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Fiona Huddleston

Associate solicitor

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“Thank you to Fiona Huddleston for her professionalism during my case. Fiona was always sensitive and understanding and I am very grateful for all her efforts.” – Client of Fiona Huddleston

Fiona is an associate solicitor in the clinical negligence department.

Fiona qualified in September 2012. She moved to Leigh Day in September 2013.

She has a particular interest in inquests and regularly represents families who have lost loved ones at inquests when there are concerns in relation to the care provided by health professionals, often with a human rights overlap.

Fiona also has an interest in brain injury cases (particularly when there is a neurosurgical element) and has worked with Henry Dyson on complicated and high value brain injury claims.

Key cases

Representing the family of Joyce Patterson at the inquest into her death. Mrs Patterson died after absconding from St Helier Hospital.
Obtaining a six-figure sum of compensation for a woman following negligent foot surgery
Securing £22,500 for a man following a delayed diagnosis of a glomus vagale tumour in his neck
Settling a claim for £45,000 for a woman whose daughter was stillborn
Acting for the parents of two year old Keira Lee who died following failures in her care.

Fiona’s other recent settlements include:

£250,000 for an man in his 70s who suffered from gentamicin toxicity
£85,000 for a woman who underwent a hysterectomy (due to delays in delivery)
£90,000 for a woman who suffered psychiatric injuries as a result of a traumatic labour

Fiona is currently on maternity leave.

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