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Nick Gray, who has 10 years’ experience in clinical negligence, previously worked for the Manchester branch of international law firm Irwin Mitchell.
In 2008, he concluded 12 claims with a combined value in excess of £13m. Born and raised in Norfolk, Nick read law at Nottingham Trent University.
He said that a firm belief in justice for people that suffered avoidable harm from medical accidents and mistakes had led him to gain great job satisfaction.
“I have seen, during my career, people whose lives have been changed dramatically following inappropriate medical care. Compensation can make a massive difference in terms of meeting their long-term needs.”
Natalie Simkin started with Williamsons in 2006 as a paralegal following a degree in law from the University of Hull. Originally from Shropshire, she has now joined the clinical negligence team and will qualify on completion of her training contract in November.
She said that working in clinical negligence is interesting because, whilst the law remains the same, every case presents a different story. “More recently, we have been seeing cases that arise from a refusal of local funding for treatment recommended to patients by their treating clinicians, which is available in other areas of the country, demonstrating the inequalities in care that health authorities around the country provide.”
Mr Slow welcomed the appointments of Nick and Natalie and said that there was a need for the Government to ensure that standards of care were improved. “It is only fair that victims of clinical negligence receive explanations and where appropriate, compensation. We will continue to fight for justice on behalf of our clients.”
Mr Gray, Mr Slow and Miss Simkin have always acted for patients, as opposed to clinicians and hospitals. Mr Slow is a member of Action Against Medical Accidents’ (AvMA) panel of specialist solicitors, an independent charity that supports people affected by medical accidents or clinical negligence.
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