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The JMW clinical negligence team was established more than 20 years ago and specialises in catastrophic injury claims, particularly brain and spinal injuries. However, we are able to handle the full spectrum of claims arising from poor care in hospitals, GP surgeries or other healthcare setting. 

Led by leading clinical solicitor Eddie Jones, we have a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results alongside excellent client care. Our team comprises of six partners based out of our Manchester office, but serving clients nationwide, and one partner based in our London office. It also includes numerous associates and junior solicitors. 

We have successfully settled thousands of cases, including obtaining settlements of £26 million and two of £25 million for children who suffered brain damage at birth. We have also recovered £9.3 million for a client who suffered negligent treatment of cauda equina syndrome, an injury we have particular expertise in. 

We have strong links with charities and support services who can provide additional help to our clients. As a full service law firm we are able to provide advice from experts in other departments on areas such as the Court of Protection, wills, trusts and estate planning, employment and family law.

Careful guidance is provided on funding arrangements. We are able to offer no win, no fee agreements and we also have a Legal Aid contract and can offer this in the limited cases where this remains available. 

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What the Team is Known For

JMW Solicitors has a strong local team attracting serious brain and spinal injury cases from across the country, owing to its large team of highly regarded clinical negligence specialists. The team handles major obstetric and neonatal negligence cases in which babies have been left with cerebral palsy and severe brain damage. The firm demonstrates further experience with failure to diagnose cases, including cauda equina syndrome. It also acts on amputation claims and cases of negligently performed surgery.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eddie Jones
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Eddie Jones
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Eddie Jones is head of the firm's clinical negligence department in Manchester. He has extensive experience acting on high-value birth, brain and spinal injury claims, including cauda equina syndrome cases.

"The service Eddie provides is excellent."

"He is one of the leading names in the market."

"He is a top-notch lawyer."

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Angharad Hughes
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Angharad Hughes is well equipped to deal with cases involving brain injuries during birth, cauda equina syndrome claims and matters arising from diagnostic errors.

"Angharad is very good - she is very careful, hard-working and goes above and beyond for clients."

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Sally Leonards
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Sally Leonards advises clients in relation to high-value cerebral palsy birth injuries, as well as highly complex claims relating to cauda equina syndrome.

"She has an amazing reputation in the space."

"She has vast knowledge of not only the legalities of cases but also the medical facets."

Mark Havenhand
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Mark Havenhand
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Mark Havenhand is experienced in surgical negligence, gynaecological claims and GP cases. He regularly handles cases brought against NHS trusts as well as private healthcare providers.

"Mark is a fantastic solicitor who explains everything in detail and puts clients at ease."

"He is a very strong lawyer. He is brilliant with clients and a passionate claimant lawyer."

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Melissa Gardner
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Melissa Gardner is able to handle matters arising from birth injuries resulting in catastrophic brain damage, as well as cases related to neonatal negligence. She has additional experience relating to spinal cord injuries due to delays in diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome.

"Melissa is amazing; she works really hard for clients."

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

Eddie Jones
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Eddie Jones
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Angharad Hughes
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Sally Leonards
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Mark Havenhand
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Mark Havenhand
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Melissa Gardner
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