Department profile
Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
Kingsley Napley LLP
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www.kingsleynapley.co.ukAbout
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We deal with complex and high value clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Each case is led by a senior lawyer, and we always develop very strong and supportive relationships with our clients.
We focus on finding solutions which meet the individual needs of our clients, who are often coming to terms with life altering injuries or changes in family circumstances. Although the ultimate aim of any case is a substantial financial settlement, we take great care to make sure that the journey to that settlement is a positive and empowering experience.
Our clients include adults and children who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Each client is very much an individual, and we have huge experience in tailoring compensation to provide individualised care and support over our clients’ lifetimes.
We are members the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), Headway (the brain injury association), Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA), and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
Chambers Review
Kingsley Napley has a respected team of legal professionals that regularly handles significant high-profile cases. The firm offers a depth of expertise covering numerous types of matters, including brain and spinal cord injury claims. It features a strong bench of highly experienced solicitors who are often called upon to represent clients at inquests following the death of family members. Kingsley Napley is also highly adept at handling birth injury and neonatal claims, with further strength in psychiatric injury matters.
Strengths
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"The team is always responsive and organised and it has the expertise I needed."
"Kingsley Napley always has our best interests in mind. The team is responsive, always polite and clearly explain issues."
"The team is always responsive and organised and it has the expertise I needed."
"Kingsley Napley always has our best interests in mind. The team is responsive, always polite and clearly explain issues."
Notable Practitioners
James Bell handles a range of claims, including those relating to cerebral palsy following obstetric negligence and serious injury after failings in psychiatric care. His practice also encompasses delayed diagnosis, GP negligence and surgical error claims.
"James Bell is a real fighter for his clients, pushes very hard and has excellent judgement."
"He is hugely committed to his clients."
Terrence Donovan leads the medical negligence department at Kingsley Napley. He has particular experience in spinal and brain injury cases, including those stemming from birth injuries, such as cerebral palsy. He has further expertise in cases relating to delayed diagnosis and mismanagement of treatment, with additional strength handling wrongful birth cases and fatal claims arising from failings in psychiatric care.
"Terrence Donovan is so experienced, nothing fazes him. He has a really gentle manner and has excellent judgement."
Richard Lodge is particularly adept at handling brain and spinal injury claims arising from birth injuries and delayed diagnosis. He also advises on claims alleging surgical negligence, with notable experience handling complex issues surrounding informed consent.
"Richard Lodge is a very cerebral lawyer. He is very clever and good at looking at cases from alternative angles."
"He is very thorough and has a great appetite for the case."
Laura Sylvester is particularly active in cases involving delays in diagnosis, with additional strength in birth injury claims.
"Laura Sylvester puts in the hard work to get a good outcome for clients."
"She takes a very client-centric approach, has a good eye for detail and is very hands-on."
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