A Partner in the firm, David has over 30 years’ experience working in the clinical negligence field and handles some of the most complex and substantial of our medical negligence cases.
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A Partner in the firm, David has over 30 years’ experience working in the clinical negligence field and handles some of the most complex and substantial of our medical negligence cases. He specialises in acquired brain injury claims and complex spinal injury claims.
David is a panel member of Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA), The Spinal Injuries Association and Headway. He is also a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and acts as an assessor on their behalf.
For over 25 years, David has been named as a ‘leading individual’ in his field in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, both independently researched guides to the legal profession.
Recent cases:
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Instructed on a matter where X suffered post-natal sepsis and passed away four days after giving birth. Expert evidence was obtained from multiple experts including an expert General Practitioner, Midwife, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Obstetrics, Intensivist and Paramedic. Liability was denied and legal proceedings were issued. Liability continued to be denied and the claim proceeded to be listed for Trial. A liability split was subsequently agreed of 77.5% / 22.5% at a Joint Settlement Meeting (JSM) 12 days before the Trial was due to start. The Trial was vacated and quantum investigations are ongoing.
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Instructed on a matter where X, a minor, suffered a group 2/group 3 brachial plexus injury at birth resulting in a lifelong disability. Expert evidence was obtained in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic and Hand Surgery, Nursing Care, Educational Psychology and Physiotherapy. Liability was initially denied and proceedings were issue. The claim was stayed until X’s thirteenth birthday. Thereafter, the impact of X’s injury was assessed and the claim settled for £1.5m following a Joint Settlement Meeting.
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Instructed on a fatal road traffic accident claim. The Defendant entered a plea of guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and was subsequently convicted. David was instructed by the deceased’s spouse to investigate a personal injury claim against the driver’s insurance company to recover damages for the financial losses which had arisen as a result of X’s death. Liability was admitted by the Defendant and, following a Joint Settlement Meeting and negotiations, the claim settled for a substantial six figure sum.
Outside of the office
David is fluent in French and is the Belgian Consulate in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Chambers & Partners
Legal 500
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Chambers & Partners
Legal 500
“David excels in client service and has the personal touch.
“David Bradshaw has huge experience and good judgement in clinical negligence work combined with first-rate client care skills. He is strong on difficult catastrophic cases.
“David Bradshaw has a gifted ability to put your mind at ease and take away any worries you have. His knowledge of his profession is almost encyclopedic, and he is prepared to go that extra mile for his clients to get the best result possible
“David Bradshaw has proved to be a tireless and hard-working advocate.
“David Bradshaw is massively experienced with an instinctive feel for the merits of a case.
Relevant insights & events
Our regular clinical negligence insights, updates and events keep you up to date with all the latest legal developments you need to know about.
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Settlement following fatal road traffic collision
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Six-figure settlement for negligent treatment resulting in long-term impairment
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High Court rules in favour of brain-injured patient in landmark consent and surgery planning case
Hay & Kilner’s Clinical Negligence Team wins a landmark High Court case for a young mother left brain-injured after heart surgery errors, securing justice and paving the way for life-changing support.
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Settlement in a post-natal sepsis claim
Hay & Kilner’s Clinical Negligence Team secured a favourable settlement in a complex post-natal sepsis case ahead of trial, providing vital support and future financial relief for the family involved.
Settlement following a negligent surgical procedure
Michael Taylor, from our Clinical Negligence Team, outlines a successful settlement after negligent surgery, providing expert clinical negligence guidance for those affected by surgical errors.
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