Thomas Wood > 42 Bedford Row > London, England > Barrister Profile

Thomas Wood

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Career

Thomas has been at 22 Old Buildings and then 42 Bedford Row since 2005 practicing almost exclusively in the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence.

As a clinical negligence barrister his work encompasses all aspects of medical malpractice. A selection of recent cases include:

• Obstetric and midwifery negligence at birth;
• Delayed diagnoses of cancer;
• Negligent prescription of chemotherapy leading to Bleomycin Lung Toxicity;
• Negligent operative treatment, including cleavage sparing mastectomies;
• Failing to provide adequate post-operative care;
• Misdiagnosis of torsion of the testicle;
• Instrumentation left inside the body; and
• Hospital acquired infection cases, including MRSA and C Diff.
• He finds the interpretation, dissection and distillation of medical expert reports one of the most interesting forensic aspects of his job. He enjoys conferences with clients and experts and prides himself on being able to boil a case down to the key issues.

Tom prides himself on his analysis of difficult causation points. He is comfortable advising upon technical aspects of causation and arguing them in Court where necessary.

In relation to quantum Tom’s work is dedicated to the detailed pleading that complex cases require.

Tom is equally at home representing Claimant’s or medical practitioners.

Tom is able to accept instructions on a public access basis from individuals, companies and other organisations including NHS Trusts.