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Associate Solicitor

Rebecca Kelly

 

  • Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Chester (now the University of Law)
  • LLB (Hons) 2:1

 

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

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Acting on behalf of a lady who suffered an avoidable amputation as a result of being prescribed a contraceptive pill which was contraindicated in her circumstances. Achieved settlement of £2.5million.

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Acting on behalf of a gentleman who received an incurred diagnosis leading to progressive spinal cord compression. Achieved settlement of over £1.5million.

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Acting for a lady who was given incurred post-surgical advice resulting in an amputation. Achieved settlement of £850,000.

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Acting for a lady who required bowel resection following a failure to manage her abdominal condition. Achieved settlement of £500,000.

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Acting for a Minor who lost her Mother due to substandard treatment. Achieved settlement of £450,000.

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Acting on behalf of a lady who suffered an avoidable stroke leaving her with profound ongoing difficulties. Achieved settlement of £380,000.

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Acting for a lady who suffered surgical error during a gall bladder removal. Achieved settlement of £300,000.

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Acting for a gentleman who, due to surgical error, sustained significant knee injuries. Achieved settlement of £250,000.

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Acting for a lady who developed an avoidable stroke as a result of incorrect advice and treatment. Achieved settlement of £200,000.

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Acting for a gentleman whose ruptured bicep tendon was not identified and treated during the treatment window. Achieved settlement of £100,000.

Rebecca's expertise

  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Bowel Injury
  • Amputation
  • Strokes

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Our Industry Awards and Accreditations

  • IIP - Investors in People
  • The Sunday Times Top 100 - Best Companies To Work For 2016
  • The Investors In People Awards 2016 - Winner
  • The Legal 500 - Leading Firm 2015
  • The Law Society - Clinical Negligence
  • The Lawyer UK200 - Listed Firm 2015
  • Top Ranked Leading Individual - Chambers UK 2019