Wallis Crockford
Senior associate solicitor
Wallis is a senior associate solicitor in the medical negligence department.
Wallis has been a specialist medical negligence solicitor for over 10 years, with a particular interest in maternal health, including obstetric tears and birth injuries, cancer and orthopaedics. She trained and worked at Moore Barlow in London, and then as a Senior Associate and Team Leader at Slater and Gordon in Cardiff.
Her expertise covers a wide range of complex medical negligence claims, including brain injury, cancer, vascular, orthopaedic, cauda equina syndrome, colorectal, cardiology, gynaecology, ophthalmology, amputation, birth injury, and OASI/obstetric tear injuries.
Wallis has significant experience in representing families of those whose loved ones have tragically died as a result of medical negligence. She also advocates for patient safety and supports clients in obtaining compensation to help to achieve a better quality of life following serious injury.
Recent cases at Leigh Day
- Acting for a woman who sustained a fourth-degree obstetric tear due to mismanagement of her labour.
- Representing a client who required a permanent stoma as a result of mismanagement of their condition.
- Acting for a client regarding a delay in diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Cases prior to joining Leigh Day
- Securing compensation for a family following the tragic death of a mother during labour and her newborn child.
- Obtaining damages for a client who lost total sight in both eyes as a result of a negligent delay in diagnosis and treatment.
- Securing compensation for a client who had suffered long-term injuries and a significant reduction in their life expectancy due to a delay in diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
- Obtaining compensation for a client who had suffered permanent infertility as a result of a negligent surgical error.
- Acting for a client who had suffered an avoidable limb amputation caused by negligence.
What people say
From the very conversation around 9 months ago, the team were professional, compassionate, and incredibly supportive throughout what has been a long and emotionally difficult process. Wallis and Amelia treated both me and our Emily with genuine care, empathy, and respect, which made a huge difference during such a challenging time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking compassionate and highly professional legal representation, they have helped us find closure with guidance and support. Many thanks to the team at Leigh Day x
Trustpilot reviews
''During a stressful time reliving and unpicking the events of my medical negligence case, Wallis was an unfaltering point of contact. She kept me informed every step of the way, managed by expectations, patiently explained things, and made me feel that there was no question ‘too silly’ for me to ask. She has been sensitive, reassuring, and professional, from start to finish. I would 100% recommend.''
Former client on TrustPilot
Further experience
Wallis volunteered for Headway South West London for several years. In addition, she has attended the “Women in Leadership in Law” round table meetings to drive positive change. Wallis worked on cases in Aspire Law, the first Alternative Business Structure between a charity, Aspire, a national spinal injury charity, and a law firm.
Education
University of East Anglia – Law with American Law; Bachelor of Law Degree
Cumberland School of Law in Alabama, USA – Law
University of Law in London – Legal Practice Course
Accreditations
Wallis is an accredited APIL Senior Litigator.
She is recognised in the Legal 500 as a Key Lawyer, and the edition states, “The outstanding Wallis Crockford handles the most complex cases with supreme skill and ability.”
Wallis was a finalist for the Partners in Costs Magazine Clinical Negligence Rising Star Award at the 2019 Action Against Medical Accidents annual conference.
Leigh Day strengthens Cardiff office with two new clinical negligence lawyers
Leigh Day has expanded its Cardiff office with the appointment of two clinical negligence lawyers, Wallis Crockford and Amy Downey, who bring significant experience to the firm as it continues to grow its presence in Wales.
Medical negligence
If you or a loved one have suffered medical negligence our lawyers are here to offer you sensitive support and expert experience gained after representing claimants in this area for more than 35 years.