Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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Provided by Kingsley Napley LLP
We deal with complex and high value clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Each case is led by a senior lawyer, and we always develop very strong and supportive relationships with our clients.
We focus on finding solutions which meet the individual needs of our clients, who are often coming to terms with life altering injuries or changes in family circumstances. Although the ultimate aim of any case is a substantial financial settlement, we take great care to make sure that the journey to that settlement is a positive and empowering experience.
Our clients include adults and children who have suffered catastrophic injuries. We particularly specialise in cases relating to injuries sustained at birth as well as brain and spinal injuries. Each client is very much an individual, and we have huge experience in tailoring compensation to provide individualised care and support over our clients’ lifetimes.
Our team includes lawyers who are accredited for clinical negligence work by the charity Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA).
Chambers Review
Kingsley Napley has a respected team of legal professionals that regularly handles significant high-profile cases. The firm offers a depth of expertise covering numerous types of matters, including brain and spinal cord injury claims, birth injury and neonatal matters, and psychiatric injuries. It features a strong bench of highly experienced solicitors who are often called upon to represent clients at inquests following the death of family members.
Strengths
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"They have shown dedication, compassion and a very high level of professionalism."
"Every person I have spoken to at Kingsley Napley has been very knowledgeable and has been able to give me detailed explanations."
"They have shown dedication, compassion and a very high level of professionalism."
"Every person I have spoken to at Kingsley Napley has been very knowledgeable and has been able to give me detailed explanations."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Lodge is particularly adept at handling brain and spinal injury claims arising from birth injuries and delayed diagnosis. He also advises on claims alleging surgical negligence, with notable experience handling complex issues regarding informed consent.
"He's extremely meticulous, careful and does a great job for his clients."
"Richard is responsive, transparent and takes the time to clearly articulate issues and implications, as well as informing me regularly on next steps. He has gone above and beyond in supporting me."
"Richard has a really good eye for detail."
James Bell is head of medical negligence and personal injury at Kingsley Napley. He handles a range of claims, including those relating to cerebral palsy following obstetric negligence, failings in psychiatric care and cases arising from delayed diagnosis, GP negligence and surgical error.
"James is a very experienced litigator."
"James Bell is a brilliant lawyer."
Eurydice Cote regularly assists clients seeking compensation for severe injuries suffered as the result of clinical negligence, including cauda equina, ophthalmic and brain injury claims.
"Eurydice is fantastic. She has got a wonderful, calm demeanour and she is very hardworking and knowledgeable in the area."
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