Clinical Negligence
Matthew is a specialist in defendant Clinical Negligence litigation
"Impresses clients by 'fighting like hell'". Legal 500 2007
"So supportive that nothing is a problem say clients" Chambers UK, A Guide to the Legal Profession 2008
My background
Articled Mills & Reeve 1994; qualified 1996 and joined Capsticks; joined Bevan Ashford 2002; partner 2004. Partner, Bevan Brittan LLP 2004-.
What I do
I have an affinity with all things medical and I enjoy working with clinicians to help them through litigation by explaining the process and giving robust, commercial advice early on with a clear sense of direction. It is often forgotten that litigation can be very distressing for the defendant involved and it pleases me to still hear from clinicians I have defended. However, that supportive relationship also means being willing to explain why a case should not be defended even if that is not the advice a clinician is expecting to hear. I want to fight unmeritorious claims 'tooth and nail' but to manage others to a fair resolution as quickly and as inexpensively as our present system allows. Bevan Brittan LLP believe in litigating 'hard and fast' when that is called for, but 'getting the right money to the right people at the right time' where appropriate.
Increasingly I specialise in obstetric and paediatric cases, in particular cerebral palsy, or other high-value neurological, spinal or maximum severity injuries. However, I maintain other special interests including neurosurgery and oncology claims and the Human Rights Act. I run the London Medical Law & Personal Injury team with Head of Department and London-based Partner, Joanne Easterbrook. This "ascendant" team is described by the Legal 500 2007/8 as "tough", "practical", "frank" and "truthful" according to adversaries, clients, medical professionals and the Bar. I audit the MLPI team across the 3 offices striving for further improvement and innovation. This compliments my roles overseeing training, both internally and externally by means of free monthly training seminars for NHS bodies or clinicians, and I edit the Claims-on-line monthly e-bulletin that can be accessed via the "Knowledge" section of this site. I enjoy working closely with the NHSLA in particular and also act for a large number of NHS Trusts and Health Authorities as well as private health insurers such as BUPA or individual doctors on instructions from their medical defence organisations. With a broad background as a lawyer in medical law, professional indemnity, personal injury and health, I am a regular speaker on current legal issues including special interests in rehabilitation and patient safety issues.
Some examples
Nation v King’s Healthcare NHS Trust (CP trial win on liability)
Niven v Chelsea & Westminster Healthcare NHS Trust (CP win and first authority for orders granting NHS Part 36 offers the same status as payments into court).
Lazell v Bexley & Greenwich Health Authority (CP win on quantum with successful structure)
Contact me via matthew.trinder@bevanbrittan.com or on 0870 194 7920.
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