In the complex world of medical negligence law, there is no substitute for working with a true specialist in this field.

In Series 4, Episode 1 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby is joined by fellow solicitor and Gadsby Wicks colleague Caragh Hargreaves to explore the benefits and advantages of working with a specialist medical negligence solicitor or firm.

They discuss Caragh’s experience working in a single-discipline firm, what separates a specialist team from a generalist one, the value of the collective expertise these firms offer, and much more. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly why choosing a specialist helps to maximise compensation and secure you the best possible outcome.

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Chapters

0:00 - Introduction

1:10 - What attracted you to medical negligence law?

2:22 - Working at a specialist medical negligence firm

3:52 - What is a “medical negligence specialist”?

4:45 - Walking through the medical negligence claims process

7:39 - Investigating a claimant’s medical records

9:05 - Instructing independent medical experts

12:17 - Letter of Claim & quantifying compensation

14:56 - How many claims are settled without court proceedings?

16:20 - Working with other medical negligence experts

19:13 - Behind the scenes of a medical negligence claim

21:15 - The importance of collaboration in medical negligence

23:06 - Why choose a specialist medical negligence firm?

The Medical Examiner’s Office was recently introduced to independently review all deaths in England and Wales. But how does it work, and what benefit does it provide to families, medical professionals and beyond?

In Series 3, Episode 8 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby is joined by special guest Sharon Goodwin – Lead Clinical Medical Examiner Officer at Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust – to discuss the duties and purpose of this important service.

From a breakdown of the medical examiner’s process and goals, to how it inspires a culture of transparency and learning within the NHS, Gillian and Sharon explore every aspect of this independent medical body.

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Case managers play a vital role in organising the day-to-day support people need after medical negligence, particularly in cases of birth injuries or catastrophic injury. But there’s still a lot of misunderstanding about the role.

In Series 3, Episode 7 of Medical Negligence Matters, Tami Frankel takes the hot seat to interview special guest Zoe Biginton – an Associate Case Manager for Children and Young People at Ben Holden – about the work she does to help children, families and vulnerable people manage their lives after serious injury.

From explaining how a case manager works with families, solicitors and deputies during a clinical negligence claim, to addressing common misconceptions about case management – join Tami and Zoe for this eye-opening conversation.

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Some people believe that clinical negligence and personal injury are essentially the same terms. But while they share many similarities, they are very different.

In Series 3, Episode 6 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby sits with Tony Mitty – a fellow Partner at Gadsby Wicks and former personal injury lawyer – to explain the differences between personal injury and clinical negligence law.

From the complicated issue of causation in medical negligence, to why you shouldn’t choose a personal injury solicitor over a medical negligence specialist, find out what separates these two legal practices in this engaging podcast.

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What does medical negligence really mean? How much is the average medical negligence claim worth? How long does a claim take to settle?

In Series 3, Episode 5 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby and Tami Frankel answer these and many other of the most common FAQs about medical negligence claims. Together, they tackle the big questions so you know what to expect if you or someone you love needs to make a medical negligence claim in the future.

From the time limits associated with clinical negligence cases, to how “No Win, No Fee” claims actually work – get your medical negligence FAQs answered here.

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A “secondary victim” is someone who suffers psychiatric injury after witnessing a traumatic event affecting a person close to them. But can secondary victims make a claim in medical negligence cases?

In Series 3, Episode 4 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby talks to Tami Frankel about the inconsistent history around secondary victim claims in medical negligence, and how the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Paul vs Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust changed the landscape for these types of claims.

They also explain why a doctor’s duty of care does not extend beyond their patient, the differences in secondary victim claims for medical negligence and personal injury cases, and more in this compelling episode.

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Sometimes it is necessary to make a medical negligence claim on someone else’s behalf, maybe because they are a child or lack mental capacity. So how does that process work?

In Series 3, Episode 3 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby speaks with friend and fellow Partner at Gadsby Wicks, Tami Frankel, to explain who a Litigation Friend is and the challenges associated with claiming on someone’s behalf. 

They also explore how the Court ensures that settlements are fair in these instances, and the value of specialist expertise to guide Litigation Friends through this tough process.

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Compensation is the most tangible and critical outcome of any medical negligence claim. But how does medical negligence compensation work, how is it calculated, and is it the “lottery win” that many assume it is?

In Series 3, Episode 2 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby is joined by her friend and fellow Gadsby Wicks Partner, Tami Frankel, to break down exactly how medical negligence compensation is calculated and recovered by claimants.

From explaining the differences between General Damages and Special Damages, to the importance of solid financial advice to help someone manage the compensation they receive. Gillian and Tami answer the most pressing questions about medical negligence compensation and expose why it isn’t the windfall that many claim it is.

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Discover the interesting story behind the leading medical negligence law firm in Essex and East Anglia.

In Series 3, Episode 1 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian Gadsby sits down with Tami Frankel to discuss the history, values and purpose of Gadsby Wicks. 

From its humble beginnings in 1993 and the challenges of specialising in clinical negligence, to the expertise, processes and results that made Gadsby Wicks one of the most reputable teams in the country. Gillian and Tami explore the firm’s story and why they have found success as the medical negligence specialists.

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Medical negligence law in the UK is constantly evolving, and these changes often have an impact on claimants. Medical negligence expert Gillian Gadsby explores some of the latest legal reforms affecting this area.

In Series 2, Episode 6 of Medical Negligence Matters, Gillian is joined by Tami Frankel and Corrina Mottram, Partners and medical negligence solicitors at Gadsby Wicks, to break down recent legal reforms in clinical negligence, and the ramifications these have for claimants, solicitors and the legal system as a whole.

From the discount rate and fixed recoverable costs, to plans for no-fault compensation schemes, discover the latest developments and what they could mean for you.

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