Hodge Jones & Allen undertakes a broad range of clinical negligence mandates, including major birth and maternal claims encompassing cerebral palsy, vaginal mesh, and complex birth conditions. The team is additionally able with respect to novel diseases, surgical errors and misdiagnosis claims, as well as psychiatric claims, including injuries resultant from psychosis, self-harm and negligent care in psychiatric care. Practice head Agata Usewicz holds more than 10 years of experience in obstetric and maternal injury claims. Regarded by one client as ‘one of the best in the field’, Nina Ali regularly handles catastrophic spinal and cognitive injury litigation, along with psychiatric claims. Emma Wray is an active litigator in the department’s fatal claims and inquest work, along with cases pertaining to spinal, brain and amputation issues. Dawn Treloar is noted for ’great judgement and an eye for detail’ in surgical, orthopedic and general practice claims. Andrew Harrison represents clients in misdiagnosis and delayed treatment cases, as well as those concerning severe surgical injuries.
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Testimonials
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‘ I highly recommend Hodge, Jones and Allen for their professionalism, knowledge, communication and transparency at all times.’
‘Very experienced team, capable of dealing with all levels of clin neg case. ’
‘Dawn Treloar is extremely experienced and very easy to work with. Has a great judgement and an eye for detail.’
‘Friendly, experienced and dedicated.’
‘Agata Usewicz - friendly, great team player and not afraid to fight to trial to get the best result.’
‘Excellent team, with plenty of clinical experience behind it, as well as involvement in some of the biggest cases. They are an excellent firm for individuals, and will go the extra distance for them.’
‘A really strong claimant clin neg team, with great experience and some really big players.’
‘Nina Ali is one of the best in the field. Nobody works harder for their clients, and nobody gets better results.’
Key clients
- Family campaign group fighting for a statutory inquiry into Essex Mental Health failings.
Work highlights
- Achieved a multi-million pound settlement for a delay in diagnosing retinoblastoma at birth which resulted in avoidable enucleation of both eyes.
- Succeeded in a third part victim claim for clients violently assaulted by their son with a history of mental illness.
- Achieved a settlement in excess of £1m for a delay in diagnosis of compartment syndrome.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Agata Usewicz
Other key lawyers
Nina Ali; Emma Wray; Dawn Treloar; Andrew Harrison