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Senior Associate
Medical Law and Personal Injury (ML&PI)

Jackie is an expert in clinical negligence and has an interest in risk management and patient safety.

My Background
Trained and qualified Browne Jacobson, Eversheds 1998-2000. Joined Bevan Brittan in 2000 as an Associate. Senior Associate May 2007.

What I do
I manage a workload of mid and high value clinical negligence files for the NHS Litigation Authority and supervise a team of junior solicitors. I feel strongly about achieving the right results for my clients and, being a people person, I work with my clients to meet their needs and goals. My approach to litigation is pragmatic, pro-active and cost effective.

I am actively involved in the development of risk management solutions to improve patient safety and provide education for NHS Trust staff.

Some examples
I have resolved a number of high value claims for severely damaged children where the issue of continued state funding and recoupment of Local Authority outlay have been an issue. I recently managed to resolution a claim where the Local Authority as Second Defendant were seeking a declaration that interest accrued on money in the court of protection could be considered as income for means assessment.

Acted for Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust through the NHSLA in the successfully defended obstetric negligence claim of Smithers -v- Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust involving competing clinical emergencies. The Judge accepted that there are limited NHS funds and that these cannot cater for every eventuality.

Contact me via email jackie.linehan@bevanbrittan.com or on 0870 194 8999.

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