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1 Rachel Vickers Year of call Rachel Vickers has over 20 years experience undertaking personal injury and clinical negligence cases. During this period she has been involved in cases covering nearly all areas of clinical specialism. Rachel undertakes work in the Coroner s court, CICA and has litigated a civil jury trial. In recent years she has gained considerable expertise litigating high value birth injury, neurological and spinal injury claims. She is instructed on behalf of Claimants and by the NHS Resolution, MDU and MPS and is totally dedicated to achieving the best result for her clients in a wholly compassionate manner. Global Market Square,, UAE NY International Financial Centre, UAE 1

2 Clinical Negligence Cases Enterkin v St George s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [December 2015] Contested trial on liability in a cerebral palsy claim. Llewelyn v East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust [December 2015] Settlement of 850,000 in case involving the delayed treatment of a spinal fracture. MM (A minor) v Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust [October 2015] Settlement in a cerebral palsy case, equivalent of more than 7m on lump sum basis. Led by Christopher Wilson Smith QC. JRR v Southampton University NHS Foundation Trust [September 2015] Settlement of 550,000, elderly Claimant with Alzheimer s delayed treatment of spinal fracture. JZH (A minor) v Dorset County Hospitals Foundation Trust [May 2015] Settlement in a cerebral palsy case, 2.24 m lump sum plus PP in excess of 100,000 from age 21. PMF v Medway Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & Hammer Settlement of 1.4m in a claim involving the delayed treatment of a rare congenital spinal disorder. Led by Christopher Wilson Smith QC. MH v East Kent Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [March 2015] Settlement of 700,000 net of CRU in maternal birth injury claim (4th degree tear). RB (A minor) v Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust [July 2014] Settlement in a cerebral palsy case, equivalent of more than 8m on lump sum basis. Led by Global Market Square,, UAE NY International Financial Centre, UAE 2

3 Christopher Wilson Smith QC. S v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (2012) Lawtel Settlement in an ophthalmology case, (avoidable blindness) 2m. Global Market Square,, UAE NY International Financial Centre, UAE 3

4 Personal Injury Cases Hogan v Bond [November 2015] Settlement of 1.65m, lower limb amputation following RTA. Acting for Defendant. ST v Mead & Magna Housing [May 15] Settlement of approx. 800,000 for psychiatric injuries following RTA. JS & NT & DW v AH & DG & D&M [October 14] Multiple party claim following collapse of residential property undergoing renovation. Acted for home owner and negotiated minimal contribution to overall settlement. KM v Ross Aird [March 14] Head injury following RTA, Claimant left minimally conscious. Settlement of 2m lump sum plus PPO of 300 pa. FW & AW v Thompson [January 13 & November 2015] Fatality of wife and mother following electrocution in bath. Husband s claim settled for 800,000 daughter s claim settled for 60,000. Global Market Square,, UAE NY International Financial Centre, UAE 4

5 Appointments & Memberships PIBA PNBA Global Market Square,, UAE NY International Financial Centre, UAE 5

6 Recommendations Global Market Square,, UAE NY International Financial Centre, UAE 6

7 Testimonials Her attention to detail is unparalleled. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2019 Forensic, intelligent and approachable. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2019 Excellent. Clinical Negligence, Legal A very impressive advocate. She is very thorough in complex cases and gives clear advice. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2018 Assertive, clear and confident. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2018 She is highly intelligent and pragmatic. Clinical Negligence, Legal Very thorough and shows a high level of attention to detail. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2017 She is forensic, intelligent and approachable. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2017 She is incisive, intelligent and does not take any prisoners. Clinical Negligence, Legal Rachel Vickers is a very impressive cross-examiner. She presented a case very nicely in court. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2016 She is very personable and straightforward and has a can do attitude. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2016 She is always thoroughly prepared, and knows her cases inside out. Clinical Negligence, Legal Offers very thorough and trustworthy advice. She s quick-thinking, very committed and her trial preparation is excellent. She brought a sense of calm to the proceedings which was second to none. Her forensic analysis on complex medical issues is extremely impressive. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2015 She provides crisp, clear advice, while retaining empathy with distressed clients. Clinical Negligence, Legal Global Market Square,, UAE NY International Financial Centre, UAE 7

8 She s one of my first choices. The way she deals with clients is very methodical, detailed and intelligent you feel like you re in safe hands when you re working with her. She is very personable, and able to empathise with clients. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2014 She reassures instructing solicitors by leaving no stone unturned. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2013 Thorough and reliable and always produces carefully prepared opinions. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2012 Rachel Vickers impresses with her intellectual sharpness. Clinical Negligence, Legal Extremely well thought of and is appreciated by clients for her incredible eye for detail. Clinical Negligence, Chambers & Partners 2011 Rachel Vickers is thorough, easily accessible and great with clients. Clinical Negligence, Legal 500, 2011 Thorough, tenacious and extremely capable. Clinical Negligence, Legal Global Market Square,, UAE NY International Financial Centre, UAE 8

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