
Let down by a medical professional?
Spencer Knaggs, Head of Medical Negligence and Serious Injury
Personal
Medical Negligence
Burnetts' Medical Negligence team "are very good, caring and very efficient. Nothing is any trouble to them" - Legal 500, 2020
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 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.
"Solicitors know their job and have the experience to help us take the right path. The team leaves no stone unturned when trying to find the optimal resolution on their client’s behalf."- Chambers, 2021








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Spencer Knaggs
Head of Medical Negligence and Serious Injury
Spencer is a Partner and Head of Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Michelle Armstrong
Senior Associate
Michelle is a Senior Associate in Burnetts' Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Lynne Hall
Senior Associate
Lynn is a Senior Associate in Burnetts' Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Jayne McCluskey
Senior Associate
Jayne is a Senior Associate in Burnetts' Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Hannah Fitzpatrick
Associate Solicitor
Hannah is an Associate Solicitor in Burnetts' Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Nicole Saunders
Costs Draftsman
Nicole is a Costs Draftsman in Burnetts' Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Emily Booth
Trainee Solicitor
Emily is a Trainee Solicitor in Burnetts' Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Bradley Brown
Paralegal
Bradley is a Paralegal in Burnetts' Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Ashley Burn
Paralegal
Ashley is a Paralegal in Burnetts' Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team
Laura Harrington
Legal Assistant
Laura is a Legal Assistant in Burnetts’ Medical Negligence and Serious Injury team