UK
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Sara Stanger is a highly experienced and widely respected Clinical Negligence solicitor at JMW Solicitors LLP as a Partner. With over 15 years’ experience in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury, Sara is known for her expert handling of complex, high-value cases and her compassionate approach to client care.
Sara is accredited by the Law Society for her specialism in Clinical Negligence and holds Senior Litigator status with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). She has represented clients in a broad range of serious cases involving birth injuries, delays in diagnosis, surgical negligence, amputations, and fatal claims—securing millions of pounds in compensation.
She has also acted for families in a high-profile Public Inquiry (The Thirlwall Inquiry involving the crimes of Lucy Letby) and assisted the bereaved families in the Southport dance school tragedy. These cases are incredibly sensitive and demanding, and she is passionate about ensuring that families receive the support and justice they deserve.
Career
Sara began her training at a well-respected claimant clinical negligence firm, moving to a large national defendant firm on qualification. This provides her with a unique perspective, and the ability to look at cases from both sides.
Sara was Principal Lawyer, and Head of Medical Negligence at a large claimant practice for 9 years before moving to Bond Turner to grow and develop the department.
Sara has been ranked as Band 2 in Chambers and Partners since 2017 and recommended by The Legal 500 for many years, starting in 2016.
Sara often acts as a key spokesperson in press, having featured on Sky News, ITV and BBC TV and radio raising awareness about her cases.
As well as a robust legal knowledge and expertise, Sara is well versed in the medical landscape and works closely with medical experts on a daily basis.
Professional Memberships
Sara is recognised for her excellence in the field by the Law Society and is accredited and recommended on their clinical negligence panel for over 7 years. She is also acknowledged for her specialism by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) as a Senior Litigator, and has held this accolade for over 10 years.
Clients
Parents of Baby J – Thirlwall
Parents of Baby K- Thirlwall
Work Highlights
Covid Healthcare workers group action
Thirlwall Public Inquiry
Expert in these Jurisdictions
England and Wales
Awards
Shortlisted for Outstanding lawyer of the year
Law Society
2024