Nick’s notable cases

Nick has recently obtained the following settlements on behalf of his clients:

• £250,000 settlement in a fatal accident case approved by the High Court, following the death of a 30 year old woman during pregnancy. The case was pursued against a private IVF clinic, who failed to obtain the Deceased’s fully informed consent to treatment. The Deceased had a number of serious underlying health conditions which meant there were considerable risks to her and her unborn baby in becoming pregnant. The clinic denied causation however a settlement was agreed shortly before court proceedings were due to be issued. Nick represented the family at a 7 day inquest prior to commencing the civil claim.
• £923,000 settlement in a wrongful birth case following a failure to offer screening for Down’s Syndrome in the antenatal period. Our client went on to deliver a baby who has Down’s Syndrome, and whose condition means she requires a complex ongoing care package. Proceedings were issued and liability was agreed on a 65%/35% basis in our client’s favour following the exchange of expert evidence. Quantum negotiations then followed and a settlement was agreed before trial.
• £300,000 settlement following a fourth degree tear which our client sustained during an instrumental delivery of her baby. Our client alleged the tear was avoidable in its entirety because she should have been offered, and would have accepted, a caesarean section prior to the attempt at an instrumental delivery, and that the tear itself was then negligently repaired. The Trust denied liability throughout, and court proceedings were issued in mid-2026. Following this, the parties attempted to resolve the case at a Joint Settlement Meeting (JSM). Whilst the JSM was unsuccessful, the case settled shortly thereafter.
• £75,000 for a client who suffered the stillbirth of her baby boy following negligence in the antenatal period, meaning she was not asked to attend the MAU despite reporting reduced fetal movements. Liability remained denied throughout the case however supportive expert evidence was obtained from a consultant obstetrician and midwifery expert. Following a conference with counsel, a Schedule of Loss was disclosed on a ‘without prejudice’ basis and the case was settled by ADR just prior to issuing court proceedings. The settlement included a sum to reflect the future loss of earnings the client was likely to suffer as a result of the impact on her career trajectory
• £150,000 for a 58 year old man who suffered a catastrophic injury to his right eye leading to total blindness in that eye, and reduced visual acuity in his left eye, whilst left unattended as an inpatient on a well known psychiatric ward. Whilst liability was admitted as relates to the right eye, the defendant denied liability for the reduced vision in his left eye. The case involved complex issued pertaining to causation and condition/prognosis, and expert evidence was obtained from a consultant ophthalmologist, a consultant psychiatrist and a care and occupational therapy expert. The case was resolved in our client’s favour at a Joint Settlement Meeting in October 2025.
• £132,000 for the estate and dependents of a mother and grandmother who died as a result in the delay in diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The case required expert evidence from an oncologist, consultant thoracic surgeon and radiologist. An early admission of liability was obtained from the defendant and the settlement was approved by the High Court of Justice King’s Bench Division in September 2025.
• £92,500 for a client who suffered the stillbirth of one of her twin babies following negligence in the antenatal period and during labour.
• £85,000 for a client who following delays whilst she was in labour was required to have an emergency caesarean section. After obtaining expert evidence, it was determined that the incision was greater than would otherwise have been the case had delivery taken place sooner, and our client suffered physical scarring and psychological injuries as a result.
• A five figure settlement in a complex gynaecological case in which our client underwent unnecessary surgery following an incorrect diagnosis. Our client suffered a serious nerve injury and a recurrence of her gynaecological symptoms. Court proceedings were issued and the Defendant denied liability however settlement was reached prior to witness evidence being exchanged.
• A five figure settlement in a wrongful birth case against an abortion provider, after our client missed the legal cut off date for an abortion despite presenting to the Defendant for this service at 8 weeks’ gestation. Our client recovered damages for the serious psychological injuries she suffered as a result. Court proceedings were issued following a firm denial of liability from the Defendant however a successful settlement was reached after a period of negotiation with the Defendant.
• £75,000 for a client who suffered a serious and permanent injury to her superficial peroneal nerve during surgery. Our client required complex treatment including a residential pain management programme. The Defendant denied liability however the case was settled at a Joint Settlement Meeting between the parties prior to court proceedings being issued.
• £60,000 on behalf of the Estate of a person who died following the negligent failure to make a referral to the gastroenterology department for the treatment of his gallstones. The Deceased presented to A&E 10 months later with sudden onset of abdominal pain. He was thought to have acute pancreatitis and was commenced on antibiotics however his condition then rapidly deteriorated and he passed away the following day after a cardiac arrest.
• £100,000 for a client who lost her baby boy at just 10 days of age following a failure to diagnose vasa praevia and arrange for delivery by c-section. Our client’s damages included a sum for psychiatric treatment following a diagnosis of severe PTSD, past and future loss of earnings.