Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 2
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Provided by DMH Stallard LLP
DMH Stallard has a highly experienced Clinical Negligence team providing skilled representation across a full spectrum of clinical negligence, including misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment and surgical errors, all of which can lead to a negligence claim. We work with a range of clients who are seeking to address negligence that they have faced, including, but not limited to:
- Birth defects
- Fatal accidents
- Cosmetic surgery
- Errors during treatment
- Dental negligence
Cases we have been involved with this year include:
- Negligence claims against the NHS, private consultants and hospitals
- Complex claims involving multiple defendants
- Failure to diagnose
- Errors in treatment at birth - obstetrics
The team continues to be a trusted legal support to the Clinical Injury Support Team of one of the UK’s leading health insurance providers. We work with their members to provide support and advice should things go wrong in their treatment, working with them to assess whether it may be possible to pursue a claim, supporting the medical insurer’s members and their families at all stages of the process.
The approach the team takes is one that is proactive and robust. We work closely with all parties involved and every client can be assured that the team will ‘hold their hand’, support them, and provide all the technical expertise required to succeed in their case.
Chambers Review
DMH Stallard has an impressive team providing skilled representation in a host of negligence matters, including negligent surgery as well as failed and delayed diagnoses of cancer. The firm also covers claims arising from negligent hip replacement surgery. The team is based in Crawley.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DMH Stallard are superior to others with their attentiveness to my emails and phone calls."
"The DMH Stallard team are very commercial and pragmatic, while still delivering a very personalised and bespoke service."
"The team make you feel as if you are their number one client. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they will always explain until you fully understand what is possible and what is not."
"They are always on hand, and communication is good across all members. All the documents I received were explained."
"DMH Stallard are superior to others with their attentiveness to my emails and phone calls."
"The DMH Stallard team are very commercial and pragmatic, while still delivering a very personalised and bespoke service."
"The team make you feel as if you are their number one client. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they will always explain until you fully understand what is possible and what is not."
"They are always on hand, and communication is good across all members. All the documents I received were explained."
Notable Practitioners
Tessa Grayson is a highly regarded clinical negligence lawyer with extensive experience in birth injury claims and delayed diagnoses of cancer. She is based in the firm's Crawley office.
"Tessa Grayson is a very knowledgeable individual who puts her clients first and ensures that they are kept abreast with the legal process."
"Tessa goes above and beyond to ensure that we feel supported and get the best service."
"Tessa is patient, kind and understanding, especially in an emotional situation where feelings run high."
"I find Tessa to be one of the most honest people I know. She shows empathy, and is professional, knowledgeable and supportive."