Nicola Urquhart

Solicitor

Injury | Brain Injury | Inquests and Fatal Claims | Maternal injury | Medical negligence | Mental Capacity and Court of Protection

T: 01865264030 (DDI)
M: 07443 279182
nicola.urquhart@rwkgoodman.com
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About Nicola:

Nicola is a Solicitor in our Personal Injury team, based in our Oxford office.

Learn more about Nicola's areas of expertise:

Injury

We understand how traumatic and life changing an injury can be, so place a team around every client to ensure you get the care, recovery, and compensation you deserve.
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Brain injury claims

The emotional turmoil and distress following a brain injury to a loved one is felt by not only the injured person but also wider family and friends. So if you’re considering a brain injury compensation claim, you’ll want to make sure you have all the necessary support and advice from an expert team of solicitors who understand what you might be going through.
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Capacity, Care & Court of Protection

When it comes to looking out for your and your loved ones future, we can help you take steps now so your affairs will be managed should the need arise.

Cerebral palsy claims

Our specialist cerebral palsy solicitors are here to help you get the compensation you deserve when your child has cerebral palsy as a result of a birth injury.

Maternal injury claims

If you have been injured during childbirth you may still be in some pain and are likely to be confused about what happened and why. Our specialist solicitors are here to help you seek answers as to what happened as well as compensation.

Inquest or fatal claim

If you are concerned that a loved one’s death may have been caused by an accident or substandard care, a distressing time can be made even worse. Here we explain whether you may wish to bring a claim for damages, whether an inquest may be appropriate, or both. We will guide you through the process from start to finish.

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An ectopic pregnancy is a serious medical emergency that needs prompt diagnosis and treatment. If the symptoms are not recognised in time, it can cause severe injury or even be life-threatening. This guide covers the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ectopic pregnancy, and also explains when a delayed diagnosis might be considered medical negligence.
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Ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosis compensation: £24,000 settlement following delayed diagnosis
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Personal injury and medical negligence claim time limits: The limitation period explained
Rosie Hodgetts explains the time limits that apply to personal injury and medical negligence claims, and why the three-year rule is not always as straightforward as it sounds.
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£525,000 settlement for mother after forceps delivery, severe perineal tear and bowel incontinence
Hannah Blackwell and Sophie Angwin-Thornes from our specialist maternal injury team acted for a mother who received £525,000 after a forceps delivery left her with a complex 3B perineal tear, anal sphincter injury, bowel incontinence and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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£120,000 compensation after negligent caesarean section caused cardiac arrest and necessitated a hysterectomy
Sophie Angwin-Thornes in our specialist maternal injury claims team describes how an NHS Trust admitted serious failings in her client’s care, which had life-changing consequences.
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From £25,000 to £443,000: Why specialist representation matters in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) claims
Head of Personal Injury Louise Hart explains how specialist CRPS expertise helped transform a £25,000 offer into a £443,817 settlement, alongside £24,000 of specialist rehabilitation.

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