Solicitor at Girlings Personal Injury Claims Ltd
Michelle Meakin
Solicitor - Partner
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Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2009 after completing her training at a well known Defendant medical negligence firm. Here she worked primarily on behalf of one of the UK’s leading medical defence organisations, defending medical negligence claims on behalf of GPs and private doctors. She also regularly attended Inquests on behalf of local NHS Trusts. She can therefore offer a valuable insight into how ‘the other side’ operates. Michelle regularly offered training seminars to doctors about medical negligence issues. 18 months after qualifying, Michelle decided to “switch sides” and she secured a job at an international Claimant firm based in London. During this time, Michelle dealt with both low and high value medical negligence claims, including claims involving the delayed diagnosis of cancer, accessory nerve damage, orthopaedic injuries and surgical errors. Michelle joined Girlings Personal Injury Claims in April 2013, was promoted to Senior Associate in 2015, and to Partner in 2019. During this time, Michelle has gained a wealth of experience in complex medical negligence claims. She has secured several six figure settlements for her clients in claims involving negligent surgery, delayed diagnosis and death caused by medical negligence. She has a particular interest in claims involving birth injuries, abdominal surgery, ruptured bowels and vascular medicine (aneurysms and strokes). She has also assisted the head of the department with a multi million pound brain injury claim. She has a reputation for building supportive relationships with her clients and is regarded as caring, approachable and highly efficient. Michelle is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and is accredited by the Foundation for Infant Loss.
16 Rose Lane, CT1 2UR
Licensed for 2 years
Practice Areas
Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury
4 Client Reviews
Overall experience
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About Michelle Meakin
Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2009 after completing her training at a well known Defendant medical negligence firm. Here she worked primarily on behalf of one of the UK’s leading medical defence organisations, defending medical negligence claims on behalf of GPs and private doctors. She also regularly attended Inquests on behalf of local NHS Trusts. She can therefore offer a valuable insight into how ‘the other side’ operates. Michelle regularly offered training seminars to doctors about medical negligence issues. 18 months after qualifying, Michelle decided to “switch sides” and she secured a job at an international Claimant firm based in London. During this time, Michelle dealt with both low and high value medical negligence claims, including claims involving the delayed diagnosis of cancer, accessory nerve damage, orthopaedic injuries and surgical errors. Michelle joined Girlings Personal Injury Claims in April 2013, was promoted to Senior Associate in 2015, and to Partner in 2019. During this time, Michelle has gained a wealth of experience in complex medical negligence claims. She has secured several six figure settlements for her clients in claims involving negligent surgery, delayed diagnosis and death caused by medical negligence. She has a particular interest in claims involving birth injuries, abdominal surgery, ruptured bowels and vascular medicine (aneurysms and strokes). She has also assisted the head of the department with a multi million pound brain injury claim. She has a reputation for building supportive relationships with her clients and is regarded as caring, approachable and highly efficient. Michelle is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and is accredited by the Foundation for Infant Loss.
Languages Spoken: English
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Outstanding, compassionate service
I approached Girlings Solicitors to take on the the medical negligence case of my late brother. They worked on a no win, no fee basis and managed to successfully gain an apology from the medical institution which refused to do so beforehand. The Girlings solicitor who acted on my behalf, Michelle, provided a first class and highly professional service, and kept me well informed of the progress of the case from the start through to completion. I would highly recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Michelle Meakin
A representative from Girlings Personal Injury Claims Ltd responded to this review on 17 July, 2023
Hi Daniel, thank you for choosing Girlings Solicitors for your medical negligence case. We are glad that Michelle provided you with a first-class and highly professional service, resulting in a successful outcome and an apology from the medical institution. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your brother.
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Clinical Negligence
I contacted Girlings for advice following clinical negligence by my hospital causing me stress pain and worry .I was contacted without delay by Michelle Meakin who immediately empathised with my situation.She was knowledgable and supportive and extremely experienced in clinical negligence cases .I was always kept up to date and my questions were answered promptly.I have no hesitation in recommending Girlings and Michelle Meakin as her support was invaluable during a very difficult time
Lawyer named in this review: Michelle Meakin
A representative from Girlings Personal Injury Claims Ltd responded to this review on 08 November, 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review, Gillian. We are pleased that you were happy with the service Michelle provided to you during such difficult circumstances. Your feedback & recommendation are most appreciated.
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My left foot
Excellent service and advice was given to understand things and what would happen.
Lawyer named in this review: Michelle Meakin
A representative from Girlings Personal Injury Claims Ltd responded to this review on 15 August, 2022
Dear Jill, thank you so much for your positive review. We are delighted that you were happy with the service, and I shall pass on your praise to Michelle. We would be glad to act on your behalf in the future.
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Clinical Negligence
Michelle Meakin was so very supportive right from the start and it was clear that she was very experienced in clinical negligence cases. She had a very professional attitude, but displayed a genuine empathy towards our case, this made us feel extremely comfortable.
Michelle communicated extremely well and was always keeping us up to date either by email and telephone and she was always available. A highly rated Barrister was also appointed by Michelle, and this resulted in a very successful outcome.
As a family, we will be forever grateful what for what you achieved for our daughter Michelle, we can’t recommend you enough. Thank you to you and your team, you were amazing.
Lawyer named in this review: Michelle Meakin
A representative from Girlings Personal Injury Claims Ltd responded to this review on 27 April, 2022
Dear Ms McKenna, thank you so much for your positive review - we are delighted that you were happy with the service and look forward to working with you.
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