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Accredited Clinical Negligence Specialists

APIL has a specialist accreditation for clinical negligence claims. If an APIL member’s profile displays the specialist accreditation logo it shows that they have achieved a particularly high standard of expertise and competence and that they actually specialise in this area of the law. However, due to the specialised nature of this accreditation we may not have a member with specialist accreditation in your area.

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Only accredited members appear on the public search facility. If an APIL member's profile does not display the clinical negligence specialist logo they will still be accredited at one of the general levels offered by APIL, having satisfied APIL's specific and extensive criteria by providing evidence of their competency and experience in handling personal injury claims.

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Mrs Georgie Cushing of IRWIN MITCHELL LLP in London

I am a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Medical Negligence team in Irwin Mitchell’s London office. I qualified in September 2014, having spent 16 months working in the Medical Negligence team. I have been with the firm for over 10 years. I specialise in compensation claims for individuals who have been injured as a result of clinical negligence by GPs, hospitals, private consultants and other healthcare providers. I have a varied case load which includes claims...

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Ms Ann Logan of BALFOUR+MANSON LLP in Edinburgh

I am a Partner in balfour+manson LLP with over 28 years’ experience of personal injury litigation, specialising in pursuing clinical negligence claims on behalf of individuals. I have extensive experience in high value, catastrophic injury claims, particularly cerebral palsy, birth trauma, eye surgery and delayed diagnosis of cancer. I conduct cases in all areas including surgical, GP and dental cases, as well as in related health professions and in respect of cosmetic...

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Ms Suzanne Trask of SETFORDS and LEGAL STUDIO in London and Leeds

Suzanne is a specialist in clinical negligence and serious injury claims, with 20 years experience. Having been a partner in a leading London law firm, she is now a consultant, bringing her significant experience to clients with whom she able to offer a one to one service. Suzanne has experience in a wide range of both clinical negligence and injury claims, and has a particular interest in brain injury, and those caused by a delay in diagnosis.

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Mr Matthew Gascoyne of HUDGELL SOLICITORS in Hull

Matthew is a medical negligence solicitor who qualified in 2013. He worked in the clinical negligence departments at high-profile firms in London, Hampshire and Yorkshire, before joining Hudgells in 2022. Matthew’s work focuses on clients who have suffered severe and serious injuries throughout all areas of clinical negligence, leaving them with complex needs. He has particular interest in cases involving acquired brain injuries due to medical accidents, delays in diagnosis of...

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Mr Matthew Heap of CL MEDILAW in Wilmslow

A graduate of the University of York and Chester College of Law, I am a Partner in the clinical negligence and serious injury team at CL Medilaw, a trading name and nationally recognised part of Knights Professional Services Limited. I am accredited by APIL, Headway, The Law Society and the Brain Injury Group. I lead our Wilmslow team with a role that encompasses both extensive High Court litigation and acting as a Court of Protection appointed professional property and affairs deputy. At...

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Mrs Kat May of TAYLOR EMMET LLP in Sheffield

I have been practising in the field of clinical negligence for over 16 years and have gained significant experience and extensive knowledge in that time of all types of case within this area. I have a particular interest in injuries sustained during or shortly after birth, and have represented vulnerable clients in very high value cases of that nature on many occasions, obtaining large compensation payments on their behalf to enable them and their families/carers to access resources otherwise...

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Miss Emma Rush of IRWIN MITCHELL LLP in Birmingham

Emma is a Partner within the Medical Negligence team at Irwin Mitchell LLP. She is based at their Birmingham office. She acts exclusively on behalf of clients in clinical negligence cases, helping people bring claims against NHS Trusts, GPs and private practitioners. She has a varied caseload including cases resulting in amputations and cases leading to fatalities. She has a particular interest in obstetric/gynaecology cases and have represented many families where children have...

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Mrs Sarah Coles of IRWIN MITCHELL LLP in Leeds

Sarah Coles is Partner and Regional Head of Leeds and Newcastle Medical Negligence Teams and is based in North Yorkshire with her family and dog. She is a Partner and specialises in Medical Negligence law with a particular interest in cerebral palsy cases, child brain injury work, spinal, sepsis and amputation cases. Her teams support all types of medical negligence issues and are the leaders in their field.Sarah qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and has specialised in the field of clinical...

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Ms Julie Hardy of NELSONS SOLICITORS LIMITED in Nottingham

I have dealt with clinical negligence cases on behalf of Claimants since qualifying as a solicitor in 1995. I joined Nelsons Solicitors as a Partner in January 2024. I have spent my whole career working in Nottingham, although I act for clients all over the country. I deal with all clinical negligence claims, but specialise in cases involving brain injuries suffered by babies at birth, or in childhood. I also deal with many cases involving surgical errors. I enjoy the...

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Mr Ken Thomas of HARDING EVANS LLP in Newport

Ken Thomas is an APIL Senior Litigator and Clinical Negligence Panel Member , heading up the specialist Clinical Negligence team at Harding Evans LLP. He has acted on such cases since 1992 and is a member of the AvMA Panel of accredited solicitors.Ken specialises entirely in clinical negligence and has secured millions of pounds in damages for clients in respect of cases against GPs, hospitals, dentists, opticians and pharmacists. He is regularly asked to contribute to media stories regarding...

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All patients are owed a 'duty of care' by their medical practitioner. No medical treatment or surgical procedure can be guaranteed to be 100% effective, but if you suffer an injury due to the negligence of the nurse, doctor or surgeon involved, then you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries suffered.

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