Richard Smith and Robert Wastell appear in high profile inquest into death of Colette McCulloch - Mar 2019
Clinical Negligence
Richard is instructed on behalf of both Claimants and Defendants in cases of clinical negligence of all types. He has a broad experience and active caseload including multi-million pound claims and is involved in claims at all stages from pre-action to trial. He frequently advises on substantive matters of liability and quantum, as well as on procedural and interlocutory matters. He also appears at inquests for families and medical professionals in cases where there is a suggestion that death could have resulted from clinical error.
View full profile »The Liability of Private Hospitals & Clinics: Lessons from the Paterson Litigation - Nov 2018
This seminar will look at developments in the law relating to vicarious liability following the Paterson Litigation. A hypothetical case study will be debated between a claimant and defendant team of...
Inquest into death of student from Meningitis - Jun 2018
Richard Smith represented the family at this widely publicised inquest into the death of Lauren Sandell. He was instructed by Anna Brothers of Leigh Day. Lauren Sandell was a few weeks into her...
Verdict of Neglect From Coroner in City Banker’s Death In Private Hospital - Oct 2016
