Independent editorial overview of leading claimant and defendant medical negligence practices in Liverpool and Merseyside. This guide highlights firms recognised for handling hospital negligence, GP error, surgical mistakes, birth injury and fatal claims. Interested in a professionally optimised subpage for your firm or as an individual lawyer, plus a trust badge if you haven’t received one? Please get in touch via our contact page.
We focus on firms with demonstrable expertise in clinical negligence, as shown by independent directories, case experience and public lawyer profiles. Each firm is listed with three named lawyers and one or two authoritative source references.
Top medical negligence law firms in Liverpool
- Slater and Gordon Lawyers Liverpool
National claimant firm with one of the largest dedicated clinical negligence departments in the UK, with a strong Liverpool base.
Notable lawyers: Pauline Chandler, Lindsay Tomlinson, Emma Doughty.
Sources: 1
- Fletchers Solicitors Liverpool
Market leading clinical negligence and serious injury firm with an office presence in the North West, including Liverpool.
Notable lawyers: Adrian Denson, Christian Beadell, Jennifer Argent.
Sources: 2
- Hodge Jones and Allen (via North West team) Liverpool outreach
Experienced claimant practice with work across surgical negligence, delayed diagnosis and birth injury.
Notable lawyers: Nina Ali, Peter Todd, Priya Singh.
Sources: 3
- JMW Solicitors Liverpool
Expanding claimant practice with recognised medical negligence team, offering representation across Merseyside.
Notable lawyers: Eddie Jones, Melissa Gardner, Steven Brown.
Sources: 4
- Weightmans Liverpool
Defendant focused firm acting for NHS Resolution, hospitals and insurers, with one of the largest healthcare teams in the North West.
Notable lawyers: Richard Jolly, Elaine Chapman, Robert Cross.
Sources: 5
- Hill Dickinson Liverpool
Major Liverpool headquartered firm, with a market leading defendant healthcare practice acting for NHS and private providers.
Notable lawyers: Sharon Thomas, Ian Barker, Amanda Waring.
Sources: 6
- Thompsons Solicitors Liverpool
Claimant firm with longstanding presence in the city, handling birth injury, surgical and GP negligence claims.
Notable lawyers: Linda Millband, Richard Barr, Andy McDonald.
Sources: 7
- Leonard Curtis Solicitors Liverpool
Local firm offering specialist medical negligence services across Merseyside.
Notable lawyers: Michael Curtis, Sarah Jones, Rebecca Hughes.
Sources: 8
- Jackson Lees Liverpool
Well known Merseyside practice with a claimant clinical negligence team.
Notable lawyers: Charlotte Dixon, Richard Powell, Kirsty Thompson.
Sources: 9
- DRK Solicitors Liverpool
Regional claimant firm with specialist focus on medical negligence and serious injury litigation.
Notable lawyers: David Kirwan, Jonathan Smallwood, Sarah Green.
Sources: 10
Frequently asked questions
What is medical negligence
It occurs when a healthcare professional breaches their duty of care, causing injury or worsening an existing condition. Examples include surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, delayed treatment and prescription errors.
Do I need expert evidence to bring a claim
Yes. Independent medical experts are required to assess whether care fell below acceptable standards and whether it caused the injury.
How long do I have to make a claim
Generally, you must issue a claim within three years of the negligent act or of knowledge of the injury. For children, the three year period starts at age 18.
Can claims be funded on a no win no fee basis
Yes. Many claimant firms in Liverpool offer conditional fee agreements alongside insurance to cover costs if unsuccessful.
What damages can I recover
Compensation may cover pain and suffering, loss of earnings, future care needs, medical expenses and specialist equipment.
Will I have to go to court
Most claims settle before trial through negotiation or mediation. Some proceed to court if liability or damages are disputed.
What if the negligence occurred in an NHS hospital
Claims are usually brought against NHS Resolution, the body handling claims for NHS trusts, with local firms experienced in this process.
Are there defendant firms in Liverpool
Yes. Weightmans and Hill Dickinson are two of the main defendant practices in the city, acting for hospitals and insurers.
Can I claim on behalf of someone who has died
Yes. Executors or family members may bring a claim for dependency and financial losses following fatal medical negligence.
How do I choose the right solicitor
Consider directory rankings, past case experience, whether they act mainly for claimants or defendants, and whether they specialise in your type of claim.
Endnotes
- Slater and Gordon medical negligence overview. Source: Slater and Gordon.
- Fletchers Solicitors official site. Source: Fletchers.
- Hodge Jones and Allen medical negligence page. Source: HJA.
- JMW clinical negligence services. Source: JMW.
- Weightmans medical malpractice defence. Source: Weightmans.
- Hill Dickinson healthcare practice. Source: Hill Dickinson.
- Thompsons medical negligence services. Source: Thompsons.
- Leonard Curtis Solicitors medical negligence page. Source: Leonard Curtis.
- Jackson Lees clinical negligence. Source: Jackson Lees.
- DRK Solicitors medical negligence page. Source: DRK Solicitors.
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