Clinical Negligence Team
Clinical Negligence Team At Hay & Kilner, we have one of the leading clinical negligence teams in the North East of England, dedicated to helping victims of all types of clinical & medical negligence claims. For over 25 years, we have been positioned as a top tier firm by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, both independently researched guides to the legal profession. Our team, collectively, has over 80 years’ experience in handling all types of clinical negligence claims including: • Accident and Emergency claims • Anaesthetic problems • Brain injuries • Cancer claims • Cardiac problems • Cerebral palsy and child brain injury • Cosmetic surgery • Dental care • Diagnosis errors or delays
• Eye related claims • Fatal claims • GP error • Nursing and care home claims • Orthopaedic surgery claims • Pregnancy and birth • Prescription error • Spinal Injury • Surgical
We offer our clients:
We are members of the following specialist panels:
• An initial free discussion and advice • Expertise in advising on severe injuries • Home / hospital visits • Legal Aid (where appropriate) • No win no fee agreements (where appropriate) • Representation at inquests and disciplinary tribunals
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• Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Hay & Kilner is the only law firm in the North East with 2 accredited specialists on this panel. • Headway • The Spinal Injuries Association • The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme • The Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers
Clare Thompson Partner & Head of Clinical Negligence
Email: clare.thompson@hay-kilner.co.uk Clare is a partner in our clinical negligence team with over 20 years’ experience in acting for clients who have suffered serious injury, recovering substantial awards of compensation on their behalf. Clare is known for her expertise in birth injury claims, involving children who have cerebral palsy as a result of delays in delivery or inadequate neonatal care. She has worked extensively with both adults and children who have suffered brain and spinal injury or avoidable amputations. Clare has acted successfully for the Claimant in a number of complex cases including the reported case of Lee Large v Dr J H Waldron in which the Claimant suffered a severe brain injury as a consequence of a delay in diagnosing and treating meningitis. The Claimant was awarded a significant sum in damages following a fully contested trial. She has been named as a ‘leading individual’ in her field in Chambers & Partners for a number of years and is also recommended in The Legal 500, both independently researched guides to the UK legal profession. Clare has received Law Society accreditation to the clinical negligence and Avma panels which recognises her expertise in this field. She is a member of the North of England Medico-Legal Society and the Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers and Chairs the North East Women Lawyers Division.
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I would not hesitate in recommending Clare: she was so supportive and understanding and helped me achieve compensation. Whilst nothing can compensate for what happened, Clare’s effort and attention has helped me move on and I know that no one else could have done a better job. Thank you so much Clare, I will never forget your care, kindness and absolute professionalism at all times.
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David Bradshaw Partner
Email: david.bradshaw@hay-kilner.co.uk A Partner in the firm, David leads our dedicated team of clinical negligence lawyers based at our Newcastle office. He has over 30 years’ experience working in the clinical negligence field and handles some of the most complex and substantial of cases. He specialises in acquired brain injury claims and complex spinal injury claims. David is a panel member of AvMA, The Spinal Injuries Association and Headway. He is also a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and acts as an assessor on their behalf. For over 25 years, David has been named as a ‘leading individual’ in his field in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, both independently researched guides to the UK legal profession. David is also fluent in French and is the Belgian Consul in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Nothing was too much trouble for David, he would always be available whether it be in or out of office hours and his advice and assistance was excellent. From the moment I met David he put my mind at ease and worked most professionally.
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Helen Morland Partner
Email: helen.morland@hay-kilner.co.uk Helen is a partner in our clinical negligence team with over 14 years’ experience. She has a varied and complex case-load with significant expertise in cases involving cerebral palsy, brain & spinal injury, and cancer. Helen led a successful contested trial in the High Court where judgment was found in favour of her client securing significant damages. She also recently settled a claim on behalf of a child with cerebral palsy where investigations concluded that their condition was caused by negligence at the time of birth. The damages awarded will ensure that the child has appropriate care and access to medical therapies for the rest of their life. Helen is recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, both independently researched guides to the legal profession, where she is noted for her work ethic and ability to “build an impressive rapport with her clients.” Helen has received Law Society accreditation to the clinical negligence panel which recognises her expertise in this field. She is also a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), a member of the North of England Medico-Legal Society and is Social Secretary for the North East Women Lawyers Division.
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Helen is extremely professional, competent, efficient and thorough. Her communication and reliability are outstanding. I have complete faith and trust in Helen. She shows compassion and empathy, thus allowing her to effectively support her clients. I always felt that she understood our needs and provided a very personalised service.
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Lauren Hall Associate
Email: lauren.hall@hay-kilner.co.uk Lauren is a associate solicitor in our clinical negligence team with over 6 years’ experience. Lauren has a varied case load and her specialist clinical negligence experience includes GP negligence; A&E negligence; Substandard surgery; Delay in diagnosis; Fatal Claims and Inquests; Orthopaedic Claims; and Dental Negligence. Lauren has successfully recovered substantial damages for clients in respect of clinical and dental negligence. She has a particular interest in inquests and regularly represents families who have lost a loved one where there are concerns in relation to healthcare provided. Lauren is Vice Chair & Treasurer of the North East Women Lawyers Division and a member of the North East Medico-Legal Society.
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I would recommend Lauren to anyone thinking of making a clinical negligence claim. I found Lauren to be very professional, knowledgeable and well organised in her approach. I feel that every aspect of my case has been handled very efficiently. Hay & Kilner was recommended to me because of their excellent reputation in handling clinical negligence claims and I feel that their reputation is well deserved.
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Sophie Moss Solicitor
Email: sophie.moss@hay-kilner.co.uk Sophie qualified as a solicitor in our clinical negligence team in September 2016 after spending a year working within the department as part of her training with the firm. Throughout her training, Sophie supported the team on a range of claims and has experience of dealing with all aspects of clinical negligence cases from the initial instructions to settlement negotiations. Since qualifying, Sophie has established her own case load as well as continuing to support other members of her team where required and her specialist clinical and dental negligence expertise includes handling all types of cases including: Orthopaedic claims, Spinal injury claims, Eye related claims, Nursing Care claims, Gynaecological/Obstetric claims, Substandard Surgery claims, Delay in diagnosis claims, Cosmetic Surgery claims, DVT/PE claims, GP negligence claims, Cancer claims, Anaesthetic problems, Dental Negligence, Accident & Emergency Claims, Fatal claims and Inquests. Sophie is the Treasurer for the North East Junior Lawyers Division and is also a member of the North East Women Lawyers Division and the North East Medico-Legal Society. She is also a member of our firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
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I received a first class service from Sophie. I always had faith in her representing me and that I was being given honest well-informed advice. The outcome of my claim was good and Sophie went above and beyond. Sophie is a credit to her profession and I would highly recommend Hay & Kilner.
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Sabrina Tang Paralegal
Email: sabrina.tang@hay-kilner.co.uk Sabrina is a paralegal in our clinical negligence team. She joined the team in September 2014, having graduated from Newcastle University in 2011 and the College of Law in 2012. Sabrina supports all members of the team across a variety of cases including delay in diagnosis, orthopaedic claims, dental claims and fatal claims. A key aspect of Sabrina’s role is to discuss new enquiries with potential clients. She helps to assess the potential merits of a claim and advises on the fundamental principles of a clinical negligence claim. Sabrina is also a member of the North East Women Lawyers Division.
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Sabrina took the time to listen to my needs and concerns which was very reassuring. It was a very sensitive and difficult subject for me to discuss and she allowed me to tell my story in my own words. Sabrina was very helpful, informative and understanding throughout my dealings with her.
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What others say about us
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The team has a long-established reputation in the field and works to extremely high professional standards The Legal 500
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observers with its high standards, huge volume of work and pragmatic approach Chambers & Partners
The lawyers have an excellent manner with clients The Legal 500
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unquestionably one of the major players in the region Chambers & Partners
The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners are independently researched guides to the UK legal profession
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Hay & Kilner Merchant House, 30 Cloth Market Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EE www.hay-kilner.co.uk 0191 232 8345