Medical Negligence Solicitors

Are you concerned about making a claim against the NHS?

Claims are typically managed by NHS solicitors. Your local hospital or doctor does not handle them.

Do I Have A Medical Negligence Claim?

Medical negligence claims often arise when healthcare providers fail to act on symptoms, delay treatment, or make avoidable mistakes.

You may have a claim if the care you received fell below an acceptable standard and caused you harm.

This could include situations where:

• • A condition was misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late
  • You received incorrect or delayed treatment
  • A mistake was made during surgery
  • Important symptoms were missed or ignored
  • Your condition worsened due to avoidable errors

You don’t need to know whether negligence definitely occurred before speaking to a solicitor. Our medical negligence team can review what happened and advise whether there may be grounds to investigate a claim.

We’ll listen carefully to your experience and help you understand whether you may be able to make a claim. If something doesn’t feel right about the care you received, it’s worth having a conversation.

• • Free initial assessment
  • No Win No Fee options
  • Clear advice with no obligation

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Serious Medical Negligence Claims We Can Help With

Our specialist medical negligence solicitors support clients across a wide range of claims. Whether the issue relates to a delayed diagnosis, surgical error, or failures in ongoing care, we’re here to help you understand your options.

Birth Injury and Pregnancy Claims

Mistakes during pregnancy, labour, or aftercare can result in serious injuries for both mother and baby. These claims often involve failures to monitor, delays in responding to complications, or errors during delivery.

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Cerebral Palsy Claims

Children with cerebral palsy often require extensive support and care throughout their lives. If your child has cerebral palsy that may be due to negligent treatment by a doctor or midwife, you may be able to make a cerebral palsy claim.

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Delayed Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis Claims

Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment. When a condition is missed, diagnosed incorrectly, or identified too late, it can lead to unnecessary suffering and, in some cases, life-changing or life-threatening consequences.

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Surgical Negligence

Surgical errors can have serious and lasting consequences. If you have suffered harm due to mistakes during an operation, delays in surgery, or poor post-operative care, you may be entitled to make a claim.

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Cancer Misdiagnosis

Delayed or incorrect cancer diagnosis can significantly impact treatment outcomes. If warning signs were missed or treatment was delayed, you may have grounds to make a claim.

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Fatal Medical Negligence and Inquests

Losing a loved one due to potential medical negligence is devastating. We provide expert legal support during inquests, helping families understand what happened and ensuring their voice is heard throughout the process.

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We Can Also Help With

• • • GP negligence
    • Hospital negligence
    • Delayed diagnosis
    • A&E negligence
    • Medication errors
    • Sepsis
    • Inquests

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How a Medical Negligence Claim Works

We aim to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Free Initial Assessment

We’ll discuss what happened, answer your questions, discuss potential funding options and explain whether you may have a medical negligence claim.

2. Investigation and Evidence

If we proceed, we’ll gather medical records and work with independent experts to build your case.

3. Building Your Claim

We’ll assess the full impact of what happened, including financial losses and future support needs. Once evidence is gathered, we will formally start legal proceedings by sending a Letter of Claim to the Defendant (hospital, GP, or healthcare provider).

4. Negotiation and Settlement

Most claims are resolved without going to court. We’ll negotiate to secure fair compensation. Where possible, we will secure interim compensation payments to help cover immediate care, rehabilitation, or financial needs while your case continues.

Access expert legal advice in a way that works for you. We offer telephone and secure online appointments, so you can get the support you need without travelling or disrupting your day.

You’ll receive the same personal, confidential service from the comfort of your home, with clear communication throughout. Most matters can be handled remotely for a quicker, more convenient experience.

If you prefer, face-to-face appointments are also available at our offices in Sheffield, Barnsley, or Rotherham.

How Can I Fund a Medical Negligence Claim?

Worried about the cost of making a claim? There may be several ways to fund a medical negligence case, depending on your circumstances and the type of claim. Our team will explain the options available during your initial assessment.

No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims

We understand the financial concerns that can come with making a claim and We believe that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial circumstances.

In many cases, we offer No Win No Fee agreements, meaning:

• • • No upfront legal costs
    • No legal fees to pay if your claim is unsuccessful
    • Clear, transparent advice on costs from the start

This allows you to focus on your recovery while we handle your case.

*There are circumstances where you would be asked to pay any outstanding costs even if you don’t win your case.

You may need to pay for services from Howells Solicitors in certain situations. These include being dishonest, not giving your solicitor instructions, or rejecting an offer against their advice. Other examples are the death of the claimant, cancelling your claim, and moving without telling your solicitor.

In these cases, you might also have to cover the defendant’s costs. Client’s may be asked to pay disbursements up front or must stand to the cost of a medical report if a second opinion is obtained. In some instances, you may need to pay for medical reports or other third-party payments upfront. We would discuss this with you before making any decision.

Legal Aid for Medical Negligence Claims

Legal Aid may be available for certain serious medical negligence claims involving babies and children, subject to the circumstances of the case and eligibility criteria.

Our specialist team can assess whether Legal Aid may be available and explain your other funding options if it is not.

How Much Compensation Could I Receive?

The amount of compensation will depend on your individual circumstances, including:

• • • The severity of your injury
    • The impact on your daily life
    • Financial losses (such as lost earnings)
    • Future care and rehabilitation needs

Compensation is designed to support your recovery and help you move forward with confidence.

Our Medical Negligence Team

Howells’ specialist medical negligence solicitors support individuals and families affected by medical mistakes, with experience across birth injuries, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, spinal injuries, fatal claims and medical inquests.

The team includes highly experienced clinical negligence solicitors Michelle Gyte and Jenna Kisala, who handle complex and sensitive claims and help clients understand their options at what can be a very difficult time. The team are recommended by AvMA and the charity INQUEST who regularly refer families to the team. Jenna Kisalais an accredited member of the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel. Membership is only awarded to solicitors who have demonstrated the highest level of expertise and integrity in handling complex medical negligence claims.

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Independently Recognised Medical Negligence Solicitors

Legal 500 – Yorkshire: Clinical Negligence: Claimant – Tier 3

Howells  advises on clinical negligence claims ranging from birth injury and fatal accidents to prison healthcare, mental health, transgender care and Human Rights Act matters. The Sheffield-based team is led by Michelle Gyte, who oversees a practice noted for handling complex and sensitive claims, particularly where funding or procedural barriers may deter competitors. With additional strength in mediation, ADR and exceptional case funding, the team combines broad claimant expertise.

Chambers and Partners – Yorkshire: Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant – Band 3

Howells’ Medical Negligence team is ranked Band 3 in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide, with Michelle Gyte also individually ranked Band 3 for Clinical Negligence. Chambers highlights the team’s experience in complex claims including severe birth injuries, delayed diagnoses, spinal injuries, fatal claims and medical inquests.

Trusted by Our Clients

Our medical negligence team understand that pursuing a claim can come at an extremely difficult time, so our solicitors work closely with clients and their families throughout the process. They regularly receive 5-star reviews on ReviewSolicitors are ranked the top medical negligence law firm in the UK.

“Jenna has gone above and beyond to help me get the answers I needed to move on.”

 

“Really grateful for such a supportive and professional service, as someone that’s never had to deal with anything that needed legal advice or guidance, Rebecca really helped guide me throughout the whole process, and went above and beyond to help me.”

 

“Very professional, approachable, honest and provided a good service.”

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