Liz Hickman

Legal Director - Medical Negligence

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About me

"I am a legal director in the medical negligence team. ”

Having joined Higgs as a trainee solicitor I qualified into the personal and medical negligence team. Until 2021 I was a partner in the team specialising in medical negligence including delays in diagnosis, cancer cases, surgical and anaesthetic errors, fatal claims and catastrophic birth and spinal injuries.

I now work part time and concentrate solely on acting as solicitor to the inquest for the Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull in relation to the multiple inquests of patients treated by the former Consultant Breast Surgeon, Ian Paterson.

Expertise

Medical negligence

Suing the NHS

Birth trauma and injury claims

Cerebral palsy claims

Limb loss and amputation

Head and brain injury

Spinal cord injury

Experience

Successfully pursued a claim for anaesthetic error which led to cardiac arrest and brain injury
Advised on a number of cases where missed or delayed cancer diagnoses led either to worse outcomes for the patient or sadly early death
Successfully pursued claims for two individuals whose diagnoses of spinal tuberculosis were missed leading to tetraplegia
Dealt with a fatal claim where a heart condition was lost to follow up

More about me

Favourite food

Crusty bread and cheese (ideally with a large glass of wine)

Favourite film

Grosse Pointe Blank

Favourite place

France or Italy (can’t decide which, but see favourite food!)

Joined Higgs

1994

Latest successes

Success Story

Settlement for teen after hospital admits breach of duty

15 November 2022

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Article

Discount Rate change reduces compensation paid for future losses

The Lord Chancellor has announced that the ‘Discount Rate’, which lawyers use to calculate compensation awards for future losses, will increase to 0.5% from 11 January 2025.

02 December 2024

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News

Red-flag symptoms of a stroke that could indicate emergency treatment is needed

In recognition of World Stroke Day, Higgs LLP is calling on everyone to stay alert to the critical warning signs of stroke—a medical emergency that demands immediate attention.

16 October 2024

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News

Red-flag symptoms of breast cancer that could indicate a life-threatening condition

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Higgs LLP is urging women and men alike to stay vigilant about the red-flag symptoms of breast cancer that could signal a life-threatening condition.

01 October 2024