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James Thompson

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James heads up our experienced and accredited Clinical Negligence team.

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James is the head of the clinical negligence team at Ison Harrison Solicitors. He trained and qualified at Ison Harrison Solicitors in 2007 before doing a tour of 2 national firms in Leeds before returning in 2016. James always considered Ison Harrison Solicitors to be the best firm he had ever worked for and he considers himself as extremely fortunate to have been able to return when the opportunity presented itself. He became a Director in January 2022 when the firm became an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

He is a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and is an accredited Senior Litigator with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). His accreditations means that we are one of the few specialists able to undertake legal aid work for those who qualify and wish to choose this funding option.

James deals with all types of clinical negligence, but specialises in acting for patients with life changing catastrophic injuries including Erb’s & Cerebral Palsy. He also supervises the senior lawyers in the team, manages the department and is a member of the firm’s Senior Management Team.

James gets job satisfaction from helping people. He always wanted to be a lawyer and was interested in medicine from a young age. He likes solving complex problems. Being a clinical negligence lawyer was the perfect fit for him as it allows him to use his eye for detail, analytical skills, ability to communicate complex issues clearly, effectively and construct persuasive arguments so as to  help others in their time of need. He fights hard and smart for his clients and delivers a high standard of care.

It is really difficult for James to pick a case which means the most to him as he has been fortunate to have successfully represented so many lovely clients and their families over the years. However, since he became a father he has to confess that he finds working for children and their parents close to his heart. He understands the need to know what happened and why, to have lessons be learnt and avoid it happening to others. He does not underestimate the importance for a parent to know that their child will be safe and secure if anything happens to them in the future. He is also keen to ensure that as part of understanding what happened and why, parents learn to accept that it was not their fault and they must leave any guilt they carry.

James and his team are the only Erb’s Palsy Group (EPG) recommended solicitors in the North of England, http://www.erbspalsygroup.co.uk  He is also a Director/Trustee for the charity Little Hiccups. Little Hiccups is a Leeds based support group for families with children with special needs: http://www.littlehiccups.co.uk

Outside of work, James and his wife are kept busy with their two young children and two German Wire Haired Pointers.

Latest News from James

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Clinical Negligence

Surgical Mistakes – What Should You Do Next?

Friday 7th January 2022
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Clinical Negligence

Delayed Cancer Diagnosis – The Facts [Infographic]

Friday 29th October 2021
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Clinical Negligence

Call For Urgent Investment As Cancer Targets Continue To Be Missed

Wednesday 27th October 2021
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Clinical Negligence

Understanding a Brachial Plexus Injury

Friday 22nd October 2021
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Clinical Negligence, Erb's Palsy

Erb’s Palsy Case Study: Mr A – v – Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wednesday 20th October 2021
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Ison Harrison & The Erb’s Palsy Group Campaign: Help Us Find #ErbsPalsyHeroes

Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Clinical Negligence

Local Leeds Man Recovers Damages Of £50,000 Due To Negligent Shoulder Surgery By Michael Walsh At Spire Hospital

Monday 15th March 2021
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Clinical Negligence

Supporting Each Other: Ison Harrison & The Erb’s Palsy Group

Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Clinical Negligence

What Is Erb’s Palsy? Infographic

Monday 5th October 2020
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Clinical Negligence

Q&A with Kim Hawksby for Erb’s Palsy Awareness Week 2019

Thursday 24th October 2019
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We’re Proud To Support Erb’s Palsy Awareness Week 2019

Monday 21st October 2019
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Clinical Negligence

Spire Leeds CQC Report Indicates Improvement In Care Needed

Thursday 11th July 2019

Latest Case Studies from James

Substandard care led to pressure ulcers: Case Report

Clinical Negligence

Substandard care led to pressure ulcers: Case Report

Cauda Equina Syndrome Case Report: £250,000 Settlement

Clinical Negligence

Cauda Equina Syndrome Case Report: £250,000 Settlement

Delayed diagnosis of lung Cancer – Case Report

Clinical Negligence

Delayed diagnosis of lung Cancer – Case Report

ERB’s Palsy Case Report: £340,000 settlement

Clinical Negligence

ERB’s Palsy Case Report: £340,000 settlement

Cerebal Palsy Case Report: £6.7m Settlement

Clinical Negligence

Cerebal Palsy Case Report: £6.7m Settlement

Birth/Neonatal Injury Case Report: £2.7m Settlement

Clinical Negligence

Birth/Neonatal Injury Case Report: £2.7m Settlement

Latest Videos from James

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Erbs Palsy Facts

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Clinical Negligence Funding Options

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