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John Bradley Williamson Medical Negligence Claims

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Mr John Bradley Williamson (Mr Williamson) was a Consultant Spinal Surgeon based at the Salford Royal Hospital and the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital in the NHS. He also worked at the private Spire Manchester Hospital. An investigation by Salford Royal released on 31 July 2023 uncovered 'unacceptable and unprofessional conduct with patients and staff'.

If Mr Williamson performed spinal surgery on you, you may be able to claim compensation.

The report found a number of issues including:

  • Substandard surgery was performed due to lack of care and attention
  • Patients suffered long-term pain and mobility issues
  • Those operated on suffered higher than expected blood loss
  • There was a lack of informed consent by patients before operations were carried out
  • “In a high number of cases” the risks documented on the consent form and documents didn’t reflect those of the proposed surgery
  • Mr Williamson displayed “unacceptable and unprofessional behaviour”
  • It identified “serious and frequently occurring significant professional issues.”

The review of more than 130 patients operated on between 2009 and 2014 also found seven people suffered “severe harm” while 13 suffered “moderate harm”.

Anyone operated on by Mr Williamson can contact us to see if they’re eligible to claim. Call us on 0808 163 4557 or contact us online.

In March 2023, Spire Healthcare released a patient recall. This came after Mr Williamson had his practising rights revoked. This related to surgery performed by Mr Williamson at Spire Manchester Hospital.

Our medical negligence solicitors have handled a huge number of cases involving spinal surgery. We’ve secured compensation for thousands of people who’ve suffered medical negligence. This means we know how to fight your case and win.

Independent legal guide, The Legal 500, ranks us as a Tier 1 medical negligence team. This is the top tier in their rankings. They described us as “the leading complex personal injury and medical negligence practice in the UK.”

Our lawyers have experience in dealing with group claims against surgeons. We work closely with CORLA, who are known as group action specialists. Some of our most publicised cases include group claims against:

  • Mr. Dixon
  • Mr. Paterson
  • Mr. Bhamra
  • Mr. Irvine
  • Mr. Shah
  • Mr. Rahman
  • Mr. Arun.

Call us on 0808 163 4557 for a free consultation with our team. If you prefer, you can contact us online and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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The first step to making a claim is to contact us for a free initial consultation. We’ll talk about what happened to you and advise you on if we think you could make a claim for compensation.

If we believe you’re eligible to claim, we’ll begin by investigating the circumstances around your injury or illness. We’ll also look at any losses you’ve suffered as a result of the incident.

We’ll then work out how much compensation you should get. This is based on how severe the injury is, your pain and suffering, and any medical expenses you’ve got. It’s also based on if the injury has stopped you from being able to work, resulting in a loss of income. We’ll put this information to your opponent, and they can either admit liability or contest it.

If they accept liability, you’ll get the compensation. If they contest it, we’ll take them to court. Court proceedings don’t mean your case will definitely go to trial. It means that the court will put a timetable in place and manage the claim towards trial. During this time, your opponent may offer you a settlement.

If you do need to go to court, we’ll be there at every stage to advise and support you.

Making a group claim allows you to share legal expertise and costs through working together. This maximises the chances of getting compensation for your suffering.

Our lawyers have a great deal of experience in working on group claims. We’ve worked on high-profile group actions, including surgical negligence claims such as the misuse of surgical mesh by Mr Arun.

A group claim (or group action) is when several people affected by the same person/incident make their claims together. In medical negligence cases this can arise when there are concerns about treatment provided by a particular healthcare professional. A group claim allows the court to manage lots of similar claims together, which can avoid the need to have trials in each claim individually.

Each case in the group is investigated and we’ll also identify any issues affecting the whole group. There are different ways to deal with group claims, and if you contact us, we’ll advise you on the best options.

We have the largest team of medical negligence solicitors in the UK. We’ve worked with many people who've suffered medical negligence during surgery. Listening to their stories has given us a deep understanding of the pain and devastation these incidents can bring you and your loved ones. That’s why we’ll fight tirelessly to get you every penny you deserve in compensation.

The Legal 500, one of the UK’s leading independent legal guides, describes our services as: “Extremely user-friendly, with lawyers who combine excellent technical knowledge and client-care skills.” Another leading guide, Chambers and Partners, has consistently ranked us as a leading firm for clinical negligence cases for 20 years.

With decades of experience in handling medical negligence claims, we know how to fight your case and win.

We have offices all over the UK, meaning you can come in and speak to us whenever you need to. Our solicitors can also travel to visit you at home or in hospital. Or, if you prefer, we can communicate via phone, email, or video call.

Our Support and Rehabilitation team will be there to help you get any care or support you need while the case is ongoing. We have great relationships with care homes, charities, and support groups throughout the country. That means we can help you access care that’s local to you.

We’ll continue to support you after your claim, too. Our financial planners are here to advise you on how to make sure your compensation lasts for as long as you need it to.

They were always there to answer my questions and queries when I was at my most vulnerable and they persevered to obtain the best possible result."

Lisa, client

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim?

We usually work on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you won’t need to pay any legal costs if your claim isn’t successful.

We’ll talk to you about the funding options at the beginning of your case and advise which is the most suitable. If you’ve got legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these might be the best options. LEI is covered in many household insurance policies, so it’s best to see if you’re already covered.

We’ll explain the process of No Win No Fee clearly if we think that’s the best choice for you. You can find out more on our No Win No Fee page.

How Long Will The Process Take?

How long the process will take depends on whether your opponent admits liability or not. If they admit that they are responsible for your suffering, you’ll be paid compensation and won’t need to take proceedings any further.

However, if they don’t admit it was their fault, we’ll need to prove that it was. This means the claims process will take longer and, if appropriate, we’ll need to begin court proceedings.

No matter how long your case takes, we’ll be there for you every step of the way.

How Much Compensation Could I Claim?

How much compensation you’re entitled to claim in a medical negligence case varies depending on a variety of factors. These include:

  • Your pain and suffering and the nature of the problems you face
  • Loss of earnings from being unable to work
  • Medical and travel expenses you’ve had to pay
  • Future loss of earnings if you can’t return to work because of your injuries
  • How much care and support you need and will need in the future
  • Whether you’ll need specialist equipment or mobility aids
  • Whether you’ll need modifications made to your home.

To find out how much you could be entitled to, get in touch with us and speak to one of our experts.

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Related Information - Mr Williamson Claims

Group Claims - Read more about our experience with group compensation claims
Medical Negligence - what our expert solicitors can do for you
No Win No Fee* - find out more about making a no win no fee* claim
Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators - we have a dedicated team of support and rehabilitation coordinators who will guide you through the claims process

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*To make a No Win No Fee claim, you need to enter into an agreement that's linked to a suitable insurance policy. We'll explain this in more detail before we start your claim.

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