Gadsby Wicks was founded by Roger Wicks and Gillian Gadsby in 1993 and today has a total of 8 lawyers representing the interests of people who have been injured by clinical and medical errors or omissions.
Our growth has been founded on the successes that we have achieved for our clients. We are pleased that many clients have recommended our services to other people who have suffered from clinical and medical negligence.
Gadsby Wicks are specialist clinical and medical negligence solicitors with a unique approach to claims. If you are not entitled to legal aid and do not have legal expenses insurance, we will fund your case for you.
You will not have to pay a penny whether you win or lose. And you will receive 100% of your compensation. This is the unique Gadsby Wicks COSTS GUARANTEE. No other solicitor will make you this offer.
The only Specialist Medical Negligence Law Firm in England
We are the medical negligence specialists. We only handle medical negligence claims. We do not handle any other type of legal work.
Many solicitors claim to specialise in medical negligence claims but they mix their work with other types of cases, including personal injury cases, which are very different.
We do not do that. We only deal with medical negligence claims.
We are the only truly specialist clinical and medical negligence solicitors law firm in England and Wales and the only one that guarantees that, whatever happens, you will never have to pay anything and you will always keep 100% of your compensation.
When you ask Gadsby Wicks to help, you can be assured that:
- You will never have to pay us any money whether you win or lose your claim.
- You will never have to pay anybody else any money.
- You will receive 100% of your compensation without any deductions whatsoever if your claim is successful.
This is the unique Gadsby Wicks COSTS GUARANTEE. No other solicitors will give you this guarantee.
We only represent Claimants in clinical and medical negligence claims
Although most solicitors will traditionally act for anyone requiring any legal services, Gadsby Wicks only represents people who have suffered from a clinical or medical accident.
We do not and will not act for hospitals, or pharmaceutical manufacturers and do not accept instructions to deal with other areas of law.
We believe that we must focus only on this one area of law so that we can combine the highest level of client service with unparalleled legal expertise in fighting clinical and medical negligence claims.
We have built our reputation by combining compassion and understanding with the determination to succeed for our clients. That is why we obtain many millions of pounds in compensation for injured people every year.
Covering the whole of England and Wales from Chelmsford.
Based in Chelmsford, Essex, we are centrally located to ensure that we can provide our specialist clinical and medical negligence services to clients across the whole of England and Wales.
We have access to medical experts across the UK who will help us with your claim. Rest assured, our location cannot prejudice your chances of success, but failing to choose us to fight your claim might.
Our specialist expertise
Gadsby Wicks clinical and medical negligence solicitors are widely regarded as being amongst the best having been involved in many landmark legal cases.
Our expert knowledge will ensure that your claim is dealt with as efficiently as possible, which will improve your chances of success.
Most of our work is complex. All of it is of the highest quality and delivered to the most exacting standards. Clients come to us because we go the extra mile to get results for them.
Our aim will be to obtain compensation for you and to get an explanation for what happened, at the same time helping to ensure where possible that no one else will suffer in the same way in the future.
Quality standards
Roger Wicks and Gillian Gadsby are members of both the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel and the AvMA Referral Panel, both of which require high levels of expertise in clinical negligence claims before admission.
Tami Frankel, another of our expert medical negligence solicitors, is also a member of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel.
Gadsby Wicks have also been awarded the Legal Services Commission Quality Mark for its specialist work in handling clinical and medical negligence claims.
Only solicitors who are accredited with the Quality Mark are allowed to deal with clinical negligence cases under the publicly funded legal aid scheme.
We are passionate about providing expert legal advice coupled with excellent service and in recognition of this we have been awarded the LEXCEL Quality Mark, an ISO9001 certificate and the Investors In People accreditation.
What the legal press says about us
The 2008 edition of The Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession has described Gadsby Wicks as a team that punches well above its weight. The firm acts solely in clinical negligence claims, a specialisation that has cemented its reputation for "fabulous work". Clients enthused: "It is effective, astute and adept at managing even the most difficult cases". The "bright and forward-thinking"Gillian Gadsby is one of the firm's key names. She "can see the issues and knows how to tackle them", say commentators. Expert Roger Wicks"knows his way around the field". He remains a popular figure with clients, who appreciate his vast experience in medical matters. "Star of the future"Alan Mendham is praised for his "detailed grasp of the concerns" and "level-headed approach to a case".
The Legal 500 has described Roger Wicks and Gillian Gadsby as "highly commended".
What our clients say about us
Please click on the link to read a selection of testimonials from Gadsby Wicks clinical and medical negligence clients.
Our Unique Approach To Funding
Because we are true specialists in the work that we do and because of our vast experience in handling clinical and medical negligence cases, we can make you an offer that no other solicitors can. If we take on your medical negligence claim, we will give you the following COSTS GUARANTEE.
- You will pay nothing whilst your claim is being investigated and pursued.
- You will pay nothing if you lose your claim.
- You will pay nothing if you win your claim.
- You will receive 100% of your compensation without any deduction whatsoever.
No other solicitors will give you this guarantee.
If you would like the only medical negligence experts in the UK on your side, please call us free on 0800 321 3112 for a no cost, no obligation discussion with one of our nurses or complete our online enquiry form.