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Medical Negligence Solicitor

Rebecca Kelly

  •  Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Chester (now the University of Law).

 

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's expertise

Since qualifying, Rebecca has practiced solely in clinical negligence. Rebecca works in a team and is supervised by a Senior Solicitor. She has day-to-day conduct of a wide range of high value and complex clinical negligence claims.

Recently Settled Cases
– Negligent post-surgical advice leading to below knee amputation. £850,000.00 (2019)
– Surgical error during cholecystectomy. Settled at mediation – £300,000.00 (2019)
– Fatal claim – loss of a husband. £150,000.00 (2019)
– Surgical error during manipulation under anaesthetic causing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. £120,000.00 (2017)
– Fatal claim – loss of a mother. Settled at mediation – £450,000.00 (2017)

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