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Defective Medical Products, Drugs or Medicines Claims 

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Our expert medical negligence lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Those who manufacture or administer medical products have clear responsibilities to patients - including ensuring their products will be effective and have as few side-effects as possible. When those responsibilities are neglected, defective medical equipment or inappropriate medication can have a serious impact on the lives of patients and their families.

If you think you have been adversely affected or injured by defective medical equipment or medicines, we can help you to recover compensation.

At Irwin Mitchell we are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to defective medicines and medical products, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference. 

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Cases Of Defective Medicines And Medical Products With Expertise And Sensitivity

Irwin Mitchell are highly experienced in handling cases that are brought against medical manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment. We have represented many clients in the past who have been injured or fallen ill as a result of defective products.

Cases of defective medicine or medical products often result from negligence in the manufacture or testing of a product. Recent cases involving faulty medicines or medical products include:

  • Hip joints
  • Heart valves
  • Cosmetic implants
  • Corneal implants
  • Contraceptive devices
  • Drugs
  • Medicines
  • Chemical treatments

If you believe you’ve been adversely affected or injured by defective medical equipment or medicines, we can advise you and help you to recover compensation.

Proven Expertise In Cases Involving Defective Medicines And Medical Equipment

Irwin Mitchell is one of the largest and most experienced law firms in the country and our team includes many of the country’s finest specialist lawyers. They work in highly focused teams, offering the best legal expertise when recovering compensation in cases involving defective medicines or medical products.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to assisting you to recover appropriate compensation.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous medical and clinical negligence fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury due to defective medical products or medicine.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of compensation recovery for various forms of medical and clinical negligence, and to ensure that fairer compensation is awarded.


The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.

* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.

** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.

All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.



Compensation For Man Injured Due To Hospital's Negligence

Irwin Mitchell has assisted a man to obtain compensation after he was injured because a hospital fitted him with an orthosis which was not of satisfactory quality.

Our client had worn an orthosis and a special boot on his left leg throughout his life.

In September 2009 he was in his garden wearing the orthosis. Suddenly and without warning one of the components of the orthosis snapped. Our client fell to the ground injuring his left foot.

He was taken to hospital where he was found to have fractures in his foot. These were treated conservatively in a supportive orthosis which he wore for approximately 13 months.

Irwin Mitchell brought a legal claim against the hospital which had supplied and fitted the orthosis 18 months previously. It was alleged that the hospital failed to fit out client with a brace which was of satisfactory quality.

An out of court settlement was agreed and our client received £8,000 in compensation.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name Location Job Title Telephone
David Body Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Sara Burns Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Ian Christian London Partner 0870 1500 100
Alison Eddy London Partner 020 7421 3887
Auriana Griffiths London Partner 0870 1500 100
Lisa Jordan Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Angela Kirtley Newcastle Partner 0191 279 0127
Julie Lewis Bristol Partner 0870 1500 100
Mandy Luckman Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Rachelle Mahapatra Leeds Partner 0870 1500 100
Suzanne Munroe Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Jonathan Peacock Birmingham, Bristol Partner 0870 1500 100
Elaine Russell Glasgow Partner 0870 1500 100
Lindsay Wise Manchester Partner 0161 838 3047
Jane Wright Leeds, Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Tim Deeming Birmingham Associate 0870 1500 100
Del Jones Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Caroline Stokes Birmingham Associate 0870 1500 100
Tracey Brown Glasgow Solicitor 0870 1500 100
Ruth Moore Sheffield Other Legal Expert 0870 1500 100

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

Awards and accreditations

Investors In People     Action Against Medical Accidents - Clinical Negligence SpecialistsYorkshire Lawyer Awards Winner 2009Stonewall 2011Stonewall Star Performer 2011Rehabilitation First Awards 2011 The Law Society Personal Injury AccreditationChild Brain Injury Trust The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation ISO SGS 27001 AccreditationISO 9001:2008 AccreditationSGS ISO 14001 with UKASHeadway 2011A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0