Clinical Negligence
Hay & Kilner Solicitors is one of the leading firms in Newcastle upon Tyne in dealing with clinical negligence claims. Our team of specialist lawyers cover all types of clinical negligence including:
- Birth injuries
- Misdiagnosis
- GP negligence
- Orthopaedic / surgical negligence
- Incorrect treatment
- Claims on behalf of children / the elderly
- Lack of care
- Personal injury claims
We pride ourselves in handling claims efficiently and sympathetically. We offer our clients:
- An initial free discussion and advice
- Expertise in advising on severe injuries
- Legal Aid (where appropriate)
- No win no fee agreements (where appropriate)
- Representation at inquests and disciplinary tribunals
- Home / hospital visits
We are one of the few regional practices to hold a clinical negligence franchise, which means that we are able to represent publicly funded clients.
We are members of the following specialist panels:
- Headway
- The Spinal Injuries Association
- The Law Society Multi Party Action Panel
- The Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel
- Action for Victims of Medical Accidents (AVMA)
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Hay & Kilner's Clinical Negligence team is top ranked in Chambers Guide, an independently researched guide to the legal profession:
Chambers Guide 2010:
"This firm is winning ample praise for its expertise and unsurpassed
client service. Recent work has seen the firm settling a number of
complex cerebral palsy and meningitis claims."
Sources Say: "It's unquestionably one of the major players in the region."
Chambers Guide 2009:
"Viewed by many as the biggest claimant firm in Newcastle, Hay & Kilner impresses market observers with "its high standards, huge volume of work and pragmatic approach." Firms from all over the country refer work to this excellent group, which has the resources to handle multiparty actions and takes on cases under CFAs. Significant work for the team during the past year has included assisting with claims concerning high-value birth trauma, spinal injuries, delayed diagnosis and replacement surgery."
The "immensely experienced" lead partner David Bradshaw receives glowing recommendations for his client care and national presence: "He inspires enormous confidence in his clients, he really looks after them and will travel to see them if necessary."
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