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What the Team is Known For

Weightmans is highly expert in a broad spectrum of clinical negligence matters. The team is regularly instructed to defend the NHS and private healthcare providers against high-value, complex cases, with notable expertise in group claims. It also offers deep experience in disputes involving organ transplants, cerebral palsy, delays in diagnosis and brain injuries in children. The firm is noted for its capabilities in relation to mediation and other ADR methods, in addition to litigation.

Strengths

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They are really quite practical in wanting to apply the advice to your position and trying to resolve any problems that you have.

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They have been absolutely excellent and always try to find a practical resolution. They have the knowledge to deal with most things we come across and understand the issues we face.

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They are strong across the board and the team can draw upon each other's expertise.

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Weightmans is a good defendant medical negligence firm with a lot of experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rachel Kneale
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Rachel Kneale
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Rachel Kneale has extensive expertise in the clinical negligence field, with particular strength handling issues of quantum. She regularly advises on claims arising from surgical error and post-surgical care, such as brain injury and neuropathic pain, with additional experience of obstetric cases.

Rachel is very skilled, she is someone who always stands out.

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Vicky Morris
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Vicky Morris
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Vicky Morris focuses on patient safety initiatives and has notable experience handling group actions. She offers strength in delayed diagnosis, birth injury and fatal accident claims, acting for NHS trusts and NHS Resolution.

Vicky is just so knowledgeable and goes above and beyond. She is brilliant at what she does and is an amazing people person.

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Rachel Kneale
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Rachel Kneale
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Vicky Morris
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Vicky Morris
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