Medical negligence solicitors who understand what you’re going through
‘Our specialist medical negligence solicitors can advise you on all your options’
If you suffer an injury caused by medical negligence, it can have a devastating impact not just on your own lifestyle, but on your whole family’s way of life too. At what may be a particularly distressing time, you want to be sure you can count on expert help.
Medical negligence claims and compensation handled with understanding and expertise
Making a medical negligence claim can be a daunting process with many questions like how much compensation for medical negligence you might be entitled to.
To be successful, you need professional support and guidance on your side. We can advise you on the best steps to take, what medical negligence compensation amounts you might expect and then help you through the whole process with the aim of obtaining this so you can start to rebuild your life:
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Help with all types of claims
From acquired brain injuries and dental negligence, to birth injuries and spinal injuries, our team of expert medical negligence solicitors have an exhaustive experience of medical negligence claims and compensation. Whatever you need to claim for, we know how best to go about it.
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Understanding your claim
Our expert team will help you understand what constitutes medical negligence, and whether you can make a claim. We can also explain what level of damages and how much compensation for medical negligence you can expect should your claim be successful. Find out more.
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How to claim
Your medical negligence claims and compensation is our priority. As medical negligence solicitors, we’ve been helping clients make successful claims for decades, and pride ourselves on getting to grips with the complex needs of every case to deliver a speedy resolution. You can count on us for specialist knowledge, unparalleled commitment and a down-to-earth approach. Find out more.
To help you make an informed decision, we’ve also included answers to our most commonly asked questions about medical negligence claims as well as information on your funding options.
Otherwise, contact us today to discuss your medical negligence claims and compensation and ask us any questions you may have regarding everything from solicitors to medical negligence compensation amounts.
Case studies
£7.4 million recovered for child after delayed diagnosis of her neurological cancer
£975,000 recovered following GP’s failure to diagnose Strep A infection
£300,000 recovered for an 8 year old boy who suffered a type II Erb’s Palsy injury
In excess of £6 million for boy who suffered following GBS infection
Compensation for kidney stone left untreated for too long
Successful claim helps a double amputee to regain his independence with £375,000 compensation
Widow receives compensation for hospital’s failure to diagnose her late husband’s diabetes
Over £6m in compensation for a boy who suffered brain damage due to negligence
£750,000 awarded to our client for mis-managed limb ischaemia
£96,950 awarded to a claimant for substandard care resulting in a sacral pressure sore
Settlement for jockey whose fracture went unrecognised
£20,000 for the surgery that could have been avoided with an earlier diagnosis
Compensation for late diagnosis of cancer and to pay for future treatment
£488,000 payout for missed hip displacement
Parents in claim for financial compensation relating to their daughter’s death
Inquest into hospital failings and a claim for financial compensation
£125,000 for inadequate post-operative care
£350,000 recovered for patient who suffered brain injury due to a hospital acquired infection
Our credentials
“A premier Somerset firm with experience of a broad range of high-value matters, including catastrophic birth injury claims. Routinely engaged on cerebral palsy cases and spinal injury claims, and offers expertise in weight loss surgery and dental negligence matters. Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients): “Withy King were caring and understood us. They listened to our concerns and needs, and helped in whichever way they could.” “They are incredibly organised, easy to approach and they have a very supportive team who are incredibly sympathetic.” Notable practitioners: Head of department Simon Elliman (Band 1) oversees an array of complex claims, including cerebral palsy and spinal injury matters. In addition he acts on dental negligence cases. Sources say: “He is very able and he inspires confidence through calmness.” Market observers consider Paul Rumley (Band 1) “a very approachable lawyer with vast experience on high-value and complex cases.” He handles a range of matters including birth injury claims, fatal accidents and delay in diagnosis of cancer claims.” Chambers 2017 Somerset
“Highly commended firm with an excellent reputation across a broad spectrum of clinical negligence matters. Routinely acts on catastrophic cases including brain and spinal injury claims. Also noted for its handling of matters arising from amputation, delayed diagnosis and weight loss surgery. Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients): “They’ve been amazing. They spoke to me on a level I understood. They are very understanding and compassionate and they advised me well the whole way through.” Notable practitioners: Head of department Richard Coleman (Band 1) offers vast experience of complex claims involving cerebral palsy, spinal injury and bariatric surgery, among other matters. “He is very good at negotiating settlements in difficult cases” and “doesn’t lose sight of the human aspect of it all,” assert sources.” Chambers 2017 Oxford and surrounds
“Royds Withy King is a ‘leading firm’ for catastrophic birth injury cases. Key figures include practice head Simon Elliman, who handles dental negligence, cerebral palsy and spinal injury claims; ‘first-rate solicitor’ Paul Rumley; and Kerstin Kubiak, who stands out for her ‘exceptional analysis’.” Legal 500 2016 South West
“The ‘knowledgeable, dependable and competent’ team at Royds Withy King is led by ‘astute strategist’ Richard Coleman and includes Tracy Norris-Evans, who is ‘extremely knowledgeable and committed to her clients’.” Legal 500 2016 South East
