Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
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Band 3
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01326 318900Chambers Review
Coodes is a Falmouth-based firm with expertise in a range of clinical negligence claims, including delayed diagnosis, negligent surgery and birth injury. The firm possesses experience assisting with cases involving catastrophic neurological injuries and amputations. Its lawyers also handle consent-related issues stemming from medical trials.
Strengths
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"They are all hugely empathetic to their clients, explain the process in a jargon-free way and leave no stone unturned when investigating."
"Coodes has extremely experienced lawyers, and their knowledge and expertise enables them to conduct the most complex cases."
"They are all hugely empathetic to their clients, explain the process in a jargon-free way and leave no stone unturned when investigating."
"Coodes has extremely experienced lawyers, and their knowledge and expertise enables them to conduct the most complex cases."
Notable Practitioners
Julie Hatton acts for clients in maximum severity cases such as those arising from brain or spinal injuries, fatal accident claims, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors and obstetric injury cases including cerebral palsy. She is based in Coodes's office in Falmouth.
"Julie is a first-class lawyer committed to going the extra mile to achieve the best possible result for those whose lives have been tragically affected by negligent medical care."
"Julie always kept me updated and helped me to understand when difficult questions or decisions came up, so that I could make informed decisions."
Rachel Pearce heads the clinical negligence team at Coodes. She is acknowledged for her work on misdiagnosis and delay in treatment claims, as well as birth injury cases. Pearce also acts in cases of negligent care and assists clients with inquests.
"Rachel demonstrates a high level of skill and expertise that features whether a claim is large or small, coupled with the ability to respond to any direction that the case moves."
"Rachel fights hard for all her clients and has particular expertise in complex and challenging birth injury cases. She is hugely dedicated and committed to all of her clients."
"Rachel is very experienced and very knowledgeable."