Lisa Swales, Director & Solicitor
Lisa is a director and a solicitor in the Medical Negligence department based at our York office
Tel: 01904 606250
Department:
Medical Negligence
Address:
18 Back Swinegate, York YO1 8AD
Email Address:
lisa.swales@switalskis.com
Lisa has experience working on wide variety of medical negligence claims and has significant experience handling birth injury claims. She recently settled a claim for a child who suffers from cerebral palsy for in excess of £15 million. She also has a particular interest in cases involving shoulder dystocia which lead to a diagnosis of Erbs Palsy and tries to support those affected by Erbs Palsy by raising money for charity. She is a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme of specialist clinical negligence solicitors.
Lisa has experience working on wide variety of medical negligence claims and has significant experience handling birth injury claims. She recently settled a claim for a child who suffers from cerebral palsy for in excess of £15 million. She also has a particular interest in cases involving shoulder dystocia which lead to a diagnosis of Erbs Palsy and tries to support those affected by Erbs Palsy by raising money for charity. She is a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme of specialist clinical negligence solicitors.
Lisa joined Pryers as a partner, in October 2019. She brought with her many years’ experience as a clinical negligence lawyer, having initially trained at Ison Harrison Solicitors. After this, she joined Simpson Millar LLP as a newly qualified solicitor. In 2012 she was promoted to associate and in 2015 she was made a partner.
More about Lisa
Charity Work Lisa has been involved in arranging a number of educational events aimed at providing parents of those affected by disability with access to a range of professionals, including educational specialists, occupational therapists and welfare benefits advice. Lisa also has strong links the charity SCOPE, who support people affected by all types of disability. In her spare time she enjoys taking part in running events to raise money for the charity. Recent Settlements CF v Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust Lisa represented a child who suffered a severe brain injury, resulting in quadriplegic cerebral palsy, caused by the substandard management of his mother’s labour. She secured a settlement in excess of 15 million pounds, made up of a lump sum and an annual payment. JB v Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Lisa acted for a child who suffered a severe brain injury, as a result of a late diagnosis of sepsis. She secured a multi-million pound settlement after the Trust admitted a 24 hour delay in diagnosis. TESTIMONIALS “Very good at analysing complicated claims, personable, easy to work with and good with clients” “Lisa is a very capable and experienced lawyer, with a great track record of good outcomes for clients”