Lauren is head of the Clinical Negligence Team. She became a partner in the firm in 2022 having trained and qualified at Hay & Kilner. She has over 15 years’ experience in handling a broad variety of clinical negligence claims and has a particular interest in gastro-intestinal, orthopaedic and accident and emergency cases. She also has extensive experience in dental negligence cases.
Specialises in:
Clinical Negligence, 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, Personal Injury Claims, Pregnancy and Birth Injury to Mother Claims, Sepsis and Meningitis Claims, Serious Injury Claims, Spinal Injury Claims & Surgical Negligence Claims
Lauren is known for her expertise in fatal claims and regularly attends and advocates at Inquest including liaising with the press. Lauren has been recognized in Chambers and Partners 2024 as “Up and Coming” and described as “very bright and thorough” and “she has medical knowledge and a tactical way in which she deals with litigation”. In Legal 500 2022 she was described as “very detailed and thorough in her approach”.
Expertise
- GP negligence
- A&E negligence
- Substandard surgery
- Delay in diagnosis
- Fatal claims and Inquests
- Orthopaedic claims
- Dental negligence
Key experience
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Instructed on a fatal matter where X received negligent post-operative care. X was prescribed Ciprofloxacin antibiotics post-operatively for an infection with known resistance to Ciprofloxacin. This resulted in cardiac arrest and death. Lauren represented the family during the Inquest and went on to reach a five-figure settlement for X’s Estate.
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Instructed on a fatal matter where it was alleged there was a misdiagnosis of a brain tumour resulting in the patient’s death. Whilst breach of duty was admitted by the Defendant, causation of injury was denied. With the support of expert evidence in the fields of Neurological Surgery and Paediatric Neuro-Oncology, Lauren was able to reach a financial settlement on behalf of the patient’s Estate.
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Instructed on a matter where X developed metastatic renal carcinoma following a hospital’s failure to diagnosis a renal tumour. It was alleged there was a failure to report the renal tumour on a CT scan performed at hospital. Had the scan been correctly reported, X would have undergone surgery and would have been cured. Expert evidence was obtained in the field of oncology, renal surgery and care/OT. Admissions were made in respect of liability and Lauren achieved a six-figure settlement of damages for her client.
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Instructed on a fatal matter on behalf of X’s Estate. X was diagnosed with rectal polyps and ought to have received regular radiological follow up. This did not take place. X developed rectal cancer which spread to her liver and lung. X passed away and a claim was pursued on behalf of X’s Estate. Expert evidence was obtained in the fields of general and colorectal surgery. Following a Letter of Claim, the Defendant made admissions in respect of liability. Lauren went on to achieve six-figure settlement of damages for X’s Estate and the family received a Letter of Apology from the Defendant Trust.
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Instructed on a matter involving the negligent management of labour where X’s child passed away at 25 days old. It was alleged that signs of foetal distress were missed, and foetal heart rate was not appropriately recorded and monitored. It was X’s case that had competent monitoring taken place, their child would have been delivered earlier and would have survived. Whilst liability was denied, Lauren obtained supportive expert evidence and was able to achieve a settlement of damages for her client.
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Instructed on a matter involving a delay in receiving treatment for acute osteomyelitis. It is alleged that as a result of numerous breaches of duty X, a minor, has required multiple surgical procedures, prolonged hospital admissions, and has suffered unnecessary pain and suffering and significant scarring. The claim is valued in excess of six figures.
Interests
Lauren is Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Women Lawyers Division North East. She chairs the firm's Employee Wellbeing Committee and a Mental Health Advocate.
Client via Legal 500
Chambers & Partners
Client
Client
“Lauren Hall is outstanding. She is down to earth and friendly and explains everything to me in layman’s terms. She is always at the end of the phone when I need to speak to her and I always feel reassured by her knowledge and experience. I have complete trust that she is doing her absolute best for me and my clinical negligence case.
“Lauren Hall has always been absolutely brilliant in everything she has achieved and her expertise shines through.
“I could not fault anything. I would like to say a big thanks to Lauren Hall and I don’t know how you could improve your service in my opinion. It was excellent.
“I would like to sincerely thank you for all of the time, effort and diligence that you have shown on my mother’s case. My family really do appreciate it. We can’t thank you enough for your kindness and consideration.
Professional memberships & accolades
Legal 500
Legal 500
Legal 500
Medico
Women Lawyers NE
Expert commentary & updates
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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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