Michael is an experienced solicitor acting on behalf of individuals who have suffered injury as a result of medical negligence and on behalf of families where medical negligence has resulted in the loss of a loved one.
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
Michael has particular experience in cases involving brain and spinal cord injury. He also frequently acts in cases involving fatalities and represent families at inquest. His specialism is complex and high value personal injury and clinical negligence cases.
Experience
Amongst many others, Michael has acted for client’s successfully in cases relating to:
- Delays in diagnosis of cancer
- Fatal accidents
- Brain injury claims
- Orthopaedic and spinal injury
- Vascular injury (including claims involving the development of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis)
- Cardiac injury
- Ophthalmic injury
- Road traffic accidents
- Accidents at work
Recent cases:
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Instructed on a fatal claim involving a delay in diagnosis of a curable polyp carcinoma of the sigmoid colon. It was alleged that in the absence of negligence, the carcinoma would have been treated, and X would have survived. A Letter of Claim was served and the Defendant admitted liability in full. Quantum investigations were undertaken and a Schedule of Loss prepared and served on the Defendant. The claim was settled at a Round Table Meeting for a significant six-figure settlement.
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Instructed on a fatal claim involving a failure to diagnose and treat a small bowel obstruction which resulted in X’s death. Expert evidence was obtained in the fields of colorectal surgery and radiology. Forensic accountants were instructed to assist quantification of the claim. A Letter of Claim was served and liability was partially admitted. Settlement negotiations ensued and the claim settled at a Joint Settlement Meeting for a substantial six-figure sum.
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Instructed on a matter involving a failure to provide surgery for a spinal haematoma resulting in paralysis. Liability was denied but strong evidence was obtained from a spinal orthopaedic surgeon and settlement negotiations ensued. The claim ultimately settled for a significant six-figure sum.
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Instructed on a personal injury claim where X suffered an accident at work involving heavy machinery. As a result, X sustained an injury to their ankle. X underwent surgical intervention but has been left with significantly reduced mobility. The Defendant’s insurers have admitted primary liability for the accident. The claim is currently valued in excess of six figures and Michael continues to investigate quantum in order to achieve settlement on the best terms for X.
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Instructed on a fatal road traffic accident claim involving a motorbike accident. The Defendant was convicted in the criminal courts for Causing Death by Careless Driving and a personal injury claim was pursued thereafter. A Joint Settlement meeting between the parties took place and compensation was agreed for a significant sum well in excess of six figures. The claim included a significant claim for loss of dependency and the Court’s approval is required in respect of the apportionment to a minor beneficiary.
Date of qualification
Michael qualified in 2012.
Outside of the office
Michael enjoys spending time with his family (3 kids), football (playing and watching), and tending to his allotment.
Client
“He is fantastic at his job and at no time did I ever feel unsure or uneasy. He's an asset to the firm.
Professional memberships & accolades
Legal 500
APIL
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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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