Andrew Hesketh

Andrew Hesketh is a senior leader within the Clinical Negligence department, with more than 20 years’ experience in the legal profession, including over a decade dedicated exclusively to medical negligence work. Andrew plays a key role in supervising legal teams, supporting the progression of claims through litigation.

Andrew works across a wide range of medical negligence matters, with particular experience in complex birth-related injuries, including cerebral palsy cases. He is motivated by helping clients understand what went wrong in their care and by securing recognition and accountability for harm that was outside their control.

A central focus of Andrew’s practice is supporting individuals and families affected by life-changing injuries. He takes pride in helping clients navigate long-term challenges, access the support they need, and move forward with greater security and confidence. His practical guidance, combined with a compassionate and measured approach, has earned him the trust of clients facing some of the most difficult circumstances.

Notable Settled cases:  

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The Claimant had to undergo emergency surgery following a failure by an NHS Trust to identify a blood clot, that resulted in the Claimant developing ischaemic bowel and resulted in a large part of his bowel being removed.   The Claimant required treatment in ICU before then developing a significant and inoperable incisional hernia at the site of his emergency bowel surgery. The Claimant had significant issues with daily living and significant care needs as a result of this large sized hernia, which medical experts confirmed would be lifelong. The claim was defended robustly by the Defendant, despite admissions being made in relation to the issue of breach of duty, but ultimately settled at a mediation with the Defendant’s representatives, with the Claimant receiving damages of £294k.  

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Andrew and his team represented the parents of a young child that tragically lived for only 24 hours after catastrophic clinical failings during the mother’s labour and delivery, ultimately obtaining compensation for them for their loss, but more importantly answers to the many questions that they had regarding what had happened, that the Trust were initially not forthcoming with. 

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Andrew and his team worked on a claim on behalf of the estate of a man who tragically died on holiday due to a failure in the weeks preceding this. An NHS Trust failed to diagnose a myocardial infarction and provide appropriate treatment, leading to a further, more significant myocardial infarction occurring that sadly caused his death.  Liability was initially denied, and Court proceedings had to be pursued, before the claim was ultimately concluded successfully for the Claimant and the estate.