Lee Silk and Jack Plummer of our Clinical Negligence team have successfully secured a confidential settlement for two clients in an interrelated complex clinical negligence claim arising from the provision of mental health crisis care.
The case concerned the assessment and management of an individual experiencing an acute mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The clients alleged that there were failures in the handling of the crisis, including issues relating to risk assessment, communication between services, and decisions about whether hospital admission was required.
As a result of the incident, both clients suffered serious physical and psychological life-changing injuries. The claim involved sensitive issues concerning the duty of care owed by mental health services and professionals involved in crisis care and Mental Health Act assessment processes.
Liability was strongly contested throughout. The Defendants, a local NHS Trust and Local Authority, denied responsibility and disputed the claims. Curzon Green acted for the clients on a Conditional Fee Agreement (“no win, no fee”).
Following detailed investigations, expert evidence and settlement negotiations, a successful outcome was achieved. The claims were resolved on a confidential basis for a settlement sum in excess of six figures, together with provision for the clients’ legal costs.
The settlement brings an end to a long-running and distressing dispute and provides meaningful compensation for the clients following an exceptionally traumatic incident.
For details of how our clinical negligence solicitors may be able to assist with claims involving mental health care, psychiatric injury, crisis team failures, Mental Health Act assessments, or serious personal injury, please contact the team at disputeresolution@curzongreen.co.uk.