Hudgell Solicitors‘ clinical negligence team handles a broad range of serious and complex claims, including birth injury, brain and spinal injury, amputation, surgical negligence, and fatal claims. Chris Moore and Vince Shore jointly lead the team and are experienced in high-value cases involving catastrophic injuries, particularly those arising from negligent pregnancy and birth management. Elizabeth Maliakal is noted for her work in delayed diagnosis and neurological injury claims. Michelle Tebbutt and Hayley Collinson also have established practices, with expertise in inquest-related claims and fixed recoverable costs work. Helena Wood also contributes to the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Elizabeth Maliakal - Wonderfully composed lawyer who has superb client skills and wins the trust of the most challenging clients. Has the common touch and can explain highly complex legal tests in simple, accessible terms which clients love.’
‘Chris Moore is extremely experienced in the conduct and running of complex maximum severity cases, and has huge common sense and tactical nouse which leads to great efficiency in delivering excellent results for his clients. He has built a solid support team who follow his lead.’
‘Chris Moore - He has a delightfully reassuring and calm manner, because he has seen it all, and never doubts that there will be a solution that can be found, and so just sets about finding answers that work. Great to work for, and to have in the trenches with you.’
‘The team are so full of knowledge, explain everything in fine detail and are always at the end of the phone should you have any queries - no matter how small. Nothing is ever too much trouble.'
‘Chris Moore was amazing throughout our case - he was compassionate, honest and never made you feel you were wasting your time.’
‘Caring and kind is one of the first qualities that spring to mind, we have been kept informed every step of the way.'
Work highlights
Handled a damages settlement worth up to £23.7m, secured for a 20-year-old who was born with Cerebral Palsy due to the negligent treatment provided to his mother during pregnancy.
Pursuing a claim against an NHS Foundation Trust arising out of negligence during birth at Hospital following which the patient was diagnosed as suffering from cerebral palsy, developmental delay and microcephaly.
Securing a damages settlement of £1m for the widower of a lady who died in her early 40s due to the negligence of an ambulance trust and a hospital trust.
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
Chris Moore; Vince Shore
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Maliakal; Michelle Tebbutt; Hayley Collinson; Helena Wood