A Partner in the firm, David has over 30 years’ experience working in the clinical negligence field and handles some of the most complex and substantial of our medical negligence cases.
Specialises in:
Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury Claims, Serious Injury Claims, Amputation Claims, Birth Injury Claims, Brain Injury Claims, Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims, Eye Injury (Ophthalmic) Claims, Fatal Claims, GP Negligence Claims, Obstetric and Gynaecological Claims, Orthopaedic Claims, Pregnancy and Birth Injury to Mother Claims, Sepsis and Meningitis Claims, Spinal Injury Claims & Surgical Negligence Claims
A Partner in the firm, David has over 30 years’ experience working in the clinical negligence field and handles some of the most complex and substantial of our medical negligence cases. He specialises in acquired brain injury claims and complex spinal injury claims.
David is a panel member of Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA), The Spinal Injuries Association and Headway. He is also a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and acts as an assessor on their behalf.
For over 25 years, David has been named as a ‘leading individual’ in his field in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, both independently researched guides to the legal profession.
Recent cases:
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Instructed on a matter where X suffered post-natal sepsis and passed away four days after giving birth. Expert evidence was obtained from multiple experts including an expert General Practitioner, Midwife, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Obstetrics, Intensivist and Paramedic. Liability was denied and legal proceedings were issued. Liability continued to be denied and the claim proceeded to be listed for Trial. A liability split was subsequently agreed of 77.5% / 22.5% at a Joint Settlement Meeting (JSM) 12 days before the Trial was due to start. The Trial was vacated and quantum investigations are ongoing.
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Instructed on a matter where X, a minor, suffered a group 2/group 3 brachial plexus injury at birth resulting in a lifelong disability. Expert evidence was obtained in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic and Hand Surgery, Nursing Care, Educational Psychology and Physiotherapy. Liability was initially denied and proceedings were issue. The claim was stayed until X’s thirteenth birthday. Thereafter, the impact of X’s injury was assessed and the claim settled for £1.5m following a Joint Settlement Meeting.
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Instructed on a fatal road traffic accident claim. The Defendant entered a plea of guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was subsequently convicted. David was instructed by the deceased’s spouse to investigate a personal injury claim against the driver’s insurance company to recover damages for the financial losses which had arisen as a result of X’s death. Liability was admitted by the Defendant and, following a Joint Settlement Meeting and negotiations, the claim settled for a substantial six figure sum.
Outside of the office
David is fluent in French and is the Belgian Consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Chambers & Partners
Legal 500
Client
Chambers & Partners
Legal 500
“David excels in client service and has the personal touch.
“David Bradshaw has huge experience and good judgement in clinical negligence work combined with first-rate client care skills. He is strong on difficult catastrophic cases.
“David Bradshaw has a gifted ability to put your mind at ease and take away any worries you have. His knowledge of his profession is almost encyclopedic, and he is prepared to go that extra mile for his clients to get the best result possible
“David Bradshaw has proved to be a tireless and hard-working advocate.
“David Bradshaw is massively experienced with an instinctive feel for the merits of a case.
Professional memberships & accolades
Legal 500
Legal 500
Legal 500
Expert commentary & updates
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Settlement following fatal road traffic collision
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Complaints about medical care and treatment
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Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
Everyone knows that early, and prompt, diagnosis and treatment of cancer gives a patient the best chance of survival. However, doctors or other medical professionals sometimes make mistakes and may diagnose your symptoms too late. This can result in your cancer spreading, making it more difficult to treat and can result in a reduced prognosis and life expectancy
Eye Injury (Ophthalmic) Claims
Sight is often considered to be one of the most important senses we have and, when it is affected, reduced, or lost altogether, this has a major impact on a person’s everyday life. Injuries arising out of negligent ophthalmic treatment can therefore be significant and you may be entitled to claim compensation.
GP Negligence Claims
Your GP, or GP practice, is often the first place you go to when you have a medical problem. For example GPs are responsible for considering potential diagnoses, treating your symptoms (where possible), and/or arranging and referring you for tests, specialist care and appropriate treatments. There are multiple opportunities for things to go wrong, or mistakes to be made which can result in all sorts of injuries ranging from minor to severe.
Obstetric and Gynaecological Claims
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are not only involved in the care of pregnant women, labour and childbirth, but also provide care and treatment to women for a range of other symptoms and conditions. Mistakes can occur at any time and, if you have suffered injury as a result of medical negligence i.e. because of a mistake made by an obstetrician or gynaecologist, you may be entitled to compensation.
Orthopaedic Claims
Orthopaedic care covers a range of conditions and treatments involving bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, to name a few. Mistakes can occur at any time and, if you have suffered injury as a result of medical negligence i.e. because of a mistake made by a doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare practitioner, you may be entitled to compensation.
Pregnancy and Birth Injury to Mother Claims
During pregnancy, an expectant mother is treated by a range of practitioners they may not have come across before such as gynaecologists and midwives. Everyone deserves the best care during their pregnancies and labour but, sometimes mistakes occur, and injuries can happen. If you have suffered an injury as a result of negligence during your pregnancy or labour, you may be entitled to compensation.
Sepsis and Meningitis Claims
Sepsis is a disease, sometimes known as septicaemia or blood poisoning. Meningitis is a disease which causes inflammation of the membranes in your brain. Both are potentially life-threatening conditions. Due to their potential severity, it is crucial that sepsis and meningitis are diagnosed and treated as early as possible. If you suffered from sepsis or meningitis and feel it was misdiagnosed or there was a delay in diagnosis/treatment, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Spinal Injury Claims
Spinal injuries can develop very quickly and have devastating effects on a patient’s life and that of their family and friends. If you have suffered a spinal injury as a result of medical negligence i.e. because of a mistake made by a doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare practitioner, you may be entitled to compensation.
Surgical Negligence Claims
Operations should always be performed to an appropriate standard of care and surgical technique. However, mistakes can happen during any operation and can cause you unnecessary pain and suffering. If you have suffered an injury as a result of surgical negligence i.e. because of a mistake made by a doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare practitioner, you may be entitled to compensation.
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