"The thing that makes this team special is how they investigate every detail and gather ALL the facts before making the decisions that matter, meanwhile they kept me, as a client, informed of everything that was happening and advised on what we could or could not do going forward. They gave me confidence and belief in the decisions that had to be made."- Legal 500, 2022

Everyone makes mistakes, but when they're made by the medical profession the results can be devastating. A serious injury that is sustained through negligence of a medical professional can often have a life changing impact for the person affected and for their family whose lives have been turned upside down.

If you believe the treatment provided by a doctor, dentist, nurse or other health care professional has been unacceptable and that you or a family member have suffered unnecessarily, then we can advise you.

Our well-respected and highly-rated medical negligence and malpractice solicitors in Carlisle, Cockermouth, Newcastle and Penrith have vast experience of representing adults and children in cases across the UK.

Our goal is to support clients to make the best possible recovery so they can return to leading full and active lives. Why choose Burnetts?

• Specialist practitioners experienced in clinical negligence
• Access to solicitors accredited as clinical negligence specialists by Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) and the Law Society
• Range of funding options available, including conditional fee agreements (often called no win no fee arrangements) and legal aid
• An award winning team recognised for exceptional levels of service
• Qualified midwife in the team
• Links to care providers and professionals who can make a difference in the rehabilitation of our most seriously injured clients
• Home visits to discuss your claim and funding options
• Referral to our dedicated Court of Protection team

Burnetts is one of the few firms that offer experienced and specialist team of lawyers. Our team is currently helping clients who have suffered from medical negligence at NHS and private hospitals, GP practices, care homes and dental practices across Cumbria, Lancashire, Northumberland, Tyneside, Sunderland and Teeside as well as many other areas the country.

Our experienced lawyers are able to support clients with regard to the full range of clinical negligence claims, including the key areas set out opposite.

"The team at Burnetts is very good and handles claims efficiently." - Chambers, 2022