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We’re recruiting

We've got 2 exciting opportunities to join our team here at BTTJ Medical Negligence Read On

Queen Elizabeth II

HRH Queen Elizabeth II

We are saddened, along with the rest of the country, to hear the news. Rest in Peace to the UK’s longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family and the nation at this time. Read On

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A Silver Anniversary at BTTJ

Congratulations to Andy Moore who celebrates 25 years with us as Tom Barnes’ Legal Secretary in our Clinical Negligence department. Read On

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Strike Action of Criminal Barristers, does this affect me?

Written by Tom Barnes on 24 August 2022

The Criminal Bar Association confirmed on 22nd August 2022 that its members had voted to pursue further strike action (or escalation) on 5th September 2022 for an indefinite period. Read On

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Can I Make a Claim for My Child’s Birth Injury Negligence?

Written by Lynette Walsh on 10 April 2022

During such an emotional time for parents, you expect the highest standard of care for both mother and child. Most cases are positive and successful, however, when doctors and midwives fail in providing their duty to a reasonable standard, mistakes can happen. In the worst cases, this could result in them causing injury to the mother, child, or both. These tragic incidents will often lead to legal proceedings against the hospital, doctor, and the staff. Read On

AVMA

AvMA

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is a charity for patient safety and justice.  They provide support and free independent advice to people who have been affected by medical accidents. Read On

Adam

New member of our team

Adam Lloyd joined us as a Solicitor in our Medical Negligence Department in March 2022. Read On

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Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust

Written by Adam Lloyd on 4 April 2022

The long-awaited final report of Ms Donna Ockenden, Senior Midwife was published earlier this week, on 30 March 2022.  This report follows on from Ms Ockenden’s previous report published in December 2020. Read On

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New member of our Team

Jonathan has experience in dealing with a wide range of Medical Negligence matters including Orthopaedic, Urological and Ophthalmic, injuries occurring as a result of surgical error, delay in the diagnosis of cancer and cauda equina syndrome. Read On

Julia French

From Nursing to Law: Becoming a Clinical Negligence Solicitor

I began my career studying for a BSc (Hons) in Applied Science. I then trained in general and mental health nursing, qualifying as a registered mental health nurse (RMN). As a nurse with a degree, I soon became a manager, running a drop-in centre for a mental health charity and community mental health services for a council. Read On