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email clinicalnegligence@ffw.com
Every year, many people are treated by healthcare professionals.
Occasionally, things go wrong. In some cases this may be because
the care has been sub-standard and if so, it may be possible to
make a clinical negligence claim.
Clinical negligence law is extremely complex and it is essential
that specialist advice is sought. At Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP,
we have expertise in these sensitive and often difficult cases. We
offer clients sensible and realistic advice about their clinical
negligence claim and the best way to seek clinical negligence
compensation.
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Clinical negligence cases
Field Fisher Waterhouse recovers substantial damages for
brain-damaged youth
Richard Earle has
recovered a substantial sum in compensation on behalf of Matthew
Ellerbeck, who sustained serious brain damage after contracting
herpes at the age of six. Read more.
B v Guy’s & St.Thomas’ NHS Trust
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Calvert Smith for an interim payment to cover the cost of
purchasing a suitable property and providing 24 hour care to B.
B was born on 19 April 2002 at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital.
He suffers from cerebral palsy which was
caused by admitted obstetric negligence. B’s injuries are very
severe and he is totally dependent on his family for care and
support which he requires on a 24 hour basis.
The solicitors acting for Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, having
accepted blame for his cerebral palsy as a result of medical
negligence in November 2006, refused to provide funds to enable B
and his family to move to appropriate accommodation and to provide
suitable care.
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Clinical negligence news
Paul McNeil speaks
at C5 Advanced Forum on Obstetric
Negligence.
23 May 2008
18 March 2008
Samantha Critchley comments on
bringing a case under the COSHH Regulations.
What legal directories say about our clinical negligence
team
This City-based firm elicits wide-ranging praise from clients.
It "demonstrates expertise in and commitment to people affected by
clinical negligence matters while the depth of its
understanding belies the size of the small but dedicated team'."
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'A pleasant team to deal with, reported both barristers and
opponents, it has the experience to handle a broad-based clinical
negligence caseload and “just gets on with it.”'
The Legal 500
'Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP handles a wide portfolio of
complex claims, and is not frightened to take on controversial
cases...the firm has impressed counsel with its organisation,
discipline and technical legal flair, and clients find the firm
supportive and sympathetic.'
'Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP is known for its work with
claims of maximum severity.'
What legal directories say about our clinical negligence
lawyers
Chambers
'Paul McNeil is widely described as "a standout" who "leaves
the client feeling confident about the suggested course of action."
Clients appreciate his "quiet, calm and thoughtful" manner and his
ability to "distil a case to its essence."'
'A “formidable, but fair opponent”, Paul McNeil leads the
department. “Tough and resolute” in style, he clearly “places his
clients’ interests foremost,” leading commentators highlight
regarding his dedication to the field.'
The Legal 500
'Partner Paul McNeil, who heads the Department, is “very
committed to his work and goes the extra mile to get the right
outcome”. He is held in high esteem by fellow lawyers and is
regarded by some as one of the country’s top clinical negligence
solicitors'.
'Assistant Samantha Critchley is considered a rising
star'
'Described as ‘careful and worthy of respect’, Field Fisher
Waterhouse’s Paul McNeil is a recognised authority on multi-injury,
obstetrics and paediatric cases.'
Clinical negligence: what our clients say
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“I found Paul to be sincere, considerate, sympathetic and
sensitive to our needs. He was always conscious we were dealing
with our lives, not just another case.”
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For further information about clinical negligence and free
initial legal advice, please contact Paul
McNeil or one of our clinical negligence lawyers team on
free phone 0800 358 3848.
We conduct many clinical negligence claims on a "no win - no fee" basis.
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