Medical Negligence.

Medical Negligence Solicitors.

Our expert Medical Negligence Solicitors are compassionate legal professionals who specialise in securing compensation for the those who have suffered following negligent treatment from a health care provider.

If you wish to complain or seek compensation for an incident involving a breach of duty of care by a medical professional, our highly experienced solicitors will be able advise you in a sensitive and approachable way.

We understand that making seeking compensation can be a difficult and confusing process. That’s why we are committed to providing a professional and client-centred service that is warm, friendly, and thorough.

We have years of experience in medical negligence, and we are dedicated to providing the very best advice and support possible to our clients. We understand how important it is to get the right level of compensation, and we will work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you.

Our specialist Medical Negligence Solicitors have worked on a wide range of No Win No Fee cases, some of which have resulted in large compensation amounts being recovered, such as £2.5 million for birth-related cerebral palsy and £3.9 million for failing to diagnose meningitis.

If you would like more information about making a medical negligence claim, see our guide, and please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today. We would be happy to answer any of your questions and discuss your options with you.

Talking to a solicitor needn’t be a daunting prospect, so please get in touch for a friendly chat about how we can help.

Key Contact

Beth is a partner and head of the Clinical Negligence Team. She works on a variety of cases from birth injuries, spinal injuries, delay in diagnosis and wrongful diagnosis, surgical errors, fatal accident cases to include stillbirths and neonatal deaths and psychiatric cases.

Beth has represented a number of parents who have suffered stillbirths or in cases of early neonatal deaths. Beth also regularly represents families at Inquests to include Inquests involving potential breaches of Human Rights.

Meet the team

Beth Heath

Partner

Medical Negligence

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Our Expertise

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors have years of experience supporting clients. We are a highly awarded law firm, consistently achieving great outcomes.

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The Legal 500 & Chambers UK recommendations

The Medical Negligence department is recognised in Tier One for the West Midlands in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500, which states ‘The ‘efficient and pragmatic’ team at Lanyon Bowdler adopts a ’truly personal approach’ when dealing with cases involving birth, brain and fatal claims. It also frequently handles high-value cases relating to amputations and spinal injuries.’

Testimonials from the 2025 edition of the Legal 500:

‘Great team for clin neg work, certainly the stand out team in Shropshire and the surrounding area. Well resourced, offering high quality advice and excellent client care.’

‘Absolutely amazing service and communication. Personal treatment throughout, great advice and support.’

Work highlights:

A £10.3m settlement was achieved in a birth injury case despite no motor disabilities but significant “hidden” cognitive impairment.

Secured a £700,000 out-of-court settlement for dependent family of MR who died aged 51 from breast cancer after delayed diagnosis despite robust denial of liability.

Representing an adult with a severe brain injury due to a stroke from an undiagnosed blood clot. His claim is valued in excess of £10m. Interim payments in excess of £400,000 have been secured to facilitate rehabilitation.

The Chambers UK guide 2025 ranks the department in Band 1 for the Midlands, it states “Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors has an impressive practice group with a growing presence across the West Midlands. The team offers specialist advice across the full gamut of clinical negligence mandates, with particular experience in cases of surgical error, delayed diagnosis and failure to supervise those at risk of suicide. The firm is additionally skilled in cases relating to post-surgical negligence, brain injury and fatal claims.”

Strengths

“The team replies to correspondence exceptionally quickly, solves issues fast and always provides relevant information and keeps you up to date at all times.”

“Lanyon Bowdler has a very big presence in the Midlands. It sets very high standards and goes well beyond what is necessary.”

“The team is extremely supportive and is very good at communicating on all points. The team goes into great detail to get the best outcome.”

Lanyon Bowdler Clinical Negligence Team win 'Team of the Year' In Personal Injury Awards 2018

Lanyon Bowdler won the Clinical Negligence Team of the Year title at the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards in Manchester, beating off competition from across the UK.

Kay Kelly, former head and now consultant for the team, said: “This is absolutely wonderful news and is a fitting tribute to the expertise and dedication of our clinical negligence lawyers.

“Clinical negligence is a particularly sensitive area of law which makes a tremendous difference to people’s lives. A successful claim can be vital for the person’s recovery and future quality of life, so to be recognised as being the best team in the country for our work means a great deal.”

The team is both proud and delighted to have won this award.

No win no fee medical negligence solicitors

The majority of the medical negligence cases we handle are done so on a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means that there is no financial risk to you. Full details will be provided to you during your first appointment.

Should your medical negligence case not be successful, your solicitor will cover all the costs and expenses as the case proceeds. There are no upfront costs for you to be concerned about.

This is a very low-risk proposition for people who believe that they may have been wrongfully injured by a healthcare professional and wish to pursue legal action, with the peace of mind of being financially protected if they are unsuccessful. Medical negligence cases can take a long time to resolve and incur significant legal expenses in that time. Conditional fee agreements are there to protect the claimant financially and ensure that funding is not the reason a genuine legal case cannot be brought to the right conclusion.

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence, it is important to speak to a specialist solicitor. They will be able to advise you on whether you are eligible to pursue a No Win No Fee medical negligence claim and will help you through the process every step of the way.

Your Medical Negligence questions answered

How can medical negligence lawyers help?

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence, you may be able to seek a compensation. To find out if you are eligible talk to one of our No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors today.

Lanyon Bowdler is a leading law firm in flexible pricing options, and we offer conditional funding arrangements (known as no win-no fee) and public funding agreements, previously Legal Aid.

Your lawyer will help you gather the evidence needed to support your case and will negotiate with the other party (or parties) involved in order to secure the best possible outcome for you.

An alleged case of medical negligence can take time to resolve, so it is important to have patience and allow your lawyer the time they need to build a strong case on your behalf.

The specialist team includes one in-house doctor, so we bring an excellent medical understanding to each case. Lanyon Bowdler is a member of the personal injury solicitors list produced by Headway – the Brain Injury Association – so you can be assured we have considerable expertise in cases involving brain injury.

We are also included on the 2020 approved solicitors list for the Spinal Injury Association and are on the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Solicitors Panel. We also have a member of the team recognised by AvMA.

Our Clinical Negligence Solicitors team has been awarded the Specialist Quality Mark, awarded by the Legal Aid Agency, and holds a contract to provide services which are publicly funded (previously known as Legal Aid). This prestigious appointment is a testament to the level of expertise and experience in the team.

The fundamental aim of our work is to get those who have been impacted by medical negligence the answers they need and increase patient safety to prevent injuries from happening to others.

We take great pride in our compassionate and individualised approach; we always put our clients first. If you would like to discuss your case of medical negligence, please contact a member of our team.

What is required for a successful claim?

When you start the compensation process with Lanyon Bowdler, a member of our team will ask you to gather some supporting evidence for your case.

We will explain what supporting evidence you may need and help you to collect it. Occasionally you may need to obtain some things yourself, for example, any photographs, letters, receipts, or other records showing the losses you have suffered, and the details of the people involved.

It is usually possible for our team to gather most of the evidence on your behalf.

Supporting evidence will assist your Medical Negligence Solicitor to prove the injuries, pain and suffering you have experienced were due to the negligent care you received, where the responsibility for that lies and that the compensation is fair.

How can I seek compensation for medical negligence?

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence, you may be eligible for compensation.

To be successful, your case must meet three criteria:

You must have suffered an injury or illness as a result of the negligence of a medical professional.
The injury or illness must have had a significant impact on your life.
You must have sought legal advice and started court proceedings within three years of discovering that you had been injured as a result of negligence (or five years if the negligent act was committed outside of the UK).

Getting compensated for medical negligence compensation can seem daunting, but our team of experts are here to help guide you through every step of the process. We will work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you and will always keep you updated on progress.

At Lanyon Bowdler, we have a team of friendly, compassionate, Medical Solicitors who are hugely experienced at talking to people and their families who are facing these challenging issues.

Testimonials

What our clients say.

From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.

Martyn

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I will always take your advice, thank you for keeping me updated your service has been exemplary.

Bev

I contacted Lanyon Bowdler for advice on a Welsh Redress offer I received after a recent never event incident that happened during my ectopic pregnancy procedure. The advice and service I received from the very first phone call was fantastic. The advice and information from Emma Hart was clear and her approach was professional while being in a friendly manor. I was kept fully aware of what was happening and I am so thankful to her for sorting everything so quick and easy on my behalf. Her service was truly amazing.

Elin

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Was satisfied with the work they’ve done for my family, my experience with them all was very good and welcoming thank you all involved.

Michele

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Communication was second to none. Thank you.

Mr G

Telford

Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.

Michael

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I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.

Peter Weston

Shrewsbury

All work carried out effectively and efficiently.

Hubert Jones

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An excellent service with solicitors that you can talk to and who give you a clear understanding of all necessary legal implications and interpretations.

Eric

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From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.

Carl Gittins

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Very clear, concise advice and guidance, easy to understand.

Ian Jamieson

Telford

Over the last seven years I have been represented by Lanyon Bowdler in a clinical negligence case. Throughout this time, I put my complete trust in the firm and they did not let me down.

Darren

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My solicitor kept me informed on everything in the five years that it took to have a successful claim.

Gill

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Good service provided throughout with clear communication throughout with all options explored.

Lee

I can thoroughly recommend the highly professional and supportive service received over the last few months.

Heather

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Responsive, supportive, approachable, clear and empathetic.

Lisa Thacker

Professional and prompt communication. Supportive and client focused.

Lisa Thacker

Jennifer M Whittall Ltd

Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.

Lee Mortimer

UK Case Management

Definitely would use Lanyon Bowdler again if I need the use of a solicitor.

Mark Bowkett

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Smooth and efficient service from very professional firm.

Tim

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We were particularly impressed with the quality of work, the speed and excellent communication.

Allenby Douglas Ltd

Oswestry

Very friendly and approachable. Very good advice

Ivor Brown

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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.

Paul Rowe

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Our first experience with a medical claim has been made that much more painless by the clear and consistent advice provided to date, thank you.

Peter

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Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.

Mr N J & Dr S J Browne

Llanfyllin

Accreditations

Our awards and accolades.

Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation

The Society of Clinical Negligence Lawyers

New Policy can help more Families Access Justice

Lanyon Bowdler is giving more families access to justice for maternity care failings after developing a new way for clients to cover their costs.

We have teamed up with a major insurance group to provide legal costs protection for cases which date back many years and might otherwise be considered too high a risk to pursue.

As one of the leading firms working on claims related to the Shrewsbury and Telford maternity scandal, being able to support clients with their costs is vital.

Clients come to us at one of the worst times in their lives, and it’s essential they have the peace of mind that their legal fees are covered.

Without the right kind of insurance, a lot of our clients simply would not be able to access the justice they are entitled to.

Many cases arising from the Ockenden Review date back as far as the 1980s, which makes them inherently higher risk due to the passage of time and potential evidence issues.

We approached ARAG insurance group to see what they could do to help support these cases, which are often funded on a no-win-no-fee basis.

We have worked together to create a bespoke policy for our clients, which minimises what the client needs to pay, enabling them to make a claim which would otherwise be considered too much of a risk – and crucially helping them to retain as much of their damages as possible.

Further work has been done by our Medical Negligence Team to develop a collaborative approach with the NHS in Shropshire to work through clinical negligence claims as quickly and efficiently as possible.

The team have developed a pilot programme with NHS Resolution and their panel solicitors to support families impacted by the Shrewsbury and Telford maternity scandal.

For cases with an estimated value of up to £250,000, we work collaboratively with NHS Resolution, working together to reach a satisfactory outcome.

These claims are extremely distressing for everyone involved, so it’s important to minimise any further stress or anxiety as we work towards getting justice for our clients.

Contact Lanyon Bowdler’s Medical Negligence Lawyers Today

If you think you or a family member has received negligent treatment from a hospital, health centre or a medical professional, which has left you or a loved one distressed, in pain, or with additional health problems, then it is likely you are entitled to seek compensation for Medical Negligence.

Give us a call or complete our online enquiry form, to see how our team can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

Please call for a friendly, confidential, and compassionate approach to your situation. There is no obligation or any charges for our initial assessment.

By choosing Lanyon Bowdler, you can rest assured that you have the best legal expertise on your team.

Lanyon Bowdler’s Medical Negligence team is widely acclaimed and recognised as being among the best clinical negligence departments in the country.

We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, so are able to act for clients all over Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales and across the Midlands (including Wolverhampton & Birmingham). As a leading full-service law firm, we can represent you wherever you live in England and Wales.

We are committed to providing exceptional levels of client care and will work closely and considerately with you to help find the best outcomes and help to get your life back on track.

If you wish to complain or seek compensation for an incident of medical or clinical negligence, our team of specialists will be able to deal with it in a sensitive and approachable way.

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