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The clinical negligence team at Higgs LLP has announced a record-breaking year, recovering more than £40m in damages for its clients.

Higgs LLP has once again been selected to support The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) as its Trusted Legal Partner in the West Midlands region.

On International Stop The Pressure Day, Jenny Tetlow, Senior Associate in the medical negligence team, looks at the impact of pressure ulcers on the individual and the cost to the NHS.

Higgs LLP has been recognised as a top firm in The Times Best Law Firms 2023 listing and commended for its expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence.

Jenny said injuries as a result of clinical negligence can be life changing and people should be compensated for all the problems that occur as a result.

Clare Langford, a Partner in the medical negligence team, recently handled one such case for Veronica Gunn who sadly passed away in March this year, 33 years after being first diagnosed with breast cancer.

One in five deaths globally is associated with sepsis. Today, on World Sepsis Day, Higgs LLP moves to highlight some of the symptoms to be aware of – and what to do if clinical negligence caused personal injury or death to a loved one.

A clinical negligence and personal injury specialist at a leading West Midlands law firm has been appointed to a panel representing the UK’s leading charity for patient safety and justice.

Higgs LLP is the Trusted Legal Partner in the West Midlands region for the SIA and praised Martin’s commitment to helping other people with spinal injuries.

Midlands law firm Higgs LLP has expanded its leading clinical negligence team with four new appointments, bringing with them a diverse range of experience and knowledge.

Higgs LLP has extended its partnership with the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), reaffirming the leading law firm’s commitment to offering first-class support to people after life-changing injury.

Andy Shaw, a personal injury partner at the Brierley Hill-based firm, has been listed as a trusted solicitor by Headway, the brain injury association.