Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - East Anglia
What the Team is Known For
Ashtons Legal has a well-regarded team of clinical negligence specialists undertaking a full range of complex claims, including injuries such as cerebral palsy arising from negligence during birth and neonatal care. The team handles a broad caseload encompassing issues relating to elderly care and mental health treatment. It also demonstrates expertise in delayed diagnosis claims. The firm has a notable presence across East Anglia, with offices based in Norwich, Cambridge and Ipswich, among others.
Strengths
"The team is organised. They are dedicated and have excellent processes in place."
"The team's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is strong."
"I find the solicitors at Ashtons Legal to be knowledgeable. They are also approachable, efficient and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Norwich-based Sandra Patton is renowned for her skilful handling of complex cases involving obstetric and catastrophic injuries.
Tom Cook is a distinguished clinical negligence practitioner with extensive experience in catastrophic brain injury cases, including complex cerebral palsy claims.
Sharon Allison, based in Bury St Edmunds, is head of the medical negligence department. She possesses experience in delayed diagnosis and cerebral palsy cases. She further focuses on claims involving mental health issues. "Sharon has very good commercial sense and is strategic." "Sharon is an amazing lawyer."
Ben Ward regularly represents claimants in matters relating to brain and birth injuries. He has particular expertise handling cerebral palsy claims. "Ben has great judgement. He is very hardworking, understands the issues and fights hard." "He works thoroughly with all the experts and he is also really good with clients." "Ben has great client skills. He is superb at putting clients at ease and guiding them through difficult processes."
Amanda Cavanagh has notable experience handling catastrophic claims. Her practice spans misdiagnosis cases, as well as inquests. "Amanda is knowledgeable, approachable, prompt and efficient." "Amanda has very sound judgement."
Penny Tilmouth is an associate in the firm's medical negligence team. She has experience handling cases involving cerebral palsy and other birth injuries. "Penny is very hardworking." "Penny is careful and thoughtful."
