I specialise in clinical negligence and complex personal injury claims on behalf of Claimants injured as the result of accidents or medical negligence.
I undertake a wide variety of high-value, complex clinical negligence work, including birth injury, orthopaedic, delayed diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases (including cancer), gynaecological, surgical, vascular, cardiac, ophthalmological, radiological, pharmaceutical, amputation and brain injury cases. I act for both adults and children. I have acted for clients who have been injured by negligent hospitals, doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals, with a particular interest in cerebral palsy birth injury cases. I have acted on behalf of child Claimants with cerebral palsy in cases worth several million pounds.
I also act for clients who have sustained severe injury as a result of road traffic accidents, accidents at work and other types of accidents. My clients are often suffering from devastating injuries, including head and spinal injuries.
I am a member of the Law Society’s clinical negligence accreditation scheme (since 2007) and of the Law Society’s personal injury accreditation scheme (since 2003). This demonstrates my expertise in these areas. I am also a member of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) at senior litigator level and in 2012 was also appointed to the AvMA clinical negligence panel.
I am a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500 and Chambers 2022 guides. Chambers notes: “Clare Carter possesses significant experience in complex birth injury and delay in diagnosis matters. She also handles claims arising from negligent treatment.” ‘She is fantastic with clients, puts them at ease and explains the sensitivities of the case.” “Clare is very straightforward and clear in her thinking.”
Notable Work highlights
- I acted for a Claimant who had to have his leg amputated due to the doctors’ failure to diagnose ischaemia (restricted blood flow) and refer him for treatment earlier. The Defendants disputed liability but I pursued the claim on behalf of my client through a 5 day trial at which he was successful and subsequently recovered substantial compensation for his losses.
- I acted for a child Claimant who sustained injuries at birth and had cerebral palsy. It was alleged that there had been a delay by the hospital causing lack of oxygen. Compensation of a lump sum and substantial lifetime payments were recovered for the child.
What others say
‘Clare Carter is an exceptional lawyer. She has passion and intellect and is dogged in her pursuit of claims and understand the big picture – each case gets the commitment it requires whatever.’
‘Clare Carter’s attention to detail is phenomenal. Once she decides to take a case on, she is relentless. A formidable opponent.’
Legal 500 (2018) states that Clare is ‘indomitable, very experienced, fiercely clever and realistic to boot’.
Away from the office
Away from the office I enjoy travelling (particularly to historical sites), walking, theatre and reading
