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Weightmans

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant

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Weightmans

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Claims for medical malpractice can be complex, often involve substantial sums in damages and cost but, on occasion, the smallest value cases can be the most challenging to manage. Our medical malpractice team can provide advice on all aspects of liability, claim value, policy response and reputation management. We act on behalf of a number of medical malpractice insurers and indemnifiers working closely with brokers and other intermediaries to achieve the best outcome for all involved.

We routinely handle injury claims against medical professionals and organisations of the highest value and complexity but we also have the necessary expertise and commercial acumen to advise on lower value claims which come with their own challenges. Our skilled legal team includes dual-qualified doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals but we all understand and advise on the sensitive socio-economic, political and reputational pressures our clients face on receipt of and during the life of a claim. We listen, understand and advise in collaboration with our clients and whilst we may advise defending appropriate cases to trial, are equally adept at advising on strategies that deliver the most commercially effective resolution.

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Clinical Negligence: Mainly Defendant - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


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 very experienced and handle cases efficiently.

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  • Weightmans have an excellent ethos. All those who I work with are very experienced and have clearly received excellent training.

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  • They have a real client focus and are pragmatic in their approach. They have a good range of staff from partners to newly qualified staff.

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  • Their client care goes beyond the usual offering. They are always available and provide quick, but moreover, practical advice.

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  • I have worked with many different individuals at Weightmans and have been impressed at how all of them are efficient, approachable and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rachel Kneale
    Band 2Rachel Kneale

    Rachel Kneale

    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 a well known expert in her field.

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  • Band 4Damian Whitlam
    Band 4Damian Whitlam

    Damian Whitlam

    Damian Whitlam regularly represents healthcare providers as well as individual clinicians and insurers in clinical negligence claims. He works on a range of matters, including those that concern mental health aspects.

  • Band 4Vicky Morris
    Band 4Vicky Morris

    Vicky Morris

    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.

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