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Women’s Health Negligence

Expert Legal Representation for Women

At NJS Law, our dedicated team of medical negligence solicitors specialise in supporting women who have suffered harm due to delayed diagnoses or mismanagement in the areas of women’s cancers, gynaecological issues, and fertility-related conditions.

We understand the emotional complexity and sensitivity involved, and we are committed to providing the highest levels of care and support throughout the legal process.

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Our solicitors have a proven track record of securing compensation for women affected by medical negligence, ensuring justice for those impacted by critical healthcare failures. Whether you have experienced complications due to misdiagnosed cancers, gynaecological injuries, or fertility problems, we are here to fight for your rights and hold negligent healthcare providers accountable.

Why Act Now?

It’s essential to act quickly when pursuing a medical negligence claim. Time limits can apply, and securing the right evidence early can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.

Our team is here to support you through every step of the process, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation you deserve.

Types of Women’s Health Negligence We Handle:

Our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors has a wealth of experience in all areas of women’s health, including:

  • Birth Injuries: Mismanagement during childbirth, including vaginal tears, pre-eclampsia, post-partum haemorrhage, ruptured uterus, pelvic fractures, and prolapsed uterus.
  • Women’s Cancers: Delayed or misdiagnosed breast cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, ovarian cancer, and womb cancer.
  • Gynaecological Issues: Negligent treatment or delays in diagnosing endometriosis, vaginal mesh complications, hysterectomy errors, and surgical mistakes.
  • Fertility Issues: Infertility or complications affecting fertility due to medical negligence, including issues caused by surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or delayed treatments.

How We Can Help You Make a Medical Negligence Claim

At NJS Law, we offer No Win No Fee agreements, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case. Here’s how we can assist you in making a successful medical negligence claim:

  • Initial Consultation: We’ll discuss the details of your situation and advise you on the next steps.
  • Gathering Information: We will need your medical history, including GP and hospital records, to assess your case.
  • Assessing Impact: We will discuss the long-term effects of your condition and how it impacts your life.
  • Identifying Costs: We will help calculate any medical expenses, therapy costs, or future financial burdens you have incurred or are likely to incur due to the negligence.
  • Communication with Healthcare Providers: If you’ve already raised concerns with your healthcare provider, we’ll review their response and use this information to build your case.

Why Choose NJS Law for Your Medical Negligence Claim?

At NJS Law, we offer No Win No Fee agreements, meaning you don’t pay unless we win your case. Here’s how we can assist you in making a successful medical negligence claim:

  • Initial Consultation: We’ll discuss the details of your situation and advise you on the next steps.

  • Gathering Information: We will need your medical history, including GP and hospital records, to assess your case.

  • Assessing Impact: We will discuss the long-term effects of your condition and how it impacts your life.

  • Identifying Costs: We will help calculate any medical expenses, therapy costs, or future financial burdens you have incurred or are likely to incur due to the negligence.

  • Communication with Healthcare Providers: If you’ve already raised concerns with your healthcare provider, we’ll review their response and use this information to build your case.

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We know how distressing it is when medical professionals let you down. Our job is to make the legal process as straightforward and stress-free as possible – while fighting to get the maximum compensation you deserve.

Speak to Our Medical Negligence Team Today

Our team has decades of combined experience in dealing with Medical Negligence Claims. 

Our NJS Law Medical Negligence Specialists are sympathetic, understanding, and can help you get the outcome you deserve.

If you would like to discuss an issue, please get in touch to arrange a free no obligation consultation. We’re available by email or phone.

Call or email us today to discuss your claim.

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Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis

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Leanne Henton

Solicitor - Head of Personal Injury

Leanne studied the Bar Vocational Course at the BPP Law School in Leeds, and graduated with Very Competent, before cross-qualifying as a Solicitor in 2013.

Leanne began her legal career in 2009, specialising in Personal Injury claims, with experience across Road Traffic Accidents, Employer and Public Liability cases, and Medical Negligence matters.

As Head of Personal Injury, Leanne is instrumental in driving the growth and evolution of the Employer and Public Liability team, along with the Medical, Dental, and Cosmetic Negligence departments.

In her personal life Leanne enjoys holidaying and days out with her young family.

Rachel Browne

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Rachel has been a specialist clinical negligence and dental negligence solicitor since 2014, as well as having had a number of years pre-qualification experience in this field also. Her practice has been solely claimant based and has an empathetic approach to navigating claims.

Her experience includes running high value obstetrics claims, as well as complex bariatric and orthopaedic cases to successful conclusion.

Rachel loves to travel and spent part of her undergraduate degree studying in the United States. She is an avid reader, and particularly enjoys the classics.

Kate Barge

Clinical Negligence Solicitor

Kate has been a specialist solicitor in clinical negligence and dental negligence claims since 2010. During this time, she has mainly worked on the claimant side of negligence although she has obtained experience working at defendant firms which has given her invaluable insight.

Previous to qualifying as a solicitor Kate had a career in nursing qualifying as an RGN and subsequently working as a Theatre Sister at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. During her time working in clinical negligence she has run high value claims including a claim against the rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson.

She loves travel and wild life and has recently been scuba diving off the coast of  Mexico with turtles,  sting rays  and moray eels.

Richard Shillcock

Solicitor

After qualifying as a solicitor in 2002, Richard gained experience working in several firms in the north west of England.

Throughout his 25 year career in the law, Richard has covered the gamut of Personal Injury work. Described as being ‘terrier like’ in his approach to litigation, Richard still loves the thrill of the fight despite his ever advancing years.

Outside of work, Richard lives on the Wirral with his wife and two children. When he isn’t busy helping with homework or coaching his daughter’s football team, Richard enjoys baking and watching his beloved Liverpool FC.

Barry Radford

Solicitor

Barry qualified as a Solicitor in 1999 and has over 20 years post-qualification experience dealing with personal injury claims.

Barry has experience of dealing with a wide range of personal injury cases including employer’s and public liability matters. He specialises in high value multi-track personal injury claims together with clinical and dental negligence cases.

 Barry recently moved to rural Wales having lived in Manchester for many years and enjoys spending time walking in the countryside with his partner and their miniature dachshund, Rupert.

Ericka Genge

Clinical Negligence Litigation Executive

Ericka has been a specialist clinical and dental negligence Litigation Executive since January 2019. Prior to this her practice has always been claimant based  as she enjoys helping claimants navigate through any difficulties and achieve the best possible results.

Previously she has dealt with Personal Injury claims, Employers Liability and Public Liability matters along with Disease and Multi Track matters since 2006.

Ericka enjoys being active when not at work and spending time with her family. She is a blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and shares this hobby with her husband and youngest child.

Charlotte Crawshaw

Clinical Negligence Litigator

Charlotte has over 20 years’ experience dealing with claims, on both Defendant and Claimant sides though for the past 6 years she has focused solely on Claimant clinical negligence claims.

Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her family and Beagle, Georgie.