Medical Negligence Solicitors
When healthcare providers breach their duty of care or errors are made, the consequences can be profound. Negligence can occur at any stage of your treatment, from an initial consultation to postoperative care.
At Rothera Bray Solicitors we understand the impact of medical negligence on your life. We will stand beside you in pursuing a claim and holding accountable the medical body responsible.
How our medical negligence solicitors can help you
We’re a law firm deeply invested in individual care. We understand that each medical negligence case is intricate and unique. Our individualised approach ensures that your specific circumstances receive the attention they deserve.
Our focus is solely on clinical negligence claims involving significant injuries, particularly spinal cord, birth, and brain injuries.
By deliberately maintaining a small caseload, we dedicate more time and energy to your claim while upholding consistent standards. We prioritise prompt and proactive action for every case we handle.
At Rothera Bray, you aren’t seen as a statistic.
From the outset, our goal is to support you in leading a fulfilling life by offering guidance and assistance. Your medical negligence claim will be overseen by a dedicated member of our team who will treat you with empathy, sensitivity, and compassion.
- Clear and honest advice throughout
- Medical negligence specialists
- Consistent and timely updates on the progress of your case
- Convenient communication: in-person meetings, virtual appointments, or home visits
- Interim payments/payments before your case is resolved
- ‘No win, no fee’ funding options, eliminating upfront payments
- Access to support services, including specialists in serious injuries and emotional and mental health assistance
Comprehensive support during and beyond your medical negligence claim
We offer a unique and tailored service that extends beyond securing financial compensation for medical negligence. Combining extensive expertise in personal injury law with a track record of successful claims, we provide not only expert legal guidance but also compassionate support.
From the outset, we ensure comprehensive care, including treatment, rehabilitation, and emotional support, facilitated by our connections with medical experts and other professionals. Interim payments are available to cover expenses, aids, and necessary equipment, ensuring your financial stability throughout the process.
Our support continues beyond your claim, with additional in-house departments ready to assist with various needs. Whether you need to make a new will, buy a property suited to your needs, or seek Court of Protection advice for a family member who lacks mental capacity, we can help. We also connect you with counsellors, accountants, and financial advisers.
Your Rothera Bray clinical negligence lawyer will be with you every step of the way. For a complimentary consultation with no charges or obligations, please reach out to us. We’re here to listen, understand, and find the best way forward for your compensation claim and ongoing medical needs.
Expert clinical negligence solicitors
We understand that it can feel overwhelming trying to find the right person to handle your medical negligence claim. Given the complexity of these cases, which often take years to resolve, it’s essential to partner with an experienced lawyer dedicated to advocating for you.
We have extensive experience pursuing claims against individuals, businesses and public bodies in courts throughout the UK, including the High Court of Justice. We specialise in assisting individuals with the most serious, life-changing compensation claims.
We know that, beyond compensation, you’ll want to know why things went wrong and we’ll help you get the apology and answers you deserve.
The medical negligence claim process
The first step in making a medical negligence claim is to contact us. You’ll receive a free consultation with a personal injury solicitor specialising in your type of injury to assess the viability of your claim.
Rothera Bray Solicitors are based in the East Midlands but operate throughout the United Kingdom. We can visit you at your home or hospital – wherever you are in the country – or you can visit us at any of our eight offices, including those in Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. We prioritise delivering essential information in person but we’re available over the phone, virtual meetings and email.
There will be no pressure to instruct us, no obligations and no charge.
After the consultation we can then advise you on your chances of success. If you choose to appoint us, we’ll begin work immediately.
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“We work with you to bring about a fair outcome, and give you the support you need to start living your life again.”
Ian Johnson
Partner & Head of Clinical Negligence
FAQs
Medical negligence claims are also referred to as clinical negligence claims. Claims of this nature can have a life-changing impact on the individual injured.
You may wish to make a medical negligence claim where a breach of a duty of care from a health professional has resulted in harm and loss to you or a member of your family.
Medical Negligence is a form of personal injury that happens when a medical professional breaches their duty of care for you.
As a result, claimants suffer from substandard care. Or they may receive problems resulting from treatment provided by a healthcare professional.
For example, common medical negligence cases involve:
- Misdiagnosis
- Incorrect treatment
- Delay in treatment
- Neglect in medical care
- Failure to gain consent
Suffering from clinical negligence could mean that you need immediate and long-term care. Because of this, adaptations to your home could be required. Or your injury may be potentially affecting your ability to work in the future.
The impact of a clinical negligence injury can be extremely traumatic and severe. The solicitors at Rothera Bray understand this. That’s why our team are committed to working hard for our clients. It’s important to us that you receive the right compensation, and justice, that you are entitled to.
If you believe you’ve had negligent treatment from a healthcare professional, then you may be able to get compensation.
For free advice on whether you can make a claim, contact our team.
Claims can be made against any healthcare provider that caused the injury or negligence. However, who you will be claiming medical negligence compensation from will depend on the provider.
NHS Hospital
If your injury or negligence was caused in an NHS Hospital, then you will sue the NHS Trust responsible for that hospital. Your claim will not be made against the individual professional involved.
General Practitioners (GP)
If negligence is caused by your GP, you will need to make a compensation claim against the individual GP rather than the practice. They should have insurance to cover claims against them.
Private Hospital or Clinic
For private hospitals and clinics, claims will be raised against the individual doctor or professional, not the private hospital or clinic itself. They should have insurance to cover claims against them.
Dentists
Should your negligence happen at a dentist, then your case will be against the individual dentist and not the dental surgery. Insurance cover should cover the dentist for claims against them.
Note: there may be exceptions to these rules. But in these cases, your solicitor will advise you who it’s best to make a claim against.
What do I need to prove to be successful in a Clinical Negligence claim?
To be successful in a clinical negligence case you must prove two things:
- That your treatment fell below an acceptable standard,
- That you have suffered injury/loss as a consequence of that unacceptable level of care.
Time limits also apply. Your claim must be made within 3 years of the injury happening or when you first realised you have suffered from an injury.
An exception to this time limit applies to children. In cases related to children, a claim on behalf of a child can be raised any time before their 18th birthday.
Additionally, if the patient cannot manage their own affairs due to mental disability or their mental capacity has been affected, then the time limit does not apply unless they have recovered from their disability.
In both of these exceptions, claims on their behalf can be made by a parent, relative or other people close to the patient.
Because of these time limits, it is recommended to contact us as close to the date of the injury as possible. Clinical Negligence claims can be complex. The more time available to investigate your claim, the stronger your case will be.
Contact us for free to find out if you have a possible claim.
It is possible to make a case on a no win no fee basis.
This type of agreement reduces your risk because there are no legal costs to pay upfront. And if your case is not successful, then you do not have to pay any legal fees, so long as you have co-operated with us and have not misled us.
In other words, you can focus on your recovery, without worrying about legal fees.
But, if your case is successful, then our fees will be no more than 25% of your compensation.
Other funding options are available. We will be able to discuss these with you.
We will not proceed with your claim until you agree and are happy with a payment strategy that is appropriate for you.
The average claim takes two to three years. But settlement may be possible within twelve to eighteen months on straightforward cases.
A claim can take this long because we need to obtain your medical records and instruct independent medical experts to produce reports.
One of the main factors in the length of the claim is the attitude of the Defendant towards settlement. We shall minimise the time taken to settle your claim by setting out your claim to the Defendants clearly and robustly.
You will be guided throughout the process from start to finish, providing all the support you need along the way.
The thought of having to go to court can be off-putting for many people. Particularly after you’ve suffered from a traumatic injury.
Fortunately, the majority of medical negligence claims are resolved without going to court. Instead, they are usually worked out through negotiations between the different parties.
This means it is highly unlikely that you will need to go to court and attend a trial in front of a judge.
However, if your case does go to court, your medical negligence solicitor will support you in giving you all the advice and help you will need.
To be successful in a clinical negligence case you must prove two things:
- That your treatment fell below an acceptable standard,
- That you have suffered injury/loss as a consequence of that unacceptable level of care.
Time limits also apply. Your claim must be made within 3 years of the injury happening or when you first realised you have suffered from an injury.
An exception to this time limit applies to children. In cases related to children, a claim on behalf of a child can be raised any time before their 18th birthday.
Additionally, if the patient cannot manage their own affairs due to mental disability or their mental capacity has been affected, then the time limit does not apply unless they have recovered from their disability.
In both of these exceptions, claims on their behalf can be made by a parent, relative or other people close to the patient.
Because of these time limits, it is recommended to contact us as close to the date of the injury as possible. Clinical negligence claims can be complex. The more time available to investigate your claim, the stronger your case will be.
Contact us for free to find out if you have a possible claim.
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Posted 18 November 2025
Throughout the process I dealt with a number of people as the claim was a lengthy process, all of which were both professional and understanding. I was kept up to date throughout the entire process including any cost increases and whenever anyone would be out of office. I would use Rothera Bray again.
Kirsten
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Posted 26 August 2025
Rothera Bray provided an excellent service to both my Mother and myself during what was a very difficult time for us. They were detailed, professional and supportive. This lead to an outcome that we would not have been able to achieve without their expertise. I would highly recommend Rothera Bray to represent you when making a claim following an accident.
Ben
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Posted 24 July 2025
100% recommend Rothera Bray for any injury claims- especially Rebecca Howard who took her time to answer any queries I had and kept me up go date with the stages of my claim which resulted in a positive and successful claim! Thank you for all the support, your work means so much.
Chloe
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Posted 16 June 2025
I had a head injury and Rothera Bray solicitors dealt with my compensation claim. Rebecca Howard was amazing she gave me guidance and advice and always got back to my calls and emails can’t recommend her enough she will be there for you every step of the way.
Donna
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Posted 3 April 2025
Rothera Bray Solicitors and more specifically Seetal Patel and her team looked after my injury claim after a motorcycle accident that was not my fault. Seetal dedicated her very diligent attention to detail to the process and ensured that every necessary factor was taken into account during my recovery. Her communication was clear and open throughout the process. I would highly recommend Rothera Bray to guide you effectively and provide excellent care throughout your injury recovery and damages claim.
Malcolm
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Posted 30 October 2024
I would like to thank Rothera and Bray Solicitors for all their hard work in representing me in my successful Personal Injury Claim. Their communication and advice was excellent and filled me with confidence throughout my case. On a more personal level I would like to give special thanks to Mr. Ian Johnson and Ms. Swati Kotecha with whom I had most contact with who both were very friendly and professional and made the whole experience as simple as possible. Thank you again.
Ron Foster
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Posted 10 June 2024
From the very outset of engaging with Rothera Bray, I immediately felt confident I had made the right decision to instruct them to work on my claim and it was!! Ian Johnson and his excellent team provided all the necessary support in a most caring and efficient way. Full and detailed explanations with readily available communication was available throughout. All their much appreciated efforts were rewarded with a successful outcome. I am very grateful. I highly recommend Rothera Bray for their extensive knowledge and the manner in which they do their job.
Dorothy Shipston
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Posted 16 April 2024
Rothera Bray were very helpful with my claim, especially Seetal Patel, she made sure I was kept up to date on everything to do with my claim for compensation. When the other side were being awkward she got things done. The case was a bit drawn out but came through in the end. I would recommend Rothera Bray to other claimants. Thank you again.
M Baxter
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Posted 15 April 2024
Thankyou for everything you have done to assist us with this awful situation. You and your team have been exceptional. I’m sure we could have stumbled our way through alone, but it would have been messy and unconventional. With your guidance and expertise, you made it so much easier and I thankyou from the bottom of my heart.
Mr Harnett
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Posted 6 March 2024
From the day I contacted Rothera Bray they were very helpful and understanding, they explained the procedure and what information they would need from me so they could represent me. Rothera Bray always kept me up to date, reports from consultants on any appointments that had been arranged. They were very professional and made me feel confident that the case was going to be successful. I personally without hesitation recommend Rothera Bray to anyone, professional, informative and understanding, they are always available to answer any questions you may have. EXCELLENT. Again Seetal thank you very much to all who worked on the case, myself and Avis now feel relieved that our future retirement years will be less stressful.
John Ward
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Posted 10 January 2024
Very good Experience and excellent service from Rothera Bray Solicitors! I honestly appreciate the services I received. Specifically from my solicitor Seetal. Seetal was very professional and extremely helpful she took my case and worked on it with excellent results. Cannot thank her enough! I am very grateful. I will definitely recommend Rothera Bray Solicitors.
Ention
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Posted 14 November 2023
I have been very impressed with the work carried out by Ian Johnson and cannot think of anything I was dissatisfied with.
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