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Clinical negligence: claimant

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Pinney Talfourd LLP is recognised for its ‘deep understanding of clinical negligence issues’, recently handling a number of oncology-related cases. Stephen Green, head of the clinical negligence practice, brings a wealth of experience to matters involving delays in diagnosis, brain injuries and vascular injury claims, while Stephen Eccles, who leads the wider litigation department, plays a key role across the firm’s dispute mandates. Both are regarded as ’exceptional lawyers with decades of experience’.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Stephen Eccles is an excellent lawyer - pragmatic, friendly, and goes the extra mile for client service. He has a good knowledge of the law and, particularly, an excellent feel for what a court will and will not entertain. A case is safe in his hands. Stephen Green has good instincts.’

  • ‘Pinney Talfourd are a well-respected law firm that serves their local community in most areas of law.’

  • ‘Stephen Green is an experienced and approachable lawyer.'

  • ‘A deep understanding of clinical negligence issues that only those with great experience can have. Far too many injury lawyers "have a go" at clinical negligence and do not appreciate the peculiarities of this work. Very impressive up-to-date knowledge.’

  • ‘Stephen Green and Stephen Eccles. Both are exceptional lawyers with decades of experience. Very approachable, and clearly excellent trainers for the next generation as the junior lawyers trained by them are most impressive, and not just for their experience level.’

Work highlights

Acted for a widower in a fatal negligence claim against an NHS Trust.
Acted for a client in a claim against a private rheumatologist for failing to diagnose Avascular Necrosis.
Acted for the estate of a woman in a negligence claim against a palliative care consultant who wrongly treated her as terminally ill while in remission.

Practice head

Stephen Green

Other key lawyers

Stephen Eccles