Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant
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Browne Jacobson houses a high-quality group of clinical negligence and healthcare specialists undertaking litigation work on behalf of NHS Resolution and the MPS. The team's caseload covers a range of claims, including high-value and complex matters concerning catastrophic injury, fatalities and psychiatric injury. The team can also advise on inquests involving healthcare element and provide ongoing advice to clients on clinical risk management.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's a lovely team that is packed with talent and a real pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgeable and seemingly always on call."
"They are able to perform to a high standard regardless of the problem posed."
"They are excellent and knowledgeable about claims, dealing with them efficiently and professionally."
"They have first rate knowledge combined with a solid pragmatic approach. They are extremely responsive and incredibly willing to help."
"It's a lovely team that is packed with talent and a real pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgeable and seemingly always on call."
"They are able to perform to a high standard regardless of the problem posed."
"They are excellent and knowledgeable about claims, dealing with them efficiently and professionally."
"They have first rate knowledge combined with a solid pragmatic approach. They are extremely responsive and incredibly willing to help."
Notable Practitioners
Lorna Hardman heads Browne Jacobson's clinical negligence department and has broad expertise in this sphere. She advises NHS trusts on claims involving gynaecological and birth injuries and offers further strength in inquests.
Ian Long is based in the firm's Nottingham office and acts on a range of matters, including spinal and birth injuries. He has a particular interest in claims involving ambulance services.
"He is thorough and robust."
Damian Whitlam regularly represents healthcare providers as well as individual clinicians and insurers in clinical negligence claims. He works on a range of matters, including those that concern mental health aspects.
"Damian is incredibly helpful and supportive. He bends over backwards and is very good at taking on board our comments and keeping us updated."
"Damian is very professional and helpful. He provides strong legal leadership and direction."
Sarah White advises on catastrophic injury and fatal claims concerning clinical negligence. She is also experienced in inquests and cases stemming from negligent psychiatric care.
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