Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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About
Provided by Stewarts
Suffering serious injury as a result of medical treatment can be both traumatic and life changing. Our aim is to secure the best possible future for our clients and their families.
Unlike other law firms, we focus exclusively on claims involving serious injury, in particular spinal cord injury and brain injury.
Our lawyers understand how the failure to properly diagnose, treat or manage medical issues can lead to serious injury or death.
Our lawyers only handle a small number of cases to ensure that they give your claim the attention it deserves. Our goal is to help our clients lead full and active lives.
We are ranked No.1 for clinical negligence by the directories. Our legal expertise and willingness to push boundaries has enabled our clients to win record-breaking compensation awards.
If you or a family member have been injured as a result of medical negligence or feel that you are not getting the specialist advice you require on an ongoing case then please contact us.
Chambers Review
Stewarts has a well-regarded group that handles a series of high-value clinical negligence cases. The team offers notable expertise in brain and spinal injury cases, as well as claims for neurological and psychological injuries. It regularly represents claimants left with significant paralysis following negligent treatment or delayed diagnoses.
Strengths
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"They have a really impressive way of working and are always accessible to clients."
"They have got a really strong team of people who are absolutely committed to getting to the bottom of cases."
"The team was superb from start to finish. They are supportive, knowledgeable and responded well with clear and concise information."
"They always dealt with the issues that arose with confidence and expertise, reassuring me that I was in the right hands."
"It's an excellent team with a real sense of everyone being on top of their brief and working together."
"They have a really impressive way of working and are always accessible to clients."
"They have got a really strong team of people who are absolutely committed to getting to the bottom of cases."
"The team was superb from start to finish. They are supportive, knowledgeable and responded well with clear and concise information."
"They always dealt with the issues that arose with confidence and expertise, reassuring me that I was in the right hands."
"It's an excellent team with a real sense of everyone being on top of their brief and working together."
Notable Practitioners
Anita Jewitt is the head of clinical negligence at Stewarts. She acts for both adults and children on brain and spinal injury claims, including those arising from negligent obstetric care. She also represents family members in cases involving delayed cancer diagnosis.
"Anita is professional and dedicated - she showed unwavering commitment to me throughout the case and was transparent and honest."
"Anita is so geared and sympathetic to the predicament that her clients are in. She is phenomenal in that hand-holding process."
"Anita really is an exemplary lawyer."
Hugh Johnson advises on claims regarding failures to diagnose and manage spinal injuries, as well as failings in psychiatric care. He has particular strength handling issues of causation and informed consent.
"Hugh's technical knowledge is superb."
"He is excellent with very complex cases and their nuances."
"I am very confident with Hugh representing me and always value his expertise and advice. He's always many steps ahead."
"Hugh Johnson is fiendishly intelligent, with a laser sharp focus on the issues that matter."
"He is a master tactician and so on the ball; not a single thing goes under his radar. He really understands the medical side and is always thinking about how to achieve the best outcome for clients."
Nick Knowles advises on catastrophic injury cases, including acquired brain and spinal injury claims. He frequently acts on behalf of children and those lacking mental capacity.
"He really knows what he is doing and is calm with the clients."
"Nick Knowles is absolutely outstanding."
Robert Dransfield frequently handles brain and spinal cord injury claims concerning delayed diagnosis and issues of informed consent. He offers particular strength in cauda equina cases.
"Robert Dransfield is very tactical and astute."
"Robert a delight to work with - he is strong and knowledgeable."
Amy Heath handles a variety of clinical negligence matters including brain injuries, birth injuries and spinal injuries. She also has experience dealing with claims relating to a delay in diagnosis.
"Amy is really thorough, handles clients really well and has excellent judgement."
"Amy Heath is highly experienced and incredibly sharp and caring. She has my best interests at heart and went above and beyond, leaving no stone unturned in reaching a successful outcome for me."
"Amy is phenomenal with client and she sees things through to the end."
"Amy is one of the best lawyers of her generation, with excellent judgement and a steely resolve."
Aimée Morris is a senior associate who assists on complex matters, including spinal and other neurological injuries.
"Aimée works incredibly hard and will go to the ends of the earth to get an outcome."
"She is one of the most empathetic solicitors I have come across. Her clients really adore her."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
Provided by Stewarts
Alexandra Bennett
Alison Goldney
Amy Goldman
Andrew Benzeval
Head of Department
Emily Goddard
Katherine Fitter
Nadia Krueger-Young
Victoria Williams