Rebecca Brown

I’ve worked on claims that have received national coverage, such as the tragic case of a 17-year-old mother who died after being starved of oxygen after giving birth.

Recent settlements I’ve secured for my clients include:

• Delay in diagnosis of a brain tumour in a young teenager that led to permanent sight loss.
• Delay in diagnosis of spinal cord compression, causing complete paraplegia.
• Misreported smear test leading to development of cervical cancer and the client needing to undergo treatment which rendered her infertile. Compensation included the costs of surrogacy in the UK and US, and my client went on to have twins via a surrogate.
• Fatal claim relating to a delay in diagnosis of sepsis following private surgery for bowel cancer. I supported the client through the inquest and recovered a substantial settlement which included costs associated with care of the deceased’s child, who had severe learning difficulties.
• Settlement after failure to provide aspirin following symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack led my client to suffer a major stroke and long-term disability.

Expert evidence is the key both to succeeding with a medical negligence claim and to building evidence to support the compensation I’m seeking for my client. I work closely with respected experts, who’ll be instructed to review the circumstances of the claim and give their opinion on my client’s future treatment and rehabilitation needs.

I understand that the medical and legal process can feel overwhelming, especially in circumstances where a client has already been let down. I ensure I explain everything clearly, with straightforward language, while always being available to answer any questions that arise during the process.

I also connect my clients with our in-house support services, who can help them to secure rehabilitation, financial and emotional support, and advise them on any means-tested benefits they’re entitled to. This helps to remove the stress from my clients’ shoulders so they can focus on maximising their recovery.

I'll meet you wherever is most convenient for you, whether that's via Teams, at home, or even in hospital. During our first meeting, I'll take the time to listen to you, giving you the space to talk about what's happened and how it's affected you. I'll give you some initial legal advice about the prospects of your claim and explain the steps we'll take to investigate it further.

I'll also discuss any wider concerns you may have, such as access to rehabilitation, employment issues, or planning for the future. Where additional support may be helpful, I can introduce you to the relevant specialist teams we have in the firm, who can provide guidance and assistance tailored to your needs.