Tom Mather

Some of the most notable cases I’ve worked on include:

• My client with neurofibromatosis suffered a negligent delay in the diagnosis and treatment of a spinal deformity, leading to more extensive surgery, worsening mobility, and respiratory problems. Despite the complexity of assessing additional needs due to their pre-existing severe autism, the claim included compensation for increased care, adapted accommodation, and specialist equipment.
• I represented a client in a birth injury claim arising from the hospital's admitted failure to identify and treat signs of blood transfusion from their twin. This resulted in haemorrhage and brain injury shortly after birth. My client was left with a physical injury, significant cognitive impairment, and complex behavioural and emotional needs. It was accepted that she would lack capacity and need lifelong 24-hour care, adapted accommodation, specialist equipment, and therapy. The extent of her care needs was highly disputed and complex, but I was able to settle the claim shortly before trial.

I will guide you through the complexities of the investigative process and the medical and legal issues to be addressed, keeping you updated as things move along. I’ll focus the investigations to address the key points as quickly as possible to build a case and will protect you from the stresses of making a claim.

Whenever possible, I try to secure an early admission of liability from the person or organisation responsible for the injuries. This helps to avoid a drawn-out process and also makes it easier to claim interim payments, which can fund treatment and make up for any lost earning while the claim is ongoing.

Where appropriate, I’ll also enlist the help of our in-house support teams, such as our Welfare Benefits and Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators, who can help you access any non-legal guidance and medical treatment ahead of your claim being settled.

I’ll listen to the concerns you have about the treatment you received, and what you want to achieve. I’ll advise on what can be expected from pursuing a claim and what this would likely involve. I’ll be honest and open about what to expect from the process and how we would take things forward.

I’m here to answer any questions you may have about the claims process and will do all I can to put your mind at ease.