Lauren Dale > Hudgell Solicitors > Hull, England > Lawyer Profile

Lauren is a senior clinical negligence claims specialist who deals with a variety of cases including hospital negligence, delayed diagnosis of cancer, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth negligence and GP negligence, she also supports families at Inquest.

Lauren has handled a significant number of high-profile cases including matters relating to the neglect and abuse of elderly care home residents, claims arising from breaches of the Human Rights Act including unlawful killing and the death of a prisoner. She takes an active role at Hudgell Solicitors in leading our campaigns for improved standards in care homes.

Lauren joined the firm in 2010 after working in personal injury and family law.  She qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and is now part of the firm’s senior management team overseeing legal compliance and regulatory requirements, she also undertakes the role of Data Protection Officer.

Career Highlights

Securing an unlawful killing verdict following the inquest into the death of Jack Barnes was a huge achievement for his family.

Jack was restrained by security guards in Manchester and suffered a cardiac arrest during and later died.

We secured compensation to assist his family and we continue to press the Crown Prosecution Service to review the case.

I also represented the husband of a woman with dementia who was sexually abused in her care home by another resident who was a convicted rapist.

The home’s owners admitted failing to safeguard her from abuse and improper treatment. At court a judge fined the care company £128,000 and it also highlighted failings by the company and the local council.

I have also campaigned on national television for CCTV to be made compulsory in care homes after the family of another of our clients secretly filmed care home staff abusing their elderly relative.