England - South East • Insurance
Pinney Talfourd LLP
Pinney Talfourd LLP maintains a robust, well-regarded medical negligence offering, handling multi-track, complex and sensitive matters including oncology cases against local hospital trusts. Hornchurch-based Stephen Eccles is the key name in the team for all things medical negligence, with his recent cases concerning negligent stillbirths and negligent breast surgery claims.
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Testimonials
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‘I have worked on behalf of this firm for many years. It is always clear what is expected. Also their clients know what to expect. My opinion is that this is a firm that operates very efficiently. There has never been a problem in dealing with this firm.’
‘My opinion is that the success of the firm comes from the top in the way in which the lawyers manage the firm.’
‘Very knowledgeable and good with clients’
‘Good mix of work - a small team but handling numerous cases.’
‘This law firm has a very good reputation. They were willing to listen to my situation and offered sound advice as to whether it was justifiable to pursue a particular claim. They always returned my calls, gave me realistic advice and were happy to discuss any matters that concerned me.’
‘The qualities that I valued were making sure that I understood proceedings and being most willing to clarify anything that I didn't understand. Giving me choices, but always making clear what the best course of action would be.’
‘A firm who know what they are good at and are determined to maintain their position at the top. Keen to adopt useful new technologies by understanding what options benefit their clients the most.’
- 'Stephen Eccles excels in high value and complex litigation, particularly in clinical negligence work. Extremely efficient.’
Work highlights
- Advising client in connection with a life changing foot injury caused as a result of a workplace accident. The claim settled for £400,000.
- Advising client in connection with the tragic death of his wife as a result of the negligence of an Ambulance NHS Trust. Securing an admission of liability from the Trust.
- Advising client in connection with the tragic death of her husband as a result of a fatal road traffic accident. Securing an admission of liability from the Driver’s Insurer.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Green, Stephen Eccles