Clinical/Medical Negligence

Not just compensation, but the truth

Suffering a medical accident, misdiagnosis or poor treatment can be a stressful and disorienting experience. What were the causes? Who, if anyone, was to blame? What can be done to stop the same problem occurring again?

Coffin Mew's specialist Lawyers are experts at investigating the most complex medical negligence cases and arriving at the truth. Our aim is to help you move on and above all, rebuild your life.

Clinical negligence cases are unlike any others. Many of our clients have been unable to work following their incident and are suffering financial hardship, so we make securing compensation – including interim payments – a priority.

From birth injury to death in hospital, catastrophic brain injury to adverse drug reactions, we have an impressive record of winning cases, but most of all we pride ourselves on our ability to support people through difficult times.

This means working hard for you - arguing your case effectively, maintaining a sense of urgency and being there when you need us. It starts with a free consultation, without obligation, to assess your case.

From our office at 1000 Lakeside North Harbour Portsmouth, the team are well equiped to serve the south coast region, and have assisted clients from areas including Portsmouth, Fareham, Southampton, the Isle of Wight, Chichester, Bournemouth and Basingstoke.

This firm's Portsmouth-based clinical negligence team handles a very wide range of cases, frequently handling multimillion-pound cases, including catastrophic brain injury claims. Key areas of practice include dental negligence, Erb's palsy and infection control claims, as well as matters concerning bowel surgery and pressure sores. The firm also has a dedicated armed forces team, dealing with clinical negligence and other matters which arise in that specific context.

KEY INDIVIDUALS: Douglas Miller is a key contact here. (Chambers and Partners 2013).

We have strong links with a number of local charities are involved in a number of fundraising initiatives each year.

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