Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

Hay & Kilner in Newcastle has an established group handling high-value cases, including those involving birth injury and cauda equina syndrome. The team also assists with claims regarding brain injuries as a result of negligent care. It has further experience in claims involving amputations and necrotising fasciitis, and it is experienced in delayed diagnosis and surgical negligence claims.

"I found Hay & Kilner very professional, efficient, responsive and kind. They made me feel like a valued client."

"The department are very professional but are also very client-friendly and approachable."

"Hay & Kilner have got a highly specialised team in clinical negligence. They have people who have done a lot of this type of work and are very good at it."

"The service has been impeccable throughout the firm at all stages of my case. They have a personal touch while remaining professional."

"Hay Kilner is an excellent law firm and I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking launch a clinical negligence claim. They make clients comfortable with the legal processes and procedures."

David Bradshaw has wide-ranging expertise that encompasses complex brain injury and spinal injury claims. He also has experience handling birth injuries and birth mismanagement cases. "David Bradshaw is immensely experienced; he has had a lifetime in clinical negligence. He is highly recommended." "David is very good at building up a rapport with clients." "David kept me updated regularly and clearly, responded to queries promptly and was very knowledgeable. My case was dealt with kindly, compassionately, respectfully and in confidence." "David's compassion towards his clients is second to none. His leadership qualities in this case are outstanding and I don’t know what I would have done without his help and support."

Clare Thompson is head of department at Hay & Kilner. She is well versed in surgical negligence and cauda equina syndrome claims, as well as delayed diagnosis of cancer and complex brain injuries suffered at birth. "Clare has been tenacious at resolving extremely stressful things for us in a calm and sophisticated way." "Clare is at the top of her game." "Clare Thompson has first-class intellect, is very formidable and gets remarkable results." "Clare has always guided me but let me make important decisions, and has been so respectful, open and honest. I would not have wanted to go through this journey with anyone else." "Clare is very knowledgeable and someone who very clearly gets to know her clients and does everything to ensure they get the best outcome. She will really fight her client's corner."

Helen Morland often deals with delayed diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome and necrotising fasciitis. She also has significant experience in fatal incident claims and brain injury cases. "Helen was amazing. At a really trying time in my life, she was my rock." "Helen Morland is very good on client care and gets good results." "Helen has a great rapport with her clients and a no-nonsense approach."

Lauren Hall is well versed in handling clinical negligence cases concerning cancer, delays in diagnosis and brain injuries. She is also experienced in inquests. "Lauren Hall is very good. She's really friendly and helpful."