Biography
I am an Associate Solicitor with over 20 years of experience in Claimant clinical negligence litigation. I therefore have a wealth of experience in helping people who have experienced life changing injuries as the result of medical negligence to secure compensation. I also have vast experience in assisting the loved ones of those who have passed away due to negligent medical treatment to secure appropriate compensation.
I have had trial success both in the High Court and the Court of Appeal, in situations where the Defendant continued to refuse to admit liability or settle the matter on satisfactory financial terms without an admission. However, the vast majority of my cases have been settled successfully prior to Trial, resulting in less pressure for my client. I am always mindful of the impact of litigation on my clients, and try to manage the stresses and strains of the process head on.
Key highlights
I have dealt with, and continue to deal with, a huge variety of different types of medical negligence claims, against a variety of different Defendants. The following are just a few recent examples of my successful cases settled before Trial:
- Claim against a hospital in respect of negligent management of post partum haemorrhage resulting in bilateral below the knee amputation, which concluded by a negotiated settlement for an eight figure lump sum.
- Claim against an hospital in respect of spinal surgery that was both conducted without informed consent and negligently, resulting in loss of function in all limbs. The matter concluded for a seven figure sum, plus a Periodical Payment Order which meant that the Claimant would get an additional six figure sum each year for life, revised upwards with inflation.
- Maximum severity brain injury claim for a retired client, who lost capacity as a result of the brain injury negligently caused by an NHS hospital. The matter settled by negotiation for a seven figure sum, with six figure Periodical Payments for the rest of the Claimant’s life. Court approval was needed for the protected party, and Court of Protection costs for a Professional Deputy to manage the funds were also secured.
- I have also acted in a fatal claim for the benefit of an adult protected party, recovering Professional Deputy costs by negotiated settlement.
- Claim against a GP for failure to treat an ankle infection resulting in a below the knee amputation – Liability was denied but the matter was settled by way of a negotiated settlement to the satisfaction of the Claimant.
- Claim against a nursing home in respect of catastrophic bilateral humeral fractures as a result of poor manual handling procedures. Liability for the injuries was denied until the Defendant’s Orthopaedic Surgeon in a Joint Meeting admitted that the injuries were entirely consistent with the Claimant’s disputed account of the rough handling.
- Ophthalmic Surgery negligence claim in which I secured for the Claimant both a six figure settlement, plus the right to request additional damages in the future should certain problems eventuate (Provisional Damages)
- Combined GP and hospital claim in respect of the negligent stopping of blood thinning medication, resulting in a below the knee amputation
- GP claim for failure to refer for suspected laryngeal cancer, resulting in life changing surgery with loss of voice.
- Claims in respect of negligent misinterpretation of cervical smear results, one fatal, one in which the Claimant had to undergo a hysterectomy and therefore required damages to fund commercial surrogacy abroad in order to complete her family. The latter case was one of the first in this jurisdiction in which compensation to fund commercial surrogacy abroad was allowed.
Publications
I have had a number of case reports published in PI Focus and on Lawtel. I have also had successful settlements reported in the local and national press. For example, I was quoted widely in the press in relation to the case of John Halliday v Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which I settled in my client’s favour for the sum of £1.5 million.
I'm also a frequent contributor to APIL PI Focus.
Testimonials
“A few years ago I went through the worst time of my life, resulting in life changing injuries. I contacted Irwin Mitchell for advice and was put through to Mealla Logue who handled the call professionally and with care. Mealla guided me through the whole process step by step to my understanding. With all the different specialist appointments I had to attend she always took my young family into consideration. I believe I couldn’t have got through this stressful process, or move on with my life in the way I can now the case was a success, without Mealla, so thank you. I would 100% recommend Mealla if you are looking for legal representation” – 5* Trustpilot review
“Mealla Logue was my solicitor and handled my case from inception until its conclusion by settlement negotiated before trial. I cannot speak more highly of Mealla who not only achieved a fantastic result for me in terms of the compensation that I received but handled my case with sensitivity and empathy and was always aware of the strain that the litigation had on me and took the time and care to reassure and support me as much as possible throughout the process” – 5* Trustpilot review
“I can personally recommend contacting Mealla Logue at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors for advice handling a Personal Injury Case. Although the process I had to go through seemed a little daunting, she kept me up to date at all times, explaining each step in plain English to enable me to understand the process, as well as handling my anxiety and expectations with patience until my case was successfully concluded” - 5* Google review
“Your service, professionalism and support have been absolutely 5 star” - Client quote
“Thanks again for all your help during this case. It’s been extremely challenging and overwhelming at times, but you’ve always shown me such kindness and patience and always taken the time to explain everything in detail which has helped a great deal and made it all seem less daunting. Thank you for everything you’ve done, I will be forever grateful.” - Client quote
"I couldn't rate Mealla Logue from Irwin Mitchell highly enough. She has been very professional, friendly and helpful throughout our case and made me feel confident that we were in the best possible hands in what has been a long and complex claim." - 5* Trustpilot review