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Neglect in care - Newcastle upon Tyne

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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Neglect in care

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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 Vicki Wanless of BEECHAM PEACOCK NORTH EAST LTD T/A BEECHAM PEACOCK SOLICITORS in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

I qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and since then have worked exclusively for individuals / Claimants who have suffered personal injury as a result of an accident or an occupational disease. I have never worked for a Defendant practice. I am an APIL accredited senior litigator and have been for a number of years. I am also recognised by the Legal500 as a specialist in industrial disease particularly asbestos conditions.

Distance: 1 mile

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Mrs Jennifer Craven of BROWELL SMITH & CO SOLICITORS LTD in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

I'm an Associate Solicitor in the Medical Negligence team of Browell Smith & Co Solicitors, Newcastle. I represent clients in a range of clinical negligence claims, including delay in diagnosis of cancer, orthopaedic claims, surgical claims, birth injury, brain and spinal injury, amputation and fatal claims.

Distance: Less than one mile

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Mrs Lindsey Henderson of BROWELL SMITH & CO SOLICITORS LTD in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

I started my legal career with Browell Smith &Co Solicitors in 2002 having previously worked within the Health Service as a senior MRI radiographer. I worked for Irwin Mitchell and was a Senior Associate in their clinical negligence department before returning to Browell Smith & Co in 2021 as a senior member of their clinical negligence team. I have specialised in medical negligence law for over 10 years and I have extensive experience in the area. I act...

Distance: Less than one mile

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Miss Megan Walker of IRWIN MITCHELL LLP in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

I am a Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell LLP specialising in medical negligence and working in the North East of England. I am accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) as a Senior Litigator. I have experience in a broad range of claims against hospital trusts, GPs and private practitioners. I have significant experience in fatal claims including representing families at Inquest.

Distance: Less than one mile

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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.