Clinical Negligence Specialists

Need a top Legal 500 recommended Medical Negligence Solicitor?

Mintons Solicitors are a specialist clinical negligence (also known as medical negligence) firm based in Leeds although we act for clients all over the country. We provide legal representation to clients in this area in particular because we believe that if a firm is to do something really well, it must become a specialist, and be an expert in their field.

We aim to provide excellent, professional service to our clients and try to treat them with sensitivity and respect.
We understand the importance of each claim for our clients and the need for them to receive clear and helpful advice.

We are also highly experienced in handling claims for other types of personal injury. Please contact us if you feel you may have a claim which we can assist with.

Legal500Mintons is an ‘exemplary’ boutique that has strong relationships within the medical field. Its expertise includes brain injury, meningitis and obstetric negligence claims. Practice head Simon Minton is ‘dedicated’ and ‘driven’.

Yorkshire Lawyers AwardsMintons Solicitors is nominated and highly commended in Niche Law Firm Award The Yorkshire Lawyer Awards 2009. See the picture of the commendation recipients full size here.

Yorkshire Lawyers AwardsSimon Minton of clinical negligence boutique firm Mintons specialises in brain damage and other high-value claims and is described by sources as "an efficient, sympathetic and straight-talking solicitor who really instils confidence."

An Experienced Niche Practice

The team here at Mintons Specialise in representing Claimants who have been victims of alleged clinical negligence. Although we are based in Leeds, we represent clients from all over the country helping to provide legal assistance and to try and ensure that they recover the compensation which they deserve. By specialising in this one area, we are familiar with the issues which can often arise in such claims and have an extensive database of experts who may be able to provide assistance.

We also understand the need to ensure that such claims are dealt with in a personal and sympathetic manner and recognise the importance that clients are made aware of what is going on throughout the period in which any claim is being investigated or pursued.

By specialising in clinical negligence claims, we believe that we can offer the public the very best when it comes to receiving damages after a negligence caused accident, injury or illness. Our aim is to provide professional services to our clients, giving them the respect and sensitivity that they deserve.

We will go over your case personally and provide you with experienced and competent legal advice that is clear and insightful.

Our specialist team have the experience to handle all types of medical negligence claims including by way of example:

  • Birth related injuries, including Cerebral Palsy;
  • Brain damage;
  • Erb’s Palsy;
  • Meningitis;
  • Cauda Equina;
  • Head Injuries;
  • Surgical mistakes;
  • Gynaecological injuries;
  • Failure to diagnose;
  • Failure to provide appropriate consent;
  • Failed procedures;
  • Cosmetic injuries;
  • Laser and eye treatment;
  • Dental claims

By specialising in clinical negligence claims, we believe we are able to provide a more personal and specialised service than can be provided by more general non- specialised firms. We consider each claim is as important as the next and will devote our time and effort into helping to resolve any problems for you. By instructing a team from Mintons to investigate your clinical negligence claim, you will receive advice and assistance from a designated fee earner.

Since 1998, we have enhanced our reputation as one of the top specialist legal firms in this area and regularly receive instructions to represent clients from all around the country.

To find out more about how we have been able to assist clients whom we have represented, simply have a browse through our testimonials. Our website also contains helpful advice and information about how such claims may be funded, including the possibility of legal aid, as well as the possibility of undertaking work on a No Win No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement.

Should you have any queries or wish to seek any preliminary advice or have any general questions, you can get in touch with a member of our staff via phone, fax or e-mail.

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