Suzanne Munroe 

About My Role

I specialise in birth injury to both mother and child. In particular I act for a large number of children and young adults with cerebral palsy.

I also act for families who have lost a child at birth or in the very early days or weeks of life, and have personally conducted a number of inquests for parents who find themselves in this terrible situation.

I also act for relatives at inquest in relation to general cases but with a particular interest in abdominal surgery.

I have now settled a number of claims for mothers who have suffered a third degree tear at birth and who struggle on with the debilitating consequences of this injury.

I run a mini team who have expertise in both birth injury and fatal claims.

Suzanne has "a dogged determination to do the absolute best for her client."
Chambers and Partners Directory 2011/12

"Suzanne Goodall, whom clients would 'not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a professional and sympathetic person in a very complex field of work'"
Legal 500 Directory

More About Me

What Inspired You To Get Into Law?

Partly the fact that I have always been obsessed with all things medical but am not very good with blood! It was also partly that I loved Agatha Christie stories as a child and crime thrillers as an adult. I always enjoyed trying to solve the mystery and find out who was responsible.

What Is The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?

I am totally passionate about my job. I think it is the best job in the world. To be able to work hard at something you find incredibly interesting, and to be able to really make a difference to people is fantastic. For me it is not just about being able to say at the end of a successful case that I got x amount or money for someone but more what the client is able to do with that money to improve the quality of their lives, and to redress the balance for them. Clients who are victims of clinical negligence are damaged not only by the error in their medical care but more often than not the psychological impact of what has happened is enormous. To do this work you have to like people and try very hard to put yourself in their position in an attempt to understand what they are going through.

What Do You Like About Working At Irwin Mitchell?

Having recently joined the firm I truly appreciate the support networks of very able and knowledgeable colleagues, in particular my mini team, other Partners, the special damages and costs teams to name but a few

What Do You Do Away From The Office?

I love running, swimming, cycling and have just discovered spinning, which is exceptionally hard but I feel very virtuous afterwards! I like watching films with my four children and enjoying a glass of wine with my husband.