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Simon Elliman

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Simon, a Partner, heads the Medical Negligence team, and is based in our Bath office. Simon has particular expertise in birth injury and cerebral palsy cases, being described by the independent legal directory Chambers as “well regarded for his handling of cerebral palsy cases” and by The Legal 500 as a “cerebral palsy expert”. They also recognise him as a "Leader in his field". Simon also deals with “wrongful birth” cases, recovering damages of £3 million in such a case in 2010.

My wife and I have been obliged to pursue a particularly difficult and complex dental negligence claim. However, we were were fortunate in finding Simon Elliman and his team who have given us great support and advice and handled our claim very professionally. Although it has been a stressful time for us both the support Simon and the team at Royds Withy King provided has helped smooth the process for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to others in a similar situation. "

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About Simon

Described by clients as ‘extremely approachable and knowledgeable’, and by The Legal 500 UK as “a very experienced lawyer with excellent judgment“, Simon is thoroughly committed to his work.

Even outside work, Simon is fascinated by medical law, and completed a Master’s degree in Medical Law and Ethics in 2010, graduating with Distinction. Simon is a member of two specialist panels, the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel, and Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA). He is also accredited as a Senior Litigator with APIL. He has had articles published in Clinical Risk, Medical Litigation, Healthcare Risk Report, the Solicitors Journal and the New Law Journal.

He qualified as a lawyer in 1992, becoming a Partner at Royds Withy King in 2000. Apart from his birth injury expertise, Simon also heads Royds Withy King’s Dental Unit, and deals with cancer cases, fatal accidents claims, claims concerning consent to treatment, and nerve damage cases, among others.

“Head of department Simon Elliman oversees an array of complex claims, including cerebral palsy and spinal injury matters. In addition he acts on dental negligence cases“. Chambers & Partners UK assert that “he is very able and he inspires confidence through calmness“, while The Legal 500 UK state that he displays “an assured touch on difficult cases“.

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There is nothing more satisfying than being able to help families rebuild their lives after some of the very traumatic events that they undergo in their medical treatment. Many of our cases are very hard-fought, and it is a matter of pride for us that we will never settle for second-best when negotiating for our clients.

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The Darnley vs Croydon Health Services NHS Trust case: too onerous a duty?

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The Supreme Court has recently handed down its judgment in the case of Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The case had raised the question of whether reception staff owed a duty of care to patients; the Supreme Court has now confirmed that non-medically trained staff do owe such a duty of care. But where does this leave A&E departments, and what does it tell us about the state of our NHS?

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Simon Elliman explores whether greedy claimants or their greedier lawyers are causing the NHS to “go broke” (as Donald Trump might put it). Here’s a hint: it’s neither of them.

Operating by torchlight: The modern NHS

4 May 2016

Simon Elliman considers a recent episode where a 14-year-old girl died after an emergency procedure had to be carried out by torchlight on a ward, due to insufficient anaesthetists or emergency staff being available to open another theatre, and asks what the implications are for NHS resourcing.

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Disabled girl and her birth mother to sue for justice

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Report highlights rise in maternity negligence cases

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Birth injury legal experts at Withy King have welcomed today’s report on ‘Maternity services in England’ released by the National Audit Office. The report raises significant concerns over the standards of medical care on NHS maternity wards. Simon Elliman, Head …

Former dentist joins Withy King following rapid rise in dental claims

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The Claimant suffered with multiple sclerosis so had a pre-existing vulnerability to pressure sores. He was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and was treated on an acute assessment ward.

£10,000 award for delay in diagnosing and treating a heel pressure sore

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Royds Withy King Insights: Spinal Injury Claims

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