Katie Warner

I am passionate about supporting patients who have been let down and suffered life changing injury as a result of failings in medical care.   I work hard to secure answers from experts, admissions from Defendants and, ultimately, recover financial compensation to meet lifelong needs arising from the injury.

I understand that substandard care does not just affect the patient and work collaboratively with my clients and their families to ascertain what they hope to achieve through litigation as well as their priorities. I advise regarding the extent to which this is achievable and we work together to determine the best way to proceed.  

I cover all aspects of medical negligence including:

• Birth injuries to babies and mums
• Delay in diagnosis and treatment of cancer
• Substandard management of conditions resulting in stroke/amputation/paralysis/death.

Key highlights

I have a special interest in cases involving maternity and neonatal care which has resulted in injuries to babies and mums as well as stillbirths.  I have supported, and continue to support, bereaved and harmed families in claims against Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.  Examples of case circumstances I have dealt with/am dealing with include:

1. Failure to identify and escalate concerns regarding babies’ heart rate during labour
2. Delay in diagnosis and treatment of placental abruption
3. Delay in diagnosis and treatment of post-partum haemorrhage
4. Failure to appropriately advise regarding the risk of uterine rupture when consenting for induction
5. Failure to identify and treat maternal infection during labour.

I also have a special interest in cases involving amputation which would have been avoided with appropriate treatment.

These claims arise in many different settings (substandard management of diabetic feet, substandard management of blood clotting disorders, delay in diagnosis of meningitis/sepsis etc) and I work with local charities and contacts to signpost clients from an early stage to ensure that they are accessing as much support as possible.

What inspired you to get into law?

I chose a career in law because I wanted to help people and make a difference. 

I work in medical negligence because I understand how vulnerable people are when they access medical care.  

Where there are failings, I believe that patients should be supported to raise their concerns and have them addressed so that systems and practices can be improved and to stop the same thing happening again to someone else.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your role? 

It is difficult to choose but I would say being able to secure answers and explanations for my clients so that they can understand what happened to them or their loved ones - I find it particularly rewarding when I obtain admissions of liability because I know what that acknowledgement of fault means to my clients.

What do you like about working at Irwin Mitchell?

The solicitors I work with are widely recognised as leaders in their fields, I really benefitted from this in my training and feel very fortunate to work in such a specialist environment. Equally important is the fact that every client is treated as an individual and every effort is made to ‘go the extra mile’.  

When people contact Irwin Mitchell, they are often desperate and feel very isolated. With the multitude of services Irwin Mitchell offers, we're well positioned to help with a variety of issues.  Our aim is for every client to benefit from contacting Irwin Mitchell, whatever the outcome of their case and this helps me to feel like I'm achieving my personal aim of making a difference. 

What do you do away from the office? 

I am a busy mum of two children, and I enjoy family time, walking, reading, holidays and eating out.

Testimonials

"Katie Warner has been exceptional to us in our legal journey.  She has demonstrated the same tenacity, and determination to fight for us from the start and is always prepared to go above and beyond.  No ask is ever too much and she will always make time for you" - Legal 500

"My main contact within Irwin Mitchell was Katie Warner who from first introduction to final conclusion has guided and supported me through every step of the journey which has been an extremely stressful and challenging few years. She provided me with guidance, advice and care throughout and I would never hesitate to turn to her again if I needed to and would highly recommend to family and friends" - Mrs P, client

“The legal team was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. They guided me through every step of the process with confidence and expertise.

"Their depth of legal knowledge and ability to explain complex matters in simple terms was truly impressive. I appreciated their clear and timely communication throughout my case. They kept me informed and made sure I understood all my options. The team lead by Katie Warner was always available to answer my questions and provided detailed updates regularly.

"They truly cared about my case and went above and beyond to ensure the best outcome for me. I felt supported and valued as a client, thanks to their dedication and personal attention. They handled my case efficiently and delivered excellent results beyond my expectations. Their empathy and understanding made a challenging time much easier for me to navigate. They were not just lawyers—they were compassionate advisors who truly cared about my well-being."  - Mr B, client

"I cannot recommend the services from Irwin Mitchell enough, specifically Katie Warner. The communication, dedication and support from their team has been second to none all the through our case. The thoughtfulness and consideration of all involved has been amazing, especially with the sensitive nature of our case. Thank you!" - Mrs B, client

"Our solicitor was Katie Warner and we can't praise her enough! She helped us through the whole case and always went the extra mile! It is down to her handling of the case that my husband and I now have the ability to cope with his disabilities. It made a big difference that we always felt supported and believed." - Johanna Cobb

"The service we received was really excellent. Both Margaret Ryan and Katie Warner were so professional and kind and caring. They never lost sight of what was best for my daughter.

"They were so supportive at every step along the six year legal journey, as my daughter's life had changed beyond belief due to clinical negligence. The emotions that come with this are so intense. Not only were they very competent with the legal side of the claim but they knew how to support the client and family through the process. They also appointed the best counsel to ensure a very good outcome for my daughter. I would recommend using IM and in particular Margaret and Katie in a heartbeat as they do everything in their power to ensure the best outcome for their client. My daughter has a brighter future because of how brilliant they were." - Helen Wilkinson, Client

"I would like to thank on behalf of my family, both Katie Warner and Ross McWilliams for their very professional and compassionate handling of my case, which ran for over 3 years. They kept me up to date at all times as things developed and were always sensitive towards the family regarding the very traumatic issues involved." - Chiff Chappell, Client

"I had looked around a few firms to take on my medical negligence case but when I met Katie Warner I knew she was the right person to handle my case. She was highly professional but also compassionate and sensitive and she made me feel I was in very good hands, which was important after the trauma I had experienced." - Chan, Client

"I approached Irwin Mitchell to deal with a medical negligence claim relating to my mother. We were represented initially by Katie Warner and then by Ross McWilliams and both were extremely helpful and explained things clearly at each stage.

"The death of my mother during the proceedings meant we had to pass the claim over to myself but again everyone was very helpful and made things very easy under very difficult circumstances. I would have no reservations about recommending Irwin Mitchell to anyone. Thanks for doing a great job." - Dr. Louise Fletcher, client

"Our experience with Irwin Mitchell in Leeds was excellent... We are most impressed with Katie and Margaret who was there from the beginning supporting us with respect to our mental stress (family) but also keeping us informed every step of the way on developments both negative and positive." - Martin Samy, Client