
Medical & Clinical Negligence Solicitors & Lawyers
Get expert guidance on medical malpractice claims
Claims for medical malpractice can be complex, often involve substantial sums in damages and cost but on occasion, the smallest value cases can be the most difficult to manage. Our medical malpractice solicitors can provide advice on all aspects of liability, claim value, policy response and reputation management. We act on behalf of a number of medical malpractice insurers and indemnifiers and work closely with brokers and other intermediaries to achieve the best outcome for all involved
Expert Legal Defence for Medical Malpractice
We have specialist medical malpractice lawyers with many years’ experience in handling medical malpractice claims and the interplay with healthcare regulatory issues such as inquests and professional disciplinary concerns. We work in tandem with our healthcare regulatory law colleagues to help preserve reputation and to take the stress out of a claim for those involved.
Legal Advice for Healthcare Providers and Insurers
Our services include running medico-legal helplines for a variety of healthcare providers and professionals and we have experience in advising surgeons, dentists, aestheticians, physiotherapists, pharmacists, podiatrist and chiropractors along with care providers working in nursing and domiciliary care settings.
Handling Medical and Healthcare Claims
We routinely handle injury claims against medical professionals and organisations of the highest value and complexity but we also have the necessary expertise and commercial acumen to advise on lower value claims which come with their own challenges.
Our skilled legal team includes dual-qualified doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals but we all understand and advise on the sensitive socio-economic, political and reputational pressures our clients face on receipt of and during the life of a claim.
We listen, understand and advise in collaboration with our clients and whilst we may advise defending appropriate cases to trial, are equally adept at advising on strategies that deliver the most commercially effective resolution.
Accolades
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Weightmans offers an established and market-leading national public sector team with real strength in depth. It acts for more than 250 local authorities as well as emergency services and all public sector insurers. It has an acute understanding of the full breadth of their client's legal needs. .hey are reputationally astute and are always mindful of the need to protect the public purse. Weightmans continues to be a leading light in the development of public sector jurisprudence.
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Weightmans are an all-round great firm, they are very friendly, professional, and have a wealth of knowledge. We use them for a variety of casualty claims and always receive exceptional service.
Legal 500 2025 -
They have a wealth of knowledge of the legal system as well as our own business history which can be considerably complicated. We have an excellent working relationship and communicate regularly to ensure all strategies are understood and agreed.
Legal 500 2025 -
A firm with national coverage with a very strong presence in London. Attention to detail combined with a calm manner when dealing with challenging matters is the hallmark of this firm.
Legal 500 2025 -
The team at Weightmans are extremely experienced, have brilliant relationships with the Trusts and NHSR and are very efficient. Always a pleasure to be instructed by solicitors at the top of their game. .onia Morgan and Rosalind Bird are standout individuals. Both are very thoughtful and analytical in terms of the law and medicine but combine that with an appreciation of the practicalities of clinical negligence litigation.
Legal 500 2025 -
This is a great team undertaking high-quality defendant work. It is noteworthy that they have been engaged for the most challenging of claims against the NHS involving complex and technically difficult matters. They are hardworking, efficient and clear thinking.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans is a firm than understands the needs of my business and offers an almost bespoke service.
Legal 500 2025 -
They are very strong all round outfit with strength in depth across all areas. Very much a one stop shop for serious injury matters of all types.
Legal 500 2025 -
They are very approachable, knowledgeable and I feel one of the best defendant insurance firms in the market. They are willing to go the extra mile in terms of service and added value.
Legal 500 2025 -
I have worked with Weightmans for many years. They quickly familiarised themselves with our business and seamlessly adapted their services to suit our needs. On an individual or team level, we have enjoyed a friendly, efficient and competitive service based on a considerable breadth of knowledge and experience. Clients requiring front-line legal claims services and complementary management support will find that Weightmans will enhance their business.
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The Weightmans team are a real heavy-weight in the defendant clinical negligence market. All of the individuals there are impressive litigators. I am always amazed at how well they prepare cases.
Legal 500 2025 -
They really stand out for their quality of work. .They are true experts in Defendant clinical negligence work with experience across the full spectrum of such cases.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans are a formidable defendant firm, with heavy-hitting partners and associates.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans are an excellent choice for Defendants in a crowded market place. They remain on top of new developments in order to ensure high quality service and great value for clients. They seem to have an uncanny ability to produce lawyers who are calm under pressure and skilled in making the complex look straightforward.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans' team is top-notch, right down to the most junior members. I always have full confidence that the cases are prepared to a high standard and their lawyers are over all relevant detail.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans are prompt and efficient whilst also being extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Weightmans treat clients respectfully and explain claims procedures and prospects clearly.
Legal 500 2025 -
There is a great depth of knowledge and ability. Attention to detail is very important and a close eye is kept by Weightmans on tactics and legal timescales. All staff are highly competent and personable. I can trust them to get on with the management of a claim without worrying.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans have a good balance of skillsets and they work collaboratively on legal matters.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans have a very strong knowledge of the sector and offer practical advice. They are proactive, available and always on hand.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans has the ability to analyse and advise on very complex matters when there is immense pressure on all parties.
Chambers 2025 -
The team is always very professional and balanced in their approach.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans' lawyers are always prompt and efficient, while remaining extremely knowledgeable and supportive.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans is consistently outstanding; a more capable and talented team would be hard to find.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans has a wealth of talented legal staff who collectively can represent clients across all manner of legal issues, while paying close attention to deadlines, costs and claim outcomes.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans is a good defendant medical negligence firm with a lot of experience.
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They are strong across the board and the team can draw upon each other's expertise.
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They have been absolutely excellent and always try to find a practical resolution. They have the knowledge to deal with most things we come across and understand the issues we face.
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They are really quite practical in wanting to apply the advice to your position and trying to resolve any problems that you have.
Chambers 2025
Our other insurance law services
- Casualty
- Catastrophic personal injury
- Counter fraud
- Cross border and travel
- Defending winter sports accidents
- Directors and officers
- High net worth and specie
- Mental health in the workplace
- Motor
- Occupational disease
- Product liability
- Professional risk and construction
- Property damage
- Reinsurance
- Sport
- Subrogation and recovery
- Technology and cyber
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