Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
About
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors has significant experience of handling a full range of medical negligence cases. Sometimes called clinical negligence, these are cases that arise from poor quality or sub-standard care received in the NHS or private health care sector.
We care passionately about helping people seriously injured through no fault of their own and helping them to get the justice they deserve.
Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors have helped thousands of people who have found themselves in the same position as you. We work with our clients and their families to make sure they get the answers, compensation and the often life-long support they need.
Clinical negligence claims can be fiercely defended, however. So, it's essential that your legal team has real expertise in this field. Our senior lawyers have more than 175 years’ experience of supporting all types of medical negligence claims. It means you can be assured your claim will be handled by one of the leading, specialist clinical negligence law firms in the UK – and benefit from our considerable experience in extremely complex and high-profile cases.
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths has a well-regarded clinical negligence practice based in Reading with a strong reputation for handling an array of complex cases, demonstrating expertise in cerebral and Erb's palsy. The firm has an impressive track record in complicated brain injury and spinal injury cases, as well as surgical negligence claims. It offers additional experience in ophthalmic claims. The team works closely with its Court of Protection team to provide a holistic service for clients.
Strengths
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"Shoosmiths' lawyers have extensive knowledge of the expertise involved in a matter."
"The team at Shoosmiths is very approachable."
"The lawyers have extraordinary attention to detail and substantial experience of dealing with big, complicated and lengthy cases."
"Shoosmiths' lawyers have extensive knowledge of the expertise involved in a matter."
"The team at Shoosmiths is very approachable."
"The lawyers have extraordinary attention to detail and substantial experience of dealing with big, complicated and lengthy cases."
Notable Practitioners
Denise Stephens possesses extensive experience in complex catastrophic brain injury and obstetric claims. She also assists with failure to diagnose cases.
"Denise is really on top of the detail."
"Denise is very thorough, detailed and organised. She also looks outside the box."
"Denise is immensely experienced, skilled and committed. She is knowledgeable, empathetic and communicative."
"Her client handling skills are second to none."
Susan Prior has a broad clinical negligence practice that involves routinely acting on behalf of claimants. She advises clients on a range of matters including claims arising from delays and failures in diagnosis.
"Susan has got really good attention to detail."
"Her expertise and judgement is spot on."
"Susan is very prepared and thoughtful."
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