No win, no fee Yaser Jabbar compensation claims
Hudgell Solicitors represent a large and growing number of children in claims against Dr Yaser Jabbar and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). We are one of the leading firms in Yaser Jabbar’s negligence claims, providing no win, no fee hospital negligence advice.
Contact us for free, no obligation advice if you have any concerns about the treatment your child received or if you have received a report from GOSH regarding the treatment your child received. We are here to listen and help.
Legal claims against Yaser Jabbar, orthopaedic surgeon
Hudgell Solicitors represent families of children who have been treated by orthopaedic surgeon Mr Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The families of children treated by Dr Yaser Jabbar in the hospital’s orthopaedic department, between 2017 and 2022, are now being contacted directly with the findings of independent reviews into the treatment provided.
It follows a Royal College of Surgeons review which raised concerns that children had suffered ‘serious harm’, leading to the treatment provided to all 721 children by Mr Jabbar being independently assessed.
Hudgell Solicitors know from our vast experience of representing children, that when your child is undergoing treatment, it is a worrying time for your child and the wider family. We understand that when there are unexpected outcomes and complications following treatment, there is additional worry about what the future holds. We know from many of our clients who are bringing cases against Mr Yaser Jabbar and GOSH, that they feel let down.
Anybody who has concerns about treatment provided to their children by Dr Yaser Jabbar, in any clinical setting, should seek legal advice immediately to ensure their case is fully investigated and that they are well advised regarding seeking compensation for any harm and injury caused, whether that be in the past, or injuries which will impact upon a child’s future.
Concerns over Mr Jabbar's clinical decision-making
Our legal team are representing many families who have received letters from Great Ormond Street Hospital confirming that their children suffered harm as a result of the treatments provided by Mr Jabbar.
Unacceptable standards have been identified in his assessments, examinations, clinical decision-making, and treatments of patients.
We are aware of cases where children have suffered leg length discrepancies following inappropriate and unnecessary surgeries which will require further and prolonged treatment, and nerve injuries causing ongoing pain.
In one particular case, a child underwent an amputation after having been put through a series of procedures. In this case, a review of the treatment found that amputation could have been avoided with a different route of treatment.
There are also references to children being subjected to surgeries which a review panel from the RCS could see no justification for, with children undergoing procedures which brought them no clear benefit.
High percentage of cases where harm was caused
The review of individual cases, which is being conducted by independent expert surgeons, is expected to take 18 months to complete. This is a specialist area of orthopaedics with a limited number of experts.
In September 2024 it was reported that of the first 37 cases reviewed, 22 children were found to have come to some degree of harm, 13 of which were classed as “severe harm”, likely to include lifelong injuries.
Representing a large majority of claimants who were treated by Yaser Jabbar, our legal team of experts is dedicated to helping each person affected to receive the compensation they deserve for any suffering and harm caused.
Yaser Jabbar compensation claims
Expert medical negligence lawyers
Hudgell Solicitor’s legal representation of children treated by Dr Yaser Jabbar, during his time as an orthopaedic surgeon at GOSH, is being led by our highly experienced medical negligence claims solicitors Caroline Murgatroyd and Elizabeth Maliakal.
We represent children who were as young as just a few months old when treated by Mr Jabbar, to those in their teens.
We are instructing medical experts to assess the medical records of all children whose families have turned to us to investigate the care and treatment provided by Mr Jabbar and will look to pursue significant compensation claims on behalf of children who have suffered long-term harm.
If you are seeking advice about a Yaser Jabbar claim against Great Ormond Street Hospital between 2017 and 2022 over treatments, surgeries, or a lack of consultation and understanding of what was being done, contact our medical negligence solicitors today.
Independent reviews highlighting harm caused and 'unacceptable' standards
Independent reviews of treatments by Dr Yaser Jabbar, seen by our legal team, have labelled many treatments and assessments as “unacceptable”, and have questioned his level of experience and abilities.
Unacceptable findings have been highlighted in his work relating to:
- Assessments – including history taking, examination and diagnosis.
- Investigations and imaging.
- Clinical decision-making, obtaining patient consent, case selection, operations or procedures.
- Management and discussion of complication rates, and whether or not these were acceptable and in line with rates experienced at other national and international centres.
Dean Stalham, the father of our client, Bunty Stalham says:
He should’ve been stopped sooner.
‘Our son had years of progress at Great Ormond Street Hospital – then Yaser Jabbar became his surgeon and he ended up having an amputation’
The parents of a teenage boy whose leg ‘snapped’ just weeks after Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar had performed surgery on it say he ‘destroyed years of progress’, leading to their son undergoing an amputation. The boy, from Essex, was transferred to the care of the specialist world-renowned London hospital having been born […]
Father of our client Bunty Stalham says “he should’ve been stopped sooner”
The father of a girl who has been found to have suffered harm at the hands of Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar says he was ‘clearly working to his own agenda’ and should have been stopped sooner. Dean Stalham’s daughter Bunty was born with a rare bone disease which caused her left tibia […]
How to make a Yaser Jabbar claim
Make a claim in six easy steps
Free Initial Advice
Call us, request a callback or complete our online claim form and we will assess whether we think you have a claim.
Funding
We will help you to decide how best to fund your claim. Usually we will be able to offer you a No win, No fee agreement.
Obtain Medical Records & Medical Reports
We will request copies of your medical records and instruct appropriate medical experts to prepare reports confirming whether your care was negligent and how this caused you injury.
Letter Of Claim
We will send a letter to your healthcare provider with details of your claim, setting out why we think your care was negligent and how this caused you injury.
Prepare Claim Valuation
We will put together a schedule of loss setting out the losses you have incurred and the extent of the injuries you have sustained.
Negotiate Settlement
We will send all the evidence to your healthcare provider inviting their settlement proposals. If we cannot agree a reasonable settlement, we will prepare court proceedings.
Meet our lawyers
Local lawyers at the heart of your community
Elizabeth Maliakal
Maria Repanos
Matthew Gascoyne
FAQs
Can I speak to someone for initial advice on my child’s case before I decide whether to go ahead with a claim?
Yes, you can. We understand this is a distressing time for all involved and we treat all enquiries with empathy and confidentially. Our expert medical negligence colleagues are here to help answer your questions and provide the best advice to support you through this difficult time.
Speak to us today for free, no obligation advice.
How do I choose the right solicitor for my child’s case?
It’s important you choose solicitors who are experienced in dealing with complex claims on behalf of children. Your solicitor should be able to thoroughly investigate the standard of care your child received and explain the various methods of funding your legal costs.
Hudgell Solicitors is the leading firm representing children and their families in claims against Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital and other hospital trusts between 2017 and 2022.
Your child will be represented by a very experienced solicitor who will likely ask independent paediatric orthopaedic experts to review your child’s medical records and scans.
Hudgells Solicitors pride ourselves in providing an empathetic and supportive service and we are here to support you through the claims journey. Speak to us for free, no obligation advice.
Why should I speak to Hudgell Solicitors about my child’s treatment by Yaser Jabbar?
Our expert legal team is instructed by a large number of families and so has been able to identify common areas of concern over treatments and harm caused to children.
In addition, we have instructed independent experts to review client cases and provide their expert opinion on the care provided. It means we are well-placed to advance claims for compensation with the evidence we have already gathered on cases.
Our team understands news of these investigations has come as a shock and has been extremely distressing. Our team will provide understanding and sympathetic support at all times.
If you receive a letter setting out the findings of a review into your child’s treatment, or are awaiting the findings of treatments provided to your child by Dr Yaser Jabbar, contact our team today for advice on the next steps you should take.
What do I do if I have concerns about my child’s treatment?
We would advise contacting our team so that we can consider requesting your child’s medical records and seeking an independent expert opinion on the treatment your child received.
Any medical negligence claim will likely be brought against Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust to seek compensation for injuries sustained as a result of any proven negligent treatment, the impact those injuries have on the patient’s quality of life, and any subsequent revision surgery required. Compensation for past and future financial loss such as the cost of care or therapy can also be sought.
Very often, injuries in children don’t materialise for several years or until adulthood, so whilst some patients are aware now that they may have suffered an injury, some patient’s injuries will only be discovered later in life.
Are there any time limits for bringing a Yaser Jabbar claim against Great Ormond Street Hospital?
Usually, medical negligence claims have a time limit of three years from the date the negligence occurred, or from the date that a person became aware of negligent treatment.
For under-18s, there is no time limit until they reach 18 when a 3-year claim period comes into effect. Children treated by Mr Jabbar effectively have until they are 21 to make a claim.
Which hospitals were affected by Dr Yaser Jabbar?
As well as Great Ormond Street Hospital, Dr Yaser Jabbar worked at other UK hospital Trusts between 2017 and 2022.
These include:
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
- St John and St Elizabeth Hospital London.
- The Portland Hospital.
- Cromwell Hospital.
If you have any concerns about your child’s treatment at any of the above hospitals, speak to Hudgell Solicitors who can advise if you can make a Yaser Jabbar negligence claim.
We’ve not heard from Great Ormond Street Hospital about the review of our child’s treatment – does that mean they were not affected?
Great Ormond Street Hospital is believed to be reviewing the treatment of 721 children seen by Mr Jabbar between 2017 and 2022, and this could take up to 18 months due to the specialist area of orthopaedics.
From the first 37 cases reviewed, 22 children were found to have come to some degree of harm, 13 of which were classed as “severe harm”. It is expected that many more children will be affected.
If you think your child may have been affected but haven’t received a letter, seek the advice of our legal experts today, as you could be eligible to submit a Yaser Jabbar claim for compensation.
Is there a cost to instructing Hudgell Solicitors to represent us?
If you think you’ve been affected as a result of negligent treatment or surgical errors by Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital, get in touch with one of our experts today.
We’re proud to operate under a no-win, no-fee agreement, and we provide free, no obligation advice. You won’t pay any costs in advance, only an agreed percentage of your damages towards your legal costs, if your claim is successful.
Our solicitors are dedicated to supporting you throughout and beyond your claim, and we promise to do so with regular and clear updates.
Our client reviews
We’re always committed to getting the optimum outcome for you.
Call me back
Yaser Jabbar Hospital Negligence Advice
Report highlights shocking failings of Great Ormond Street Hospital in managing department at centre of scandal around surgeon Yaser Jabbar
Some families who we represent have now received the report detailing the findings of a Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) investigation into the performance of Great Ormond Street Hospital’s (GOSH) paediatric surgery department – and in particular, Yaser Jabbar orthopaedic surgeon. And, although the report is heavily redacted, I have no doubt it will still […]
Four more hospitals now part of Great Ormond Street investigation into treatment provided by surgeon Yaser Jabbar
A Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) investigation into the treatment of hundreds of children by a surgeon found to have caused harm to patients has now been extended to four more London hospitals, it has been confirmed to our clients. Following a Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) review last year, which investigated the care provided […]
Statement on legal representation for families of children treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar
Hudgell Solicitors are representing the families of a number of children treated by surgeon Mr Yaser Jabbar over a number of years at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Statement from solicitor Caroline Murgatroyd, of Hudgell Solicitors Some of our clients have been contacted with details of initial findings of the Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCS) reviews […]
Reviews find Great Ormond Street surgeon caused ‘serious harm’ though ‘unacceptable’ treatment and surgeries chosen for children
A review into treatment provided by a children’s surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital has raised questions over whether he was suitably qualified and trained to lead the treatment of patients – following concerns that ‘serious harm’ was caused to his patients. Hudgell Solicitors is representing the families of a number of children treated by […]
Review into Paediatric Orthopaedic treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital ‘raises concerns’ over surgeon’s practice
A Royal College of Surgeons review of Paediatric Orthopaedic services at Great Ormond Street Hospital has ‘raised concerns’ over the medical practice of surgeon Mr Yaser Jabbar. Patients treated by Mr Jabbar – who has not worked at the Trust since October 2022 – are now to have their medical records independently reviewed to check […]
Get in touch
Feel free to give us a call or begin your claim online