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Tozers LLP

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : South West


Tozers LLP

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The consequences of medical mistakes can be devastating. If you or a loved one have suffered from medical negligence, our experienced solicitors are here to help you get the answers you need and the best financial settlement, so you can start to put your life back together again.

Dealing with the impact of a medical mistake is often about more than physical injury - there can also be emotional and financial worries as a result of this.

Type of work

Recent Cases

  • Securing damages of £1,000,000 for a young man who sustained a severe brachial plexus injury at birth.
  • Securing damages of £300,000 for a woman who suffered psychiatric harm and gynaecological injuries as a result of negligence during the delivery of her son.
  • Securing damages of £575,000 plus annual payments of £117,000 per annum for an 86 year old lady who suffered a cauda equina injury as a result of a hospitals failure to pick up on the progressive deterioration in her back condition.
  • Recovering damages of £1,615,500 plus annual payments of £55,000 to the family of a woman who died following a negligent failure to pick up on complications arising from surgery.
  • Securing damages of £1,250,000 for a young woman who sustained a severe brachial plexus injury at birth.

Chambers Review

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - South West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Tozers is a highly regarded clinical negligence practice based in Exeter with a broad range of expertise, most notably in Erb's palsy cases. The firm also handles other complex claims, including obstetrics and brain injury cases. Its lawyers regularly represent clients in cerebral palsy and group B strep claims. The team offers notable expertise in the areas of spinal injury and infections.

Strengths

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  • They very much know their stuff and are experts in this field. They are very good at exploring all possible options and avenues.

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  • Tozers has an impressive combination of medical and legal expertise and the ability to pinpoint causation and liability in a complex case.

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  • They are efficient, hugely knowledgeable and dedicated to securing justice. All of my questions have been answered quickly, knowledgeably and without judgement.

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  • The team have been exceptional in how they have supported me and my family throughout the entire process, and they have demonstrated this in their patience, empathy and understanding.

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  • The team at Tozers has been outstanding and has always given our family 110%.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Clair Hemming
    Band 1Clair Hemming

    Clair Hemming

    Clair Hemming assists clients with cases relating to birth injuries, including claims concerning cerebral palsy and Erb's palsy.

    • Clair has been with me every step of the way and she has responded with the utmost respect, empathy and dignity at all times.

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    • Clair’s subject knowledge is exceptional. She is also warm, extremely approachable and gives you a real sense that she’s in control and you’re in very good hands.

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    • Clair is meticulous and thoughtful. She knows all the arguments and always comes up with interesting angles to get good results for her clients.

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  • Band 1Endurance Arthur
    Band 1Endurance Arthur

    Endurance Arthur

    Endurance Arthur heads the clinical negligence practice at Tozers. She is widely acknowledged for her noteworthy experience in complex catastrophic brain injury claims and spinal injury cases.

    • I would recommend Endurance 100% to anyone. Her professionalism, knowledge and client service are outstanding.

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  • Band 2Simon Mansfield
    Band 2Simon Mansfield

    Simon Mansfield

    Simon Mansfield focuses his practice on birth injury claims, including assisting with Erb's palsy cases. He also acts in delayed diagnosis claims.

    • Simon's dedication and support have been truly exceptional.

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    • Simon is so experienced. He can always see what is going on under the surface.

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  • Associates to watchMichelle Beckett
    Associates to watchMichelle Beckett

    Michelle Beckett

    Michelle Beckett is a senior associate who advises on a variety of clinical negligence cases, including those involving Erb's palsy and delays in diagnosis.

    • I couldn’t ask for anyone better than Michelle, she has been amazing.

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    • She has a particular strength in constructing a persuasive schedule of loss and teases out all the good arguments for maximising the damages in a case.

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    • We felt cared for and safe in Michelle’s hands. Her compassion ensured all our needs were met and we will forever regard her with the utmost respect and gratitude.

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    • Michelle explained things clearly and handled my case with patience and understanding.

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