, I feel supported and understood and most of all they are empathetic, something that is often missing from large firms.

“Incredible”

I have collected research on other solicitors and this one is at the top. Katy to say the least has been incredible with handling my case, she’s consistent with communication and extremely thorough in her work. I hope you all get to work with Katy if it comes to a claim.

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