Sophie has a varied caseload with experience dealing with all types of cases. She has experience dealing with all aspects of a claim from the taking of initial instructions and assessment of merits, to preparation of trial bundles and attendances at settlement meetings.
Specialises in:
Personal Injury Claims, 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, Pregnancy and Birth Injury to Mother Claims, Sepsis and Meningitis Claims, Serious Injury Claims, Spinal Injury Claims & Surgical Negligence Claims
Expertise
- Delays in diagnosis of cancer
- Fatal accidents
- Nursing care
- Gynaecological/Obstetric issues
- Substandard surgery
- Substandard consent cases
- GP negligence
- Brain injury claims
- Orthopaedic and spinal injury
- Vascular injury (including claims involving the development of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis)
- Ophthalmic injury
Key experience
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Instructed on a matter involving a delay in diagnosis of hip dysplasia. The allegations of negligence dated back to the early 1990s. A Letter of Claim was served but a Letter of Response was not received from the Defendant. Proceedings were issued protectively. Breach of duty and causation were subsequently admitted by the Defendant. Steps were taken to quantify the claim, including obtaining expert evidence in the fields of orthopaedics, care and OT, accommodation, employment, pain management, psychiatry and life expectancy. The claim settled for a significant six figure-sum following a Round Table Meeting between the parties.
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Instructed on a matter involving substandard surgical performance which resulted in a section of cannula being retained in X’s external iliac artery. As a result, blood flow to the lower limb was restricted, X suffered severe ischaemia to the leg, extensive rhadomyolysis, renal failure, bone infarction and significant scarring. X has undergone multiple operations and receives ongoing treatment and therapies but continues to live with a permanent disability. The claim is valued in excess of six figures.
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Instructed on a matter involving a two-year delay in diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. It was alleged that a CT scan failed to report the presence of the primary tumour and peritoneal nodules and there was a failure to arrange/perform appropriate investigations thereafter. The Defendant made early admissions in respect of breach of duty and causation and the claim settled for a five-figure sum.
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Instructed on a fatal matter where the deceased suffered cardiac arrest and death following an acute airway obstruction. It was alleged there were several occasions in which earlier treatment would have prevented X’s death. Following service of a Letter of Claim, liability was admitted by the Defendant. The claim included a complex and significant claim for loss of dependency. The claim settled for a significant six-figure sum. Post-settlement, Counsel’s advice was obtained on an appropriate apportionment of damages between X’s Estate and four financial dependents, including two minor beneficiaries. The Court’s approval was required in respect of the apportionment for the minor beneficiaries.
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Instructed on a matter where the consent process prior to a microvascular decompression operation was substandard resulting in total, permanent, one-sided hearing loss. Although the Defendant denied liability, settlement was negotiated for a significant 5-figure sum.
Relevant experience
- Healthcare
Date of qualification
Sophie qualified in 2016.
Interests
Sophie is member of the Firm's Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and the Firm's Trainee Recruitment Committee. Sophie studied Zoology at University before converting to law and specialising in clinical and medical negligence upon qualification in 2016. Outside of the office, Sophie lives in the countryside near Barnard Castle and enjoys spending time with her three young children, taking her dog Millie for long walks, and looking after their flock of 12 sheep.
Client
Client
“I received a first class service from Sophie. I always had faith in her representing me and that I was being given honest well-informed advice. The outcome of my claim was good and Sophie went above and beyond. Sophie is a credit to her profession and I would highly recommend Hay & Kilner.
“Sophie was very helpful and friendly at all times. I felt that I could trust her to do her best for me and always found her to be friendly and professional. I would recommend Hay & Kilner to anyone wanting a first rate legal service.
Professional memberships & accolades
Legal 500
Legal 500
Legal 500
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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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