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Our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors has significant experience of handling a full range of medical negligence cases. Sometimes called clinical negligence, these are cases that arise from poor quality or sub-standard care received in the NHS or private health care sector.


We care passionately about helping people seriously injured through no fault of their own and helping them to get the justice they deserve.


Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors have helped thousands of people who have found themselves in the same position as you. We work with our clients and their families to make sure they get the answers, compensation and the often life-long support they need.


Clinical negligence claims can be fiercely defended, however. So, it's essential that your legal team has real expertise in this field. Our senior lawyers have more than 175 years’ experience of supporting all types of medical negligence claims. It means you can be assured your claim will be handled by one of the leading, specialist clinical negligence law firms in the UK – and benefit from our considerable experience in extremely complex and high-profile cases.

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What the Team is Known For

Shoosmiths has a well-regarded clinical negligence practice based in Reading with a strong reputation for handling an array of complex cases, demonstrating expertise in cerebral and Erb's palsy. The firm has an impressive track record in complicated brain injury and spinal injury cases, as well as surgical negligence claims. It offers additional experience in ophthalmic claims. The team works closely with its Court of Protection team to provide a holistic service for clients.

Strengths

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The team at Shoosmiths is very approachable.

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Shoosmiths' lawyers have extensive knowledge of the expertise involved in a matter.

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The lawyers have extraordinary attention to detail and substantial experience of dealing with big, complicated and lengthy cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Denise Stephens
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Denise Stephens
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Denise Stephens possesses extensive experience in complex catastrophic brain injury and obstetric claims. She also assists with failure to diagnose cases.

Her client handling skills are second to none.

Denise is immensely experienced, skilled and committed. She is knowledgeable, empathetic and communicative.

Denise is very thorough, detailed and organised. She also looks outside the box.

Denise is really on top of the detail.

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Susan Prior
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Susan Prior has a broad clinical negligence practice that involves routinely acting on behalf of claimants. She advises clients on a range of matters including claims arising from delays and failures in diagnosis.

Susan has got really good attention to detail.

Susan is very prepared and thoughtful.

Her expertise and judgement is spot on.

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