Samuel Hill

My practice focuses on complex and life-changing medical negligence claims. Highlights include:

• Securing multi-million-pound settlements for children with cerebral palsy caused by birth negligence
• Leading a successful group action for 25 former patients of an orthopaedic surgeon
• Achieving successful outcomes in high-value brain injury, cancer, cauda equina and multi-defendant claims
• Successfully resolving a fully denied long-running multi-defendant delay in diagnosis of cauda equina claim at mediation
• Securing compensation following a delay in diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer in a joint settlement meeting
• Resolving for a significant sum a claim on behalf of a young adult for failure to treat sinusitis leading to a brain injury.

I also had the pleasure of representing a client and his family in a complex, long-running claim arising from the failure to diagnose an orthopaedic condition following a serious road traffic accident resulting in a need for amputation. This was compounded by a non-negligent brain injury caused by the RTA.

After more than 15 years of litigation, the claim concluded successfully for a multi-million-pound outcome. The family described me as an exceptional solicitor with incredible attention to detail with such an engaging personality that they completely trusted. After all those years of support, I’d become part of the family.

I have an interest in mental health and patient safety litigation, combining legal expertise with a commitment to driving positive change. My work supporting campaigns to improve suicide prevention within the NHS has been praised by the House of Commons. I’ve sought to raise awareness of rare neurological conditions and challenged patient safety failings in both NHS and private healthcare settings.

Every case is different, so I start by understanding what matters most to my client. For some, that’s securing financial security and access to rehabilitation; for others, it is obtaining answers, accountability, or ensuring lessons are learned to improve patient safety. I take the time to understand not only what went wrong, but how it’s affected my client and their family.

I then build the strongest possible case by working closely with leading independent medical experts, analysing the medical records in detail, and thoroughly investigating every aspect of the claim. My attention to detail and strategic approach help identify the evidence needed to maximise the chances of success and achieve the best possible outcome.

Throughout the claim, I provide clear and practical advice so that clients understand their options and can make informed decisions at every stage. Where possible, I seek early admissions of liability and interim payments to help clients access rehabilitation, therapy, care, specialist equipment, or adapted accommodation before the claim is settled.

Above all, I believe successful outcomes are achieved through a combination of technical legal expertise, careful case preparation and genuine client care. My clients often tell me that they value not only the results we achieve, but also the reassurance, honesty and support they receive throughout what can be a challenging and emotional process.

I understand that contacting a solicitor about potential medical negligence can feel daunting. My priority is to listen to your story, understand what has happened, and learn how it has affected you and your family. I’ll explain, in straightforward terms, whether I believe there may be a claim, what the next steps are likely to be, and answer any questions you may have.

We can meet in whichever way is most convenient for you, whether that's by telephone, video call, at one of our offices, or where appropriate, in your home. If you decide to proceed, I’ll explain the funding options available, obtain the relevant medical records, and begin investigating the treatment you received with the support of independent medical experts.

Throughout the process, my aim is to make things as clear and manageable as possible. Clients often tell me they value my honest advice, attention to detail and approachable manner. I will keep you fully informed, help you understand your options at every stage, and work with you to achieve not only the best legal outcome, but also the answers, support and rehabilitation you may need moving forward.

By instructing us, you’ll also have the day-to-day benefit of our national full-service law firm, whether that be support from our Welfare Benefits team, Support Rehabilitation Coordinators to help you with things like day-to-day appointments, or our Private Client team. We really can support you and your family in every area of life that you need.