As a specialist and experienced clinical negligence barrister his work encompasses all aspects of medical malpractice. He is recommended in the Legal 500 for his Clinical Negligence work. He regularly advises on cases worth six and seven figures in the High Court.  A selection of recent cases include:

• Obstetric and midwifery negligence at birth;
• Hypoxic Brain Injury from different sources (including preventable cardiac arrest and stroke)
• Delayed diagnoses of cancer;
• Negligent prescription of chemotherapy and other drugs;
• Negligent operative treatment;
• Negligent treatment leading to suicide;
• Failing to provide adequate post-operative care;
• Misdiagnosis of torsion of the testicle;
• Surgical Instruments and/or other items left internally during surgery; and
• Hospital acquired infection cases, including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile.

Tom prides himself on his analysis of difficult causation points. He is comfortable advising upon technical aspects of causation and arguing them in Court where necessary.

In relation to quantum Tom’s work is dedicated to the detailed pleading that complex cases require.

Tom is equally at home representing Claimant’s or medical practitioners.

Tom is able to accept instructions on a public access basis from individuals, companies and other organisations including NHS Trusts.

Notable Cases

AS v (1) PR and (2) WA - The Claimant was wrongly diagnosed with a significant cardiac artery stenosis.  She therefore chose to undergo unnecessary cardiac surgery and gave up her career to avoid stress.  She only discovered the misdiagnosis years later after she had moved out of London and completely changed her lifestyle.  The Defendant's both denied liability until a limited admission was made in one Defence.  The claim settled at JSM for a substantial six figure sum after receipt of Joint Statements.

SML v SRH - The Claimant alleged negligently performed bariatric surgery.  The surgeon had deviated from standard surgical technique and she suffered extensive splenic injury.  The complications thereafter resulted in a long a difficult recovery, but the Claimant survived.  A significant settlement was reached between the parties.

PZ v SGUH - The Claimant developed cauda equina syndrome.  There were primary and secondary care Defendants.  In addition to the usual causation dispute an interesting point about whether there was a delay in the transfer of the Claimant from a District General Hospital to a Tertiary Care Centre.  A substantial settlement was agreed.

Related News

Fundamental Dishonesty in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Claims

Catch up on our latest Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence webinar, hosted by Thomas Wood and Laura Giachardi.

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Published: 19th Feb 2025

Thomas Wood provides his initial view on Paul and Anor v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Polmear and Anor v Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and Purchase v Ahmed [2024] UKSC 1

Thomas Wood provide a brief initial view.

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Published: 22nd Jan 2024

Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Seminar

Thomas Wood and Sinclair Cramsie will provide a clinical negligence and personal injury seminar in Norwich on 24th May 2023.

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Published: 27th Apr 2023