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We have one of the most well-established and experienced clinical negligence teams in the country. Our clinical negligence lawyers have a reputation for winning complex medical negligence cases and we have helped thousands of people claim compensation.

Clinical negligence (also known as medical negligence) can have a huge impact on a person’s life, both physically and psychologically. Making a claim can get you the compensation you deserve for the treatment you need, the financial losses you may have suffered and the future treatment you need.

Our expertise spans many areas of medical negligence including:

Birth injury claimsCerebral palsy claims
Claims for children
Cosmetic surgery claims
GP negligence claims
Surgical negligence claims
Orthopaedic and spinal injury claims
Prescription error claims
Cancer claims
Gynaecology claims
Urology claims
Inquests and fatal accident claims
Eye related injury claims
Stillbirth claims
Accident and Emergency (A&E) claims
Hospital acquired infection claims
Care of the elderly claims

Chambers Review

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - The South

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What the Team is Known For

Thomson Snell & Passmore is an esteemed department with an excellent reputation in the South East. It has an impressive track record in cerebral palsy and amputation cases. The team has further expertise in fatal claims and inquests, as well as delayed diagnosis of cancer cases. The firm offers expertise in matters relating to spinal injuries, houses gynaecology expertise and provides assistance in pursuing PTSD claims. The firm is based in Tunbridge Wells.

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Strengths

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Their level of expertise has been professional at all times and they have involved me with decision-making at all stages. The wider team were always professional and responded in a timely manner.

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Anyone I dealt with demonstrated professionalism, expertise and support to enable the lead lawyers to concentrate on other aspects of my case. Administration was carried out in a timely manner.

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They are a strong presence in the field of clinical negligence.

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondent
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They do more bespoke, personal representation. If you don't want to go to a big, London-rate firm, they are in a really good position. They are diligent, very well run and in tune with their clients.

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondent
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It is an outstanding firm offering a superb personal service to its clients. They are technically very astute, very good at reading the case and their opponent, and devote the necessary resources.

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondent
UK

Their level of expertise has been professional at all times and they have involved me with decision-making at all stages. The wider team were always professional and responded in a timely manner.

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondent
UK

Anyone I dealt with demonstrated professionalism, expertise and support to enable the lead lawyers to concentrate on other aspects of my case. Administration was carried out in a timely manner.

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondent
UK

They are a strong presence in the field of clinical negligence.

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondent
UK

They do more bespoke, personal representation. If you don't want to go to a big, London-rate firm, they are in a really good position. They are diligent, very well run and in tune with their clients.

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant respondent
UK

It is an outstanding firm offering a superb personal service to its clients. They are technically very astute, very good at reading the case and their opponent, and devote the necessary resources.

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Notable Practitioners

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Fiona Follis

Head of Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

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Fiona Follis is a highly respected practitioner who advises clients in relation to matters such as catastrophic birth injury claims, surgical negligence and failure in diagnosis.

Fiona has the people skills that others just completely envy, both with clients and opposite numbers.

Fiona brings years of experience to her role. She's got strong technical ability and cares about delivering good outcomes in very complex cases.

Fiona is very experienced and knows exactly what she is doing. She is also very good at explaining things in plain language, very organised and efficient.

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Graham Bell

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Graham Bell is a highly renowned and experienced partner with considerable expertise in clinical negligence matters. He represents clients in a wide range of matters spanning issues including delay in diagnosis claims and cerebral palsy cases stemming from birth injuries, as well as meningitis-related matters.

Graham is the consummate professional lawyer. He is exceptionally strong in every aspect of an action and has inspired confidence at every stage of the case.

Graham was always personable, extremely professional and approachable at all stages of my case, demonstrating his excellent service levels to his clients.

Graham has real technical nous about him. He is also very diligent in his approach and will achieve the best results.

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James Cahan

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James Cahan is held in high regard for his experience in surgical and treatment negligence cases, as well as duty of care matters. He also handles amputation and fatality-related claims.

James is very diligent and has good judgement; he is the type of solicitor who drives the case forward.

James is top-drawer and a nice person to work with.

James is brilliant to work with.

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

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Fiona Follis

Head of Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

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Graham Bell

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James Cahan

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