Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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Bindmans were one of the first firms to work in the field of clinical negligence. We are recognised as a leading firm and our clinical negligence partners are ranked as leaders in the field. Our expertise has been recognised by the Law Society and AVMA (the charity working for victims of medical accidents) for over 20 years.
We have particular expertise in claims arising in the following fields:
- Cerebral palsy and birth injury
- Surgical negligence
- Child medicine and paediatric
- Inadequate treatment by GPs
- Substandard care in accident and emergency
- Delay in diagnosis of cancer
- Pressure sores
Clinical negligence cases are complex and should only be handled by specialist lawyers. Our highly experienced team are committed to offering a personalised service, tailored to our client’s needs.
We are approved by the Legal Aid Agency to act in medical negligence cases where Legal Aid is available. Where clients do not qualify for Legal Aid we will explore a range of funding opinions including acting on a “no win, no fee” basis.
Chambers Review
Bindmans has a clinical negligence team with wide-ranging experience in matters of the utmost severity, including spinal cord and brain injuries. The team offers niche expertise in representing clients who have suffered serious injuries while in detention, deploying human rights arguments in support of claims. The firm's other areas of expertise include claims for gynaecological and psychiatric injuries.
Strengths
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"Bindmans has a great team of lawyers and when I have been unable to speak to the partner involved in my cases, other members of the team have always been able to assist me effectively."
"Bindmans has exemplary depth of legal expertise in the field of clinical negligence. The wider team's support of the lead lawyers was done with a high standard of professionalism, care and attention."
"They have kept me up to date at all times, provided clear communication and are happy to help in any circumstances."
"Bindmans has a great team of lawyers and when I have been unable to speak to the partner involved in my cases, other members of the team have always been able to assist me effectively."
"Bindmans has exemplary depth of legal expertise in the field of clinical negligence. The wider team's support of the lead lawyers was done with a high standard of professionalism, care and attention."
"They have kept me up to date at all times, provided clear communication and are happy to help in any circumstances."
Notable Practitioners
Jon Crocker is managing partner at Bindmans and he also heads the clinical negligence and personal injury team. He frequently advises on brain injury and Erb's palsy claims arising from obstetric negligence. He has further experience of psychiatric and fatal injury claims.
"Jon is measured, has good judgement on cases, understands the medicine and does a very good job in instructing experts."
"Jon is immensely experienced and has very good judgement - I rate him very highly."
"He is an excellent solicitor and totally committed to his clients."
Siobhan Kelly has substantial experience handling brain injury and obstetric cases. She is also noted for her ability to provide counsel on matters involving complex liability issues.
"Siobhan is a very knowledgeable lawyer."
"She is sympathetic with clients and has excellent judgement."
"Siobhan’s work is done to a very exemplary standard and she will always pursue the case as vigorously as possible."
"Siobhan is really smart and has a great connection with her clients. She is very determined but has a lovely manner with opponents, who really respect her."
Sally Jean Nicholes advises on disability and fatality claims surrounding misdiagnosis and negligence in paramedic care. She has further experience handling brain injury cases.
"She is really experienced and very competent."
"She has enormous experience and is very quietly and unobtrusively efficient."
"Sally is one of the kindest and most experienced solicitors acting for claimants. She takes phenomenal care of them and has got a superb manner with people from all walks of life."
Yagmur Ekici handles a range of clinical negligence matters including brain injuries and psychiatric injuries. She is also well placed to assist clients with personal injury claims.
"Yagmur is brilliant and a really good negotiator."
"Yagmur is an impressive partner."
"Yagmur is incredible - she is super competent and delightful as a person."
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