The medical negligence and serious injury department at Burnetts assists clients in medical negligence cases, birth trauma claims, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of cancer matters, fatal cases as well as personal injury claims. Spencer Knaggs leads the team from the Carlisle office and has a special interest in serious spinal injury and fatal cases. Paul Brown is a specialist in serious injury and brain injury matters, and Michelle Armstrong is the key contact for clinical negligence and birth injury work; both are based at the firm’s Newcastle office. Lynne Hall’s practice in Cockermouth emphasises misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of cancer claims, while Mick Laffey, who joined the team in January 2023, specialises in seriously injured personal injury issues.
Testimonials
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- 'A down-to-earth and approachable firm stocked with experienced litigators in whom Claimants can place their trust to chart through the difficult litigation process.'
- 'Paul Brown - He has extensive knowledge of neurotrauma and, in all his casework, he demonstrates a passion for assuring the best possible rehabilitation for his clients.'
Work highlights
- Acted in the settlement in the liability stage of a birth injury claim for a client with cerebral palsy, learning difficulties and epilepsy.
- Acted for a man in his 30’s with associated neurogenic pain and spasticity. Representing the executors of his estate and dependants.