Clinical negligence: claimant

JMW Solicitors LLP

The team at JMW Solicitors LLP maintains its stellar reputation for handling cases concerning brain and spinal injuries, in addition to fatal claims. Practice head Eddie Jones is renowned for his vast experience in brain injury issues and matters arising following the delay in diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina, while Angharad Hughes is adept at handling cerebral palsy cases relating to failings in maternity care. Sally Leonards is an expert in cerebral palsy cases and cauda equina claims, areas in which newly promoted partner Jodie Miller has deep knowledge. Mark Havenhand often brings cases against individual GPs and surgeons, in addition to private healthcare providers, and Steven Brown’s caseload primarily consists of claims concerning brain damage resulting from maternity failures.

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Testimonials

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‘The care from the very beginning has been excellent. My case was handled in a professional, sensitive manner, making me feel comfortable to disclose information of a very private nature regarding my disabilities. Communication was always excellent.’
‘Eddie Jones was extremely helpful in explaining the process, risks and potential outcomes and also in understanding the position I was in. He was compassionate yet professional, building a high level of trust and reassurance. Sensitivity was always maintained, communication skills always excellent, leading to a positive working relationship over the course of the claim.’
‘Melissa Gardner cannot be faulted. Her advice given was professional and in a way we could understand, winning the case. Would definitely recommend this firm.’
‘Great clinical negligence team - very dedicated and knowledgeable.’
‘Standout lawyers include Sally Leonards whose enormous compassion and legal knowledge, combined with a down-to-earth approach makes her a great choice; Angharad Hughes has a real attention to detail and a fantastic way with clients and opponents alike and Melissa Gardner is an effective operator.’
‘Eddie Jones is an excellent solicitor. He pays meticulous attention to detail in the preparation of witness evidence, and he is creative and proactive in the prosecution of his cases; the success of his cases rests upon the solid evidential groundwork he puts in. Melissa Gardner and Mark Havenhand are thoughtful and empathetic solicitors, proactive and very much committed to their clients' cases but realistic and careful in their advice.’
‘JMW are a friendly, well-established team with excellent breath and depth of knowledge. The team is proactive and their systems and processes are slick and efficient which attracts the confidence of their clients.’
‘Angharad Hughes is a very good and careful solicitor. Angharad gets the best out of the team she instructs on any particular case. Sally Leonards is a tenacious litigator. She is efficient and gets to the point, but she is also very caring with clients.’

Work highlights

Represented a child with severe brain damage due to midwife errors in a hospital maternity unit in a compensation claim, securing £25m to fund lifetime specialist care, technological support and future financial security.
Represented a woman in her 40s who is severely debilitated and unable to work due to a delay in diagnosis and treatment of spinal injury cauda equina syndrome, in a compensation claim resulting in an award of £5m.
Represented a man in his 70s who suffered a delay in diagnosis of stroke due to GP errors and now requires 24-hour care.

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