Ms Helen Franklin > Barcan+Kirby LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Barcan+Kirby LLP
Prince House
Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4PS
England

Work Department

Medical Negligence

Position

Partner

Career

Helen has worked in medical negligence for over a decade. Her experience spans a wide range of different injury types, with particular expertise in claims and cases involving amputation, Erbs palsy and pressure sores. She also has experience in complex brain injury and cerebral palsy claims.

Helen is a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme

Languages

English

Memberships

Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel Member

Education

BA (hons) Modern and Contemporary History-University of Ulster (with a year of study at the University of Waterloo, Canada), PgDip in Law- Nottingham Law School, BVC- University of West of England, QLTT-BPP Law School

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant

(Next Generation Partners)

Helen FranklinBarcan+Kirby LLP

Barcan+Kirby LLP’s integrated personal and medical injuries department operates from across five offices in the Bristol area. The group approaches a diverse range of claims, including those relating to birth, head and spinal injuries, amputations, and fatal accidents, with ‘grit and camaraderie’. Richard Harriessteers the team with a high level of skill and experience’, regularly handling GP and A&E negligence cases. Jay Nathwani  has extensive expertise in brain injury claims. Claire Hurrell and Helen Franklin are noted for their prowess in cases arising from negligent obstetric care, particularly cerebral and Erb’s palsy. Fiona Dabell rounds out the roster of recommended practitioners.