Medical Negligence Claims 

Mental Health Claims 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Psychiatric patients are amongst the most vulnerable members of our society and deserve access to a consistently high standard of care. The consequences of this care being absent, or substandard, can be devastating and long-lasting.

If you or a family member have suffered from any form of mental health injury or illness whilst in hospital care, or suffered ay negligent treatment whilst being treated for mental health problems, Irwin Mitchell could help you to recover compensation.

At Irwin Mitchell we are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to mental health related difficulties, 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 Mental Health Cases With Expertise and Sensitivity

If you or a loved one has suffered from a mental health problem during, or as a result of inadequate care on the part of psychiatric services, you have a right to call those responsible to account. You may also be able to recover compensation.

At Irwin Mitchell, our lawyers have years of experience dealing with cases involving a wide range of issues surrounding the treatment of mental illness.

Assessment of your case is absolutely free. You can then decide if you wish to pursue a claim.

Proven Expertise In Mental Health Claims

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 mental health issues.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to assisting you to recover appropriate compensation with your mental health claim.

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.

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.



Nursing Home Negligence Leads to Pressure Sore

Elsie was 83 years old when she became at resident at a Nursing Home in Sheffield. She moved to the nursing home for a period of respite following a fall in her home.

She developed a significant sacral pressure sore while she was a resident at the home. She was transferred to hospital and upon admission was found to be extremely unwell and dehydrated. Elsie received treatment at the hospital for her pressure sore and following this was discharged to a different nursing home. She continued to receive treatment for the pressure sore until her death three years later.

Sadly, she was never able to return to her own home.

A claim was investigated to determine whether the nursing home had failed to put in place an adequate nursing care plan and taken appropriate action to prevent Elsie from sustaining pressure sores. It was also investigated whether the home had failed to quickly identify and treat the pressure sores at an earlier stage.

Sarah Rowland, of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, represented Elsie's family and successfully pursued a clinical negligence claim against the nursing home.

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
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
Angela Kirtley Newcastle Associate 0191 279 0127
Tracey Brown Glasgow Solicitor 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.

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