Clinical negligence: claimant

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher houses a ‘dedicated, highly professional’ team, which assists clients with the full spectrum of clinical negligence issues. The ‘exceptional’ Jenny Urwin leads the team, and is known for her expertise in brain and birth injury claims, and amputation cases, often representing both adults and children. Birth injury and wrongful birth expert Claire Horton is particularly adept at handling cases relating to delayed diagnoses of brain tumours and cancer, and neurological injury, often securing interim payments for clients. Lindsay Holt stands out due to her vast knowledge of juvenile cerebral palsy cases, and claims involving unnecessary or delayed treatment and diagnoses, while Julia Hamilton routinely acts for child claimants in paediatric brain tumour and fatal claims.

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Testimonials

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‘All members take their time with you. All so kind and friendly. Always understanding. They don’t pressure you into anything and always give you enough time. ’
‘Claiming medical negligence is not an easy thing to do, but, through it all, Fieldfisher were unfailingly compassionate and made use of their professional skills and expertise to help me out. Though it was immensely tough, I'm thankful that Fieldfisher were with me throughout, making it as easy as they could.’
‘Lindsay Holt - Vastly experienced, huge medical knowledge, able to see the wood for the trees, and identify the case winning points early. Clients love her approachable, humane side.’
‘Jenny Urwin is an exceptional lawyer, who has the ability to demystify the legal process for her clients, offering clear advice and guidance. Jenny is kindness personified and her clients truly appreciate the human touch. Nothing is ever too much to ask.’
‘Claire Horton remains one of the most thorough and careful solicitors I know, combining those skills with a real commitment and energy for promoting the interests of her clients.’
‘Jenny Urwin is hugely experienced in cerebral palsy and wrongful birth claims. Her management of cases is truly excellent as are her client care skills. Claire Horton is also hugely experienced, and her eye for detail is second to none and her case preparation is meticulous.’
‘The team are dedicated, highly professional clinical negligence litigators who combine real expertise and technical ability with excellent client care.’
‘Julia Hamilton is conscientious and capable partner who is meticulous in her preparation and good with clients. She will become one of the stand out clin-neg litigators in Manchester.’

Work highlights

Represented a child suffering a brain injury at birth due to mismanagement of pre-eclampsia during the pregnancy and delay in delivery, resulting in cerebral palsy, physical, cognitive and behavioural problems.
Represented a child with a brain injury suffered at birth due to delayed delivery and excessive use of syntocinon.
Represented a child with a neurological brain injury following a negligently performed forceps delivery.