clinical negligence

Mediation is frequently used on its own or along with court proceedings to find an acceptable settlement. Indeed, a judge will often order the parties to consider mediation. It is a non-confrontational environment where each party, supported by their legal representative, can put their case and an independent mediator will identify the key issues and establish common ground. It is particularly effective in personal injury and clinical negligence cases where a compensation award is not the only issue, with one side wanting an explanation of the events, an apology or an assurance that this could not happen again. Also, if successful, mediation avoids the stress of a public court hearing.

Partners Jeremy Irwin-Singer and Sue Jarvis are trained mediators for personal injury and clinical negligence claims, and many of our clients value this additional service we can offer them.