Clinical negligence: claimant

Irwin Mitchell

The ‘large and highly experienced’ team at Irwin Mitchell is ’exceptionally organised and works very hard to achieve favourable results for their clients’. Practice head Luke Daniels handles the entire range of claims which arise from medical negligence issues, from inquest work to maximum severity birth injury claims. The team has a varied caseload. It frequently advises on birth injury and neonatal deaths, spinal and brain injuries, cancers and mental health. Lisa Jordan is highly regarded, along with Sara Burns. Emma Rush has particular expertise in cerebral palsy, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputation cases. Lindsay Tomlinson is another key member of the department. Laura Daly, Tom Fletcher, and Jenna Harris are all well-regarded.

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Testimonials

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‘The team delivered a first-class, professional, and diligent service throughout the litigation process of my daughter’s clinical negligence case. Their support, empathetic approach, concise and timely communication, meant I was constantly abreast of the latest developments.'
‘Emma Rush - extremely competent, very empathetic at a particularly difficult time of my life, very approachable and patient with my myriad questions. Still there at the end of a phone if I need advice.’
‘Sara Burns is fully supportive of her clients and dedicated to obtaining the best result possible . Emma Rush is hugely experienced. Laura Daly is a great technician. She is fearless in the pursuit of her clients' interests and willing to take the fight to the defendants.'
‘Sara Burns is exceptional - detailed, thorough, great negotiator and widely respected within the industry. She is also innovative, creative and focused on getting a great result for her clients. Lindsay Tomlinson is also a class act. Emma Rush is also highly rated by our team.’
‘Luke Daniels is an excellent solicitor and takes on some very difficult cases with enormous success and perseverance.’
‘Irwin Mitchell are top of the tree and provide unparalleled strength in depth across the board: a true Rolls Royce service but without any snootiness. Tom Fletcher is brilliant and is going places. Fantastic with his clients, committed, tenacious, practical and a great team player. You could not ask for more from your solicitor. ’
‘An excellent specialist regional clinical negligence team. Luke Daniels - absolutely top drawer. Completely at ease with the most difficult cases, excellent with clients, willing to go the extra mile.'
‘Irwin Mitchell are a very professional outfit. Lindsay Tomlinson is a stand out Partner in the clinical negligence team. She is knowledgeable, efficient and makes the co-working of claims a pleasure.’

Work highlights

Advising the claimant who suffered a brain injury in the neonatal period caused by meningitis caused by Group B Streptococcus infection. The claimant suffers from global developmental delay, autism, behavioural difficulties and visual impairments.
Acted for the family of AE following his death arising from TB meningitis. It was alleged that there had been a delay in diagnosing the TB meningitis and that with appropriate treatment AE would have survived without any form of permanent neurological compromise. After a protracted dispute the defendant admitted AE would have survived without any sort of neurological compromise and would have been able to return to work and to look after his children.
Represented a gentleman who suffered a significant spinal injury after a delay in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome. Within 6 months of having been instructed it secured a full admission of liability from the NHS Trust responsible for his claim and got him an interim payment to meet his significant rehabilitation needs.

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