
Clinical Trials Claims
Find expert legal support to help with the effects of a clinical trial that didn’t go as planned—you might have a case if you were injured or fell ill as a result.

Why choose Irwin Mitchell to make a compensation claim for clinical trials?
There are strict rules in place to reduce risks and ensure participants have given informed consent before a trial, but serious side effects can still occur. It can help to have legal specialists by your side to put things right.
Alongside our legal expertise, you will be fully supported during and after your claim thanks to our connections to charities and support groups across the UK. Our support services can help you access any medical, financial, and emotional help you need.
Ready to speak to an expert?
Here, you can browse our specialists, find out more about their previous cases and, whenever you’re ready, reach out to them to get the support you need.Meet a specialist from our team
Our market leading team will help you understand your rights, secure the compensation you’re owed, and access vital support – from rehabilitation to long-term care.

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Making an enquiry
We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
Complete our online formWe need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phoneOn the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointmentYour next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will no doubt have plenty of questions and frustrations if you have been adversely affected by a clinical trial. Start by finding answers from our most common queries from people like you here.Clinical trials are used to test new medicines and treatments during medical research. They also help doctors and researchers learn more about diseases, treatments, preventions, and means of detection. The main aims are to test the safety, effectiveness, and potential side effects of new medicines and treatments.
Clinical trials normally happen before a new medicine or product is given a licence in the UK. Pharmaceutical companies usually arrange the trials.
The manufacturer must be reviewed and given a Clinical Trial Authorisation (CTA) from the Medicine Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA).




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