Michael Scobie

Michael has particular experience in cases involving brain and spinal cord injury. He also frequently acts in cases involving fatalities and represent families at inquest. His specialism is complex and high value personal injury and clinical negligence cases.

Experience
Amongst many others, Michael has acted for client’s successfully in cases relating to:

• Delays in diagnosis of cancer
• Fatal accidents
• Brain injury claims
• Orthopaedic and spinal injury
• Vascular injury (including claims involving the development of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis)
• Cardiac injury
• Ophthalmic injury
• Road traffic accidents
• Accidents at work

Recent cases:

• Instructed on a fatal claim involving a delay in diagnosis of a curable polyp carcinoma of the sigmoid colon. It was alleged that in the absence of negligence, the carcinoma would have been treated, and X would have survived. A Letter of Claim was served and the Defendant admitted liability in full. Quantum investigations were undertaken and a Schedule of Loss prepared and served on the Defendant. The claim was settled at a Round Table Meeting for a significant six-figure settlement.

• Instructed on a fatal claim involving a failure to diagnose and treat a small bowel obstruction which resulted in X’s death. Expert evidence was obtained in the fields of colorectal surgery and radiology. Forensic accountants were instructed to assist quantification of the claim. A Letter of Claim was served and liability was partially admitted. Settlement negotiations ensued and the claim settled at a Joint Settlement Meeting for a substantial six-figure sum.

• Instructed on a matter involving a failure to provide surgery for a spinal haematoma resulting in paralysis. Liability was denied but strong evidence was obtained from a spinal orthopaedic surgeon and settlement negotiations ensued. The claim ultimately settled for a significant six-figure sum.

• Instructed on a personal injury claim where X suffered an accident at work involving heavy machinery. As a result, X sustained an injury to their ankle. X underwent surgical intervention but has been left with significantly reduced mobility. The Defendant’s insurers have admitted primary liability for the accident. The claim is currently valued in excess of six figures and Michael continues to investigate quantum in order to achieve settlement on the best terms for X.

• Instructed on a fatal road traffic accident claim involving a motorbike accident. The Defendant was convicted in the criminal courts for Causing Death by Careless Driving and a personal injury claim was pursued thereafter. A Joint Settlement meeting between the parties took place and compensation was agreed for a significant sum well in excess of six figures. The claim included a significant claim for loss of dependency and the Court’s approval is required in respect of the apportionment to a minor beneficiary.

Outside of the office
Michael enjoys spending time with his family (3 kids), football (playing and watching), and tending to his allotment.

Qualifications
Michael graduated with a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester in 2006. He then completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and obtained a degree in Law in 2009. His qualification date is 3/15/2012.