Fieldfisher investigates substandard medical treatment by reviewing exactly what happened, instructing expert witnesses and keeping the client fully informed throughout. The team supports clients through each stage of their claim helping them understand how their injury occurred and what steps are available to them.
We act in a wide range of medical negligence cases and offer free, no‑obligation initial advice to anyone who wishes to discuss their situation. You can read our client stories to see how we have helped others in similar situations.
Our medical negligence services
Our medical negligence solicitors are expert in running high-value birth injury cases, focusing on achieving maximum awards to fund vital rehabilitation, care, support and therapies, including adapted accommodation and education advice. We treat each case with the respect and sensitivity it deserves.
These cases often involve complex obstetric and neonatal issues, including cases where twins, triplets or more have been affected during pregnancy, labour or delivery.
Our medical experts assess the unique and lifelong needs of each child over several years to ensure they are supported for life, meaning claims can take time to conclude. Meanwhile, we work to obtain interim payments to ensure that urgent needs are met quickly, including financial support for parents caring for babies and children.
We have helped thousands of people secure compensation following serious medical failings.
My experience with Fieldfisher was next to none. The team went above and beyond to help me get the justice I wanted after losing my son at birth. I was kept updated on every detail throughout the two years, they were kind, patient and anyone would be lucky to have them work on their case. Be sure to go with this company!
Client
Birth injury claim
Other legal services
In addition to our specialist work supporting families after multiple births, we also advise on a broad range of birth‑related medical negligence issues, including:
- Birth injury and cerebral palsy claims, including cases involving twins, Erb's palsy and kernicterus
- Pregnancy and antenatal negligence, such as wrongful birth and failures in fetal monitoring or screening
- Maternal injuries during labour and delivery, including severe perineal tears, pelvic trauma and pudendal nerve damage
- Neonatal injury and loss, including stillbirth and neonatal death
- Obstetric and midwifery negligence, with support provided at inquests where needed
Our people
We are a global law firm and regularly call on our colleagues to advise on related issues such as immigration, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, welfare benefits, employment rights, housing and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
The Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team specialises in all aspects of NHS and private treatment, and in serious accidents on the roads and in the workplace. We draw on our shared expertise to ensure every case is handled thoroughly and with care.
We draw on our shared expertise to ensure every case is handled thoroughly and with care.
Julia Hamilton
Email: julia.hamilton@fieldfisher.com
Phone: 0330 460 6780
I am an experienced clinical negligence lawyer and Partner, with more than 20 years' experience acting for Claimants in medical negligence cases.
I specialise in catastrophic injury claims, particularly in children who have suffered the most severe injuries including cerebral palsy, brain tumours and stroke as well as claims arising from brachial plexus or Erb's palsy injuries and in fatal claims.
I have secured settlements in complex and difficult cases achieving high levels of compensation to meet the ongoing needs of those affected by negligence. I am recognised for my ability to sensitively guide clients through litigation and I am dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for my clients.
— ClientJulia Hamilton is exceptionally good at handling sensitive and difficult cases. She is excellent with clients, gains their confidence at an early stage and retains that throughout. She fights hard for her clients and is incredibly thorough.
Marcos Eleftheriou
Email: marcos.eleftheriou@fieldfisher.com
Phone: 0330 460 6352
I am a Legal Director in the medical negligence team at Fieldfisher. I have practiced in this area since qualifying in 2010.
I have extensive experience of representing catastrophically injured claimants and their families, helping them to rebuild their lives through rehabilitation and substantial damages settlements.
I develop strong working relationships with my clients and understand the life changing physical and financial circumstances they find themselves in. I work hard to provide them with direct, clear advice and closely support them through the litigation process.
— ClientMarcos, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for us and more so the way you have handled this case with such sympathy; you've been incredibly delicate throughout which has helped me massively. It's been a tough road but I'm so relieved it's over now. I couldn't recommend you enough Marcos.
Client stories
We achieved a settlement of £3.4m for Oliver who was born at the Horton General Hospital. His mother had been admitted to hospital the previous day expecting twins. She was then 34 weeks pregnant.
At about 4.48am, William (twin one) was delivered "easily". Oliver was noted to be in a compound presentation of both hand and vertex. The obstetrician, having twice unsuccessfully tried ventouse delivery with a silastic cup, then proceeded to emergency Caesarean section.
Oliver was eventually delivered by Caesarean section at 5.30am. He has dystonic athetoid cerebral palsy, caused by acute fetal asphyxia.
On behalf of our client we alleged that the doctors should have delivered Oliver and his brother by Caesarean section immediately, in the light of the persistent (and deteriorating) severe bradycardia on the CTG at 3am on 9 February.
This would have taken about 30 minutes to achieve and both twins should therefore have been delivered before 4am.
Although Oliver suffers very severe physical injuries, he functions well cognitively and it is hoped that with special schooling he will be able to make significant achievements despite his communication difficulties.
We instructed Fieldfisher nearly three years ago now for a medical negligence case against the hospital where our baby boy passed away. We were instructed by Marcos who from the very start made us feel so comfortable and safe in this very delicate situation. Marcos has kept us up to date every step of the way and has always explained everything in detail while also showing kindness when there have been difficult moments. After a long process, we finally reached a point where we have settled and I cannot thank Marcos and Fieldfisher enough for their hard work in bringing this case to a close.
Client
Birth injury claim
In this anonymised film, the parents of a young boy with cerebral palsy explain how settlement of their birth injury claim changed all their lives - including funding carers, therapies and adapted accommodation.
The Fieldfisher team pursued the claim and the Court of Protection team continues to act as Freddie's deputy.
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