Peter leads the Medical Negligence Serious Injury department, which now boasts some of our most knowledgeable, dedicated and hardworking team members.

Peter is dedicated to supporting victims of catastrophic medical negligence injuries and endeavours to provide a clear and coherent approach to claims. He recognises the effects serious injuries can have and therefore ensures his customers’ need for support is met. Peter also has a vast amount of experience working with customers who have been injured abroad and is able to act under international law to provide the best outcomes.

Hannah joined our Medical Negligence Department in February 2017, managing with a wide-ranging caseload with a particular interest in fatal claims.

Now, as a Senior Solicitor, Hannah supervises and develops junior members of her team and takes immense pride in delivering excellent client care and establishing a rapport with her clients to provide support throughout the claims process.

Above all, Hannah stands tall as a brilliant example of compassion and professionalism, inspiring many around her to strive for the highest standards of excellence.

Notable Cases

HN (a minor) v University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, 2019: Acting on behalf of her client following a delay in diagnosing Sacral Agenesis. Achieved a settlement of £250,000.

VP [deceased] v Sundridge Developments Ltd, 2019: Acting for her client after a femur fracture so severe that the deceased was bed bound and passed away within 12 months. Achieved a settlement of £40,000 for the estate of deceased.

KL v Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, 2018: Acting on behalf of her client who experienced grade 3-4 pressure ulcers which healed but left client with scarring. As a result of client’s scarring, she suffered moderate depression and PTSD. Achieved a settlement of £85,000.

Jennifer is a Solicitor who specialises in Medical Negligence. Jennifer has worked in Medical Negligence across the North of England and joined the Manchester office in 2018. Jennifer has a recognition of the suffering that customers have already been through and the support that they may need through their claim and prides herself on giving the very best customer service.  Jennifer works in team 14 and has a wide range of experience, particularly in delayed diagnosis of cancer claims, shoulder and eye injuries.

Outside of the office Jennifer is a Trustee of Warrington Youth Rowing, a charity which currently works with children receiving pupil premium in over 20 schools across Cheshire and Merseyside. The charity aims to help the participants to develop a wide range of life skills such as time keeping, team work and commitment as well as improving their self-confidence.

Highlights of recently settled cases

C v Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board – 2020 – £90,000.00 for a 76 year old who suffered with a gastric ulcer which was not monitored. They lost the opportunity for an early diagnosis of gastric cancer which would have been curative and were only able to receive palliative chemotherapy. Their life expectancy was reduced by five years.

AO (deceased) v Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust -2020 – £90,000.00 for a 77 year old who suffered a deterioration of their cardiac function when they were lost to cardiac follow up. Their deterioration during this time lead to their premature death in 2018.

H v United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust -2021 – £300,000.00 for a 62 year old who suffered negligent treatment leaving them with only 5% vision in their left eye which caused depression and their premature retirement from their job as a carer.

W v St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust -2022 – £137,000.00 for a 47 year old for the poor management of their skin cancer which metastasised. Their life expectancy was estimated to be less than 12 months beyond settlement.

R v Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board -2022 – £34,000.00 for a 84 year old who suffered subsidence of their total hip replacement and a grade 3 pressure sore which continued to cause pain at settlement. Causation was disputed

Client Feedback

“Jennifer was Fantastic, she deserves a medal!

“From beginning to end if I ever needed to call her, she was there.  Sometimes I called her and I got upset about losing my husband- she understood and was so lovely to me.  I’ve already recommended Fletchers to my friends.  Thank you so much”

“My agent Jennifer has been a godsend!! She has been the main person that I have had contact with, she has been reassuring, understanding and compassionate. She has answered all my questions and she asked me questions I didn’t even think of! I’ve been very happy with the service so far as my case is ongoing. Jennifer is a credit to your company, thank you”.

“Thank you for everything you have done. You have been nothing but outstanding and a credit to the practice! Thank you once again”.  

“The level of communication has been excellent. I have been dealing with Jennifer Argent who has been phenomenal. I would highly recommend Fletchers”.

“Jennifer has been extremely patient with me. Despite the long and stressful nature of this case, she’s always there to keep me up-to-date and answer any questions I have. Outstanding”

“Jennifer has been lovely and amazing and explain everything in a way that was easy for me to understand”

“My case handler Jennifer Argent has been fantastic throughout, my case has not been simple and has ended up being quite drawn out but Jennifer worked diligently and got the best outcome.”

“Made me feel at ease at all times especially when listening to my story of what happened and always feel the best is being done. Thank you very much, would highly recommend

“Jennifer is a first class solicitor all round”

“Jennifer Argent was amazing, she really connected with how I felt, what happened and made me feel reassured all the way through. She kept me fully updated with where we were and what happens next. She did an amazing job and I will always ben thankful for all the help and work that was put in. I would definitely recommend should anyone need to consult in them and a massive thanks again to all involved”

Rebecca is an Associate Solicitor who specialises in representing clients and their families in catastrophic and life changing clinical negligence claims. The majority of her case load is claims valued in excess of £500,000.

After graduating in Law in 2008 from Keele University, Becky completed her LPC and became a fully qualified Solicitor last year, specialising in Medical Negligence.

Rebecca has developed her skills and strengths dealing with complex issues including cases with withdrawal of indemnity in private practice, vicarious liability and delegable duties in medical services provided by out-sourced companies for the NHS and dealing with the death of Defendants prior to and post issuing Court proceedings.

Rebecca deals with a range of cases including fatal claims, orthopaedic claims including amputations and drop foot, avoidable and delay in diagnosis of cancer and spinal injuries. She has a particular interest in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cases. Rebecca’s current case load includes avoidable strokes, delay in diagnosis of antero-vascular fistulas, Fatal Accident claims, birth injuries including Erb’s palsy, above the knee amputations and complex cancer cases.

Rebecca prides herself in building lasting relationships with her clients and being the voice of the seriously injured when they need her the most.

Client Feedback

“Rebecca was absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. She dealt with the case with such empathy and understanding and I was kept up to date at all times. Thank you so much”

“I have to say that all of you were very professional and supportive during the long 6 years, with a special mention to Rebecca who was a rock at particularly difficult times”

Notable Cases