England - South West • Insurance
Coodes Solicitors
Neurological injury cases, surgery-related claims, and birth injury mandates form part of Coodes Solicitors‘ advisory portfolio in the clinical negligence space, and the practice is also well-versed in gynaecology claims as well as those arising out of mental health issues. Practice head Rachel Pearce has particular expertise in relation to birth injury matters and frequently represents claimants at inquests. Obstetrics and gynaecology matters are handled by Julie Hatton alongside delayed diagnosis issues, fatal claims, and surgery error work.
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Testimonials
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‘Rachel Pearce runs the team, and is experienced in what she does. She is engaging and personable and would be easy for client's to discuss difficult issues with.'
‘Very good specialist clinical negligence team.’
‘Rachel Pearce is very personable and knowledgeable.'
- 'Julie Hatton is very experienced and able, conscientious, works hard for her clients.’
‘I am familiar with their lead partners Julie Hatton and Rachel Pearce who I find to have a strong resolution centred approach to their practice.'
Work highlights
- Acted in a £2.6m clinical negligence claim for a client who suffered irreversible catastrophic neurological injuries after the hospital failed to act on the client’s grossly abnormal test results.
- Acted in a £2.2m clinical negligence claim for a child who suffered a brain injury shortly after birth due to delay in diagnosis and treatment.
- Acted in a £90,000 clinical negligence claim for a client who underwent negligent breast surgery which left her significantly and permanently disfigured causing body dysmorphia and psychiatric damage.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rachel Pearce