Medical Negligence Solicitors

Medical Negligence Claims

If you have been injured due to a medical accident, you will want help getting your life back on track. That means help from a medical negligence lawyer you can trust.

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  • “Osbornes, is described as having ‘superb judgement and a medical knowledge that is second to none.”

  • “Obsbornes Law is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes for clients.”

Medical negligence solicitors in London

We all expect the highest level of care from our healthcare providers. Sadly, mistakes do happen that cause harm to patients. In some cases, treatment is so poor that it may be deemed as medical negligence. If this is the case a claim for compensation can be pursued. The following pages will answer all of your questions including how to bring a claim for medical negligence against the NHS or private clinics, the claims process and what you can expect from your medical negligence lawyer. You will find out more about our expert lawyers and their experience. You will also hear from some clients and families that we have been able to help.

Helping individuals and families for nearly 50 years

Medical negligence claims can be complex and require a specialist lawyer. Osbornes Law has been helping individuals and families for nearly 50 years. Our medical negligence lawyers are accredited by and are members of the leading charity campaigning for patient safety and justice, Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA). We are also accredited by the Law Society as experts in medical negligence. The team is led by Stephanie Prior who practiced as a nurse for many years before becoming a lawyer. Her experience in medicine and knowledge of the NHS is vital to our clients in securing our clients the correct level of compensation and on-going treatment and rehabilitation. 

Our lawyers have helped clients pursue a medical negligence claim following:

If you have been affected due to poor medical treatment contact our London solicitors today and we will help establish whether you may bring a claim.

 

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For a free initial conversation call 020 7485 8811

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    1. Confidential file
      11.4.2023

      Osbornes Instructed After Local Authority Data Breach

      Osbornes Law have recently negotiated a settlement on behalf of two clients who had their personal information inadvertently released to...

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    2. baby hand in mothers hand
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      5-figure settlement for infusion leak to mother

      Elline Demetriou has reached another successful outcome for a Claimant, who pursued a post C-section birth injury to mother claim...

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    3. water
      9.2.2023

      Perineal Tear case settles for 6-figure sum

      Stephanie Prior recently settled a birth injury claim relating to a woman who delivered her baby after a traumatic labour....

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    4. dentist
      23.1.2023

      Court avoided after settlement agreed in dental negligence...

      The Medical Negligence team have recently negotiated the settlement of a complex dental negligence case. Our client experienced a number...

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    5. Doctor With Stethoscope And Files
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      Delayed cancer diagnosis results in five figure settlement

      The medical negligence team at Osbornes Law has recently settled a case involving a patient who passed away following a...

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    6. hands of surgeon
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      Successful settlement for negligent care during kidney transplant...

      Claimant v Royal Free London NHS Trust Osbornes have reached a settlement agreement on behalf of a Claimant who brought...

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    7. Modern dental office interior
      10.11.2022

      Successful claim against dental practice after negligent treatment

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    8. Medical doctor in empty hospital corridor
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      Successful settlement for birth injury that led to...

      Stephanie Prior’s case relating to the death of Gabriela Pintilie has settled and has been approved by the High...

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    9. Doctor
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      GP Negligence claim leading to fatality successfully settled

      Osbornes acted for a Claimant who brought proceedings on behalf of the estate of her late son, X, relating to...

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    10. Neglijenta medicala spital din UK
      23.5.2022

      Justice for client who suffered serious birth injuries

      The Clinical Negligence team at Osbornes Law have recently negotiated the settlement of a case in which our client sustained...

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      Severe abdominal pain prolonged due to failed surgery

      Jodi Newton was instructed in a claim against London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust where our client suffered serious...

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    12. Anatomy of Shoulder
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      Nerve injury following bowel surgery

      Stephanie Prior was instructed in a claim against Luton & Dunstable University Hospital where our client sustained an injury to...

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      Recent birth injury cases

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      Recent fatal medical negligence cases

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      Recent cancer misdiagnosis negligence cases

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      Recent cerebral palsy cases

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      Serious Injury Following TVT Surgery

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      Likely settlement of £15-20 million for cerebral palsy...

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      12.1.2022

      Wrongful birth claim successfully settled

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      4.1.2022

      Five-figure Compensation for Cardiac Negligence

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      6 Figure Settlement For Heart Attack Claim

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    23. white rose
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      Maternity claim for fatality following caesarean section

      Stephanie Prior is acting for a gentleman whose wife died after she had a caesarean section. The claim is on...

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    24. blood test capsules
      29.10.2021

      Medical Negligence Case Study: Iron infusion cannula injury

      Nick Leahy, Solicitor in Osbornes Clinical Negligence team recovered damages for his client who suffered an extravasation injury following an...

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    • “The team is very quick and efficient in responding."

      CHAMBERS UK 2023

    • "Obsbornes Law is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes for clients."

      CHAMBERS UK 2023

    • ‘They are ambitious for their clients and expect high standards from all who work with them.’

      Legal 500 2023

    • "Osbornes somehow combine the accessibility of a local firm, with the professional standards of a national or city outfit."

      Legal 500 2023

    • "Osbornes, is described as having ‘superb judgement and a medical knowledge that is second to none."

      Legal 500 2023

    • Stephanie has developed a particularly strong reputation for her handling of birth injury claims, as well as cases concerning surgical negligence and delays in surgery.

      Chambers UK

    • "An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."

      Legal 500 2021

    • "Stephanie Prior takes on complex cases and gets excellent results. She has a background in medicine which serves her clients well and is a realistic but tough litigator."

      Legal 500 2021

    • "Stephanie Prior is hugely dedicated, adored by her clients, tenacious, efficient and extremely knowledgeable."

      Legal 500 2021

    • "Stephanie Prior is very good with troubled clients and is easily able to make them feel at ease."

      Legal 500 2021

    • "Stephanie shows sensitivity and deals with things in an understanding way."

      Chambers UK 2021

    • Osbornes provides a very intimate and personal client service which is increasingly rare in this sector.

      Legal 500 2020 - Clinical Negligence

    • The lawyers in the team are highly experienced and will drive cases very hard on behalf of their clients.

      Legal 500 2020 - Clinical Negligence

    • "Stephanie Prior has a realistic attitude to the complexities of the cases. She wins the trust of her clients and goes the extra mile to ensure they get the best outcomes."

      Legal 500 2020 - Stephanie Prior

    • "Stephanie Prior... manages a varied caseload, including obstetric claims, child and adult brain injury cases and fatal and non-fatal spinal cord injury cases."

      Chambers UK

    • "Stephanie is experienced, knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical negligence work, and strategic in running cases."

      Chambers UK

    • "An exceptional outfit. They take on difficult cases, fight hard and win."

      Chambers UK

    • "The team were extremely professional in putting my needs first. There was a joined-up approach to catering for the client, and all lawyers involved were briefed and constructive."

      Chambers UK

    • Stephanie Prior is always very professional and kind. Highly recommended.

      Medical Negligence Client

    • Quite simply excellent, with a highly competent and well-rounded team. They understand complex medical litigation and have been our lifesavers, and we will always owe them our immense gratitude.

      Medical Negligence Client

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