Medical Law

Zenith Chambers Medical Law practice group provide clients with a team of specialist barristers with expertise in this often complex area of law. With the NHS reporting a 30% increase in medical negligence claims during 2011, this is a growth area for the legal profession. Through a combination of increased instructions and an expansion of Chambers Personal Injury team, we are home to a thriving group of specialist medical law barristers. The group pride themselves on providing an exemplary level of service and combine sound advice with robust advocacy.

Barristers in the team are members of AvMA, PIBA and APIL. Work undertaken includes:

• Delayed diagnosis
• Obstetric/paediatric negligence
• Drug and medical  product liability
• Hospital acquired infection
• Failed joint replacements
• Dental negligence
• Ophthalmic negligence
• Negligence of pharmacists and prescription errors.
 
Members of chambers have also represented medical practitioners in professional disciplinary hearings.