Mike Sutton heads the personal injury and clinical negligence practices at Sydney Mitchell LLP. The group covers an array of clinical negligence cases. Increasingly, it is instructed in cases involving a delay in the diagnosis of cancer.
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‘Very strong reputation in the West Midlands area for clinical negligence work. A compassionate and attentive team that is happy to take on the most challenging of cases.’
‘Mike Sutton is a lawyer at the top of his game. He has a wealth of experience in clinical negligence and leads his team from the front. Few have his tenaciousness and general doggedness to get the right result for his clients.’
‘Mike Sutton - Head of the PI / Clan neg team; vast experience, clients love him, great communicator. Not afraid of taking a tough case to trial if he has to. Not intimidated by the medicine and goes toe to toe with experts when he doesn't think they are discharging their duties properly.’
‘Sydney Mitchell LLP is a well known and well respected practice in Birmingham.'
‘Mike was thoroughly professional and regularly kept us updated on the progress of our claims which were both successful.’
Work highlights
Advised Client A in relation to claim for damages following an admission to hospital in October 2018.
Advised Client B after he had suffered a fractured hip following a fall in a care home. He had been admitted to the care home from hospital and at the time of admission he was noted as being at high risk of falling, such that he required 1-2-1 care.
Advised Client C who was admitted to hospital when 40 weeks pregnant. She ought to have been considered and referred for C-Section much earlier. Client C suffered significant psychological consequences, including symptoms of sufficient severity to satisfy the criteria for a formal diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Mike Sutton