Taking legal action against medical institutions can seem daunting. We have decades of experience representing clients against NHS and private hospitals, GPs and other medical professionals such as chiropractors and physiotherapists.
Our medical negligence solicitors in Bournemouth, Poole and across Dorset give sympathetic and straightforward advice. We support our clients through some of the hardest times they will ever face. Our expert solicitors are available to talk to you through your legal journey and reassure you during the process. Fill out the enquiry form or call us to book a free consultation.
Patients injured as a result of negligence by the NHS or other clinicians can claim compensation to fund their treatment, care and rehabilitation.
No Win No Fee
We know that the start of a medical negligence claim can feel stressful – so let our experienced solicitors take care of the legal side while you focus on your health. We handle all claims on a No Win No Fee basis so there is no financial risk to you.
Legal 500 Leading Firm
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a leading firm for medical negligence, Coles Miller has built a strong reputation for handling complex and high-value claims with expertise, compassion, and professionalism.
How we can help with your Medical Negligence claim:
FREE, no obligation initial consultation
No Win, No Fee claims
Millions of pounds recovered in compensation for clients
We recommend that you obtain expert legal advice at the earliest possible stage to avoid complications.
The general rule is that court proceedings must be issued within three years of the event (or later ‘date of knowledge’ of significant injury) attributable to negligence by an identified defendant. A child has until age 21. A deceased’s estate has another three years from the date of death.
How do I make a claim
📞 Free Initial Assessment Every claim starts with a free initial assessment by phone or in person – whichever you’d prefer.
📝 No Win, No Fee Agreement After we establish that you have a claim, we will set up a No Win, No Fee funding agreement.
📂 Medical Records Review Once your funding has been arranged, we will obtain and review your medical records.
🔍 Next Steps (depending on the strength of your claim):
✉️ Prepare a Letter of Claim
🩺 Obtain expert medical opinion, then prepare a Letter of Claim
⚠️ Prepare a Letter of Notification (where negligence is obvious)
⚖️ Obtain advice from a barrister
⏳ Defendant Response Period The defendants then have four months to obtain expert medical evidence and respond to the claim.
“It is so refreshing dealing with a firm of such honesty and integrity. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Coles Miller to my friends and family”.
Client of David Simpson Partner & Head of Medical Negligence
Meet the team
Adrian Cormack
Partner, Head of Personal Injury Department
David Simpson
Partner, Head of Medical Negligence
Lydia Barnett
Partner
Lauren Newman
Solicitor
Hannah Chave
Paralegal
Emily Wright
Paralegal
Legal 500
The team at Coles Miller Solicitors LLP harnesses 'extensive knowledge' in a broad suite of clinical negligence issue, notably birth control, cauda equina syndrome and delays in diagnosis and misdiagnosis. The team is co-lead by managing partner Adrian Cormack, a complex brain injury specialist, and David Simpson, who handles cases involving cauda equina, mismanaged labour and amputations. The 'pragmatic' Lydia Barnett comes recommended for her wide ranging practice in complex and high value claims, with notable expertise in secondary injury claims for psychiatric injury.
Legal 500 Editorial Commentary
What could my claim be worth?
Use our Medical Negligence Claims calculator to estimate what your claim could be worth. After completing it, please fill out our enquiry form so we can arrange an in-depth conversation to discuss how we can help you.
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