Band 2
Provided by Richard Starkie
Richard has dealt with almost every type of medical negligence claim.
The bulk of his cases concern the following:
Brain injuries sustained at birth and shortly thereafter
Surgery to the brain and spine
Complex orthopaedic surgery, including joint replacement and reconstructive surgery
Delays in diagnosing cancer and other serious illness
Richard also has considerable experience in medical product liability claims, and has led several large group actions.
He also conducts a number of professional negligence claims, against other firms of solicitors, concerning the management of clinical negligence and personal injury actions.
Richard manages a team of solicitors based in the York office. He is responsible for the screening of the firm’s new cases, and also for its response to the recent reforms to the recovery of legal costs.
Provided by Chambers
Richard Starkie frequently handles misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claims, including those leading to amputation. He is also well equipped to deal with negligence during surgery or labour and brain damage cases.
Provided by Chambers
I respect his legal knowledge and attention to detail. He drills down into the detail and sees the bigger picture too.
I respect his legal knowledge and attention to detail. He drills down into the detail and sees the bigger picture too.