Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
About
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Our specialist team of medical negligence lawyers have vast experience of handling the full range of medical negligence (sometimes called clinical negligence) cases that arise from care received in the NHS and in the 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. We work with our clients and their families to ensure they get the answers, compensation and the often life-long support they need.
Medical negligence claims can be fiercely defended, so it's important that your legal team have real expertise in this field. Our senior solicitors have over 175 years’ experience of handling all types of medical negligence claims. So you can be assured that your claim will be handled by one of the leading, specialist clinical negligence law firms in the UK with considerable experience in extremely complex and high profile medical negligence cases.
Do not be concerned about the cost of funding your claim and don't be put off seeking our help. There is a time limit for medical negligence claims, so talk to us as soon as possible. We can advise you, free of charge at first, about all of the options available and find a way of helping you that best suits your individual needs, including No-Win-No-Fee arrangements.
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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