I appreciate the faith my clients put in me, in what can be difficult times.
Over the years, I have seen the difference bringing a claim can make. Whether it is compensation or access to further treatment and support, it is so rewarding to have a direct impact on my clients and their families’ quality of life.
Get to Know Sam
Sam qualified in 1995 and has worked in the specialist area of medical negligence law for more than 25 years. She has experience in dealing with claims covering a broad range of clinical issues such as claims against hospitals, GPs and other health care providers such as opticians.
During her legal career career Sam has progressed to handling some compensation cases worth over £1 million.
She has a particular interest in claims for wrongful birth, whether the child be born with or without disabilities. Such cases need to be dealt with in a sensitive manner and Sam’s experience and compassion can help mothers and parents deal with what can be extremely complex claims.
Career Highlights
The cases that stay with me are those where I know that I have made a real difference to my client’s day to day life, even though these may not always the highest value ones.
I obtained funding for private counselling sessions for a patient who had undergone negligent plastic surgery; speaking to her after those sessions to hear that she now felt better placed to deal with everything was a wonderful moment.
Likewise, securing compensation for a client who had lost all useful vision but could now purchase the visual aids and support that she needed to restore some quality of life, was such a positive point in my career.
Cases involving children clearly fall into this category. Any changes that I can help to bring about in relation to the support that they can access for their current and future needs has to be the best reward for a solicitor.
Giving More
I volunteer each month for a national heritage charity.
