Clinical & Medical Negligence Solicitors

Suffering an injury or losing a loved one due to substandard medical care is a deeply distressing experience. When you place your trust in health care professionals, you expect a certain standard of care. When that trust is broken, the physical, emotional, and financial consequences can be life-altering.

Compassionate Medical Negligence law firm in Basingstoke

At Lamb Brooks, our specialist medical negligence solicitors in Basingstoke provide the compassionate support and expert legal guidance you need to seek justice. We combine local accessibility with the high-level expertise required to hold medical providers accountable, helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your recovery and future security.

Our department is led by established Managing Director Andrew Lowe, supported by Partners Clare Galvani and Victoria Pettit-Mills, Litigation Executive Nicole Moore and Solicitor Arpan Pooni. This senior expertise is bolstered by a dedicated Paralegal and Legal Assistants, ensuring every case benefits from both high-level legal strategy and meticulous administrative support. When you instruct our clinical negligence solicitors, you gain a full-service team committed to leaving no stone unturned in your pursuit of answers.

What is considered Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence (also known as clinical negligence) occurs when a health care professional breaches their duty of care towards a patient, resulting in physical or psychological harm. It is not simply a matter of a treatment being unsuccessful – it must be proven that the care provided fell below a reasonable standard.

Common types of negligence claims we handle include:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis (including cancer misdiagnosis claims)
• Anaesthesia complications and surgical errors
• Paediatric negligence, pregnancies and birth injuries to mother or child
• GP negligence and prescription errors
• Brain injury claims & other serious injuries claims
• Negligence resulting in wrongful death

While no amount of money can undo the harm caused, medical negligence compensation is vital for covering:

• Loss of earnings (past and future)
• Ongoing care and rehabilitation costs
• Specialist equipment or home adaptations
• General damages for physical pain and emotional suffering

Examples of medical negligence payouts in the UK will vary significantly on a case-by-case basis. For minor injuries, payouts may be in the thousands, while catastrophic claims (involving brain or spinal injuries) can reach settlements in the millions to secure a lifetime of care.

Take the first step: call our Basingstoke, Hampshire office on 01256 844888 or email us at enquiries@lambbrooks.com.

Navigating the legal path to compensation involves several critical phases. Our medical negligence lawyers can guide you through each one:

1. Initial consultation & funding: We discuss your experience and assess the merits of your case. We will explain our No Win, No Fee agreement so you understand how the costs are covered.
2. Evidence gathering: Our team will then obtain your complete medical records and history. We review these records in detail to identify where the standard of care fell below acceptable levels.
3. Independent medical expert review: We instruct leading independent doctors to review your records and provide a formal opinion on whether the care was negligent.
4. Letter of claim: We send a formal letter to the defendant (the GP, hospital, or NHS Trust) outlining the allegations of negligence.
5. Response & negotiation: The defendant has a set period to investigate and respond. Many cases are settled through negotiation at this stage.
6. Settlement or litigation: If liability is admitted, we negotiate the maximum compensation possible. If the claim is disputed, we may issue court proceedings, though most cases settle before ever reaching a trial.

No win, no fee claims

Most medical cases are handled on a no win, no fee basis (Conditional Fee Agreement), meaning no risk on your part, no upfront costs and no fees if your claim is unsuccessful.

Local accessibility

As an established clinical negligence law firm, we offer face-to-face and video consultations and a deep understanding of local NHS trusts and private clinics.

Our offices, based centrally in Basingstoke town centre, provide comfortable meeting rooms and disabled access. We also offer home visits where required to make life easier for you.

Comprehensive support

We handle the heavy lifting, from gathering records to expert testimony, so you can focus on your recovery.

No call centres

You will only speak to familiar voices – likely your own case handler and perhaps an assistant or receptionist. You will have a dedicated solicitor working on your case throughout your claim from start to finish.

Proven track record

We recently represented a young woman who suffered a preventable injury during childbirth. This life-changing event led to debilitating symptoms, impacting both her career and home life. Our clinical negligence solicitor, Victoria Pettit-Mills, worked with various experts to establish the long-term impact of the injury. By building a comprehensive treatment and care plan, we successfully achieved a six-figure settlement to secure her future.