Kerry Smales

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Kerry commenced her legal career in 2012 after completing her law degree, masters in law and post-graduate diploma in legal practice. She qualified as a solicitor in 2015. Based at the Hull office and part of Bridge McFarland’s Clinical Negligence team since 2019, Kerry specialises in clinical negligence work and has extensive experience of dealing with a broad spectrum of claims; particularly those concerning birth injuries, catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries, diabetic amputation and delays in diagnosis of cancer. Having previously worked for a leading NHS Resolution panel firm in Leeds, Kerry has invaluable experience representing claimants and defendants in clinical negligence claims. Her experience in handling claims on both sides enables her to work tactically and efficiently; with the aim of obtaining the maximum compensation for her clients. Kerry is passionate about helping people who have suffered injury through clinical negligence. She has established links with a neurophysiotherapy company and attends the monthly meetings of a spinal cord injury charity.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 540502

  • Based in Hull, North Humberside
  • Licensed for 11 years

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Kerry commenced her legal career in 2012 after completing her law degree, masters in law and post-graduate diploma in legal practice. She qualified as a solicitor in 2015. Based at the Hull office and part of Bridge McFarland’s Clinical Negligence team since 2019, Kerry specialises in clinical negligence work and has extensive experience of dealing with a broad spectrum of claims; particularly those concerning birth injuries, catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries, diabetic amputation and delays in diagnosis of cancer. Having previously worked for a leading NHS Resolution panel firm in Leeds, Kerry has invaluable experience representing claimants and defendants in clinical negligence claims. Her experience in handling claims on both sides enables her to work tactically and efficiently; with the aim of obtaining the maximum compensation for her clients. Kerry is passionate about helping people who have suffered injury through clinical negligence. She has established links with a neurophysiotherapy company and attends the monthly meetings of a spinal cord injury charity.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 540502

  • Based in Hull, North Humberside
  • Licensed for 11 years

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  • Capsticks Solicitors LLP

    Associate

    Until October 2019

  • Bridge McFarland LLP

    Partner

    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Marina Court, Castle Street, HU1 1TJ

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All staff were brilliant and very helpful

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Ian

Clinical negligence

Excellent, and first class service was provided by Kerry. Kerry kept me up to date with any changes or developments during the claim, and was happy to answer any questions. Kerry is very professional and has a pleasant attitude and nature. This built, and helped in very good communication between the client and solicitor.

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Jennifer

Clinical Negligence

Helpful and experienced solicitors

Extremely helpful and professional and always kept me fully informed of all the information I required and requested. Explained everything in a language I could understand. Very pleasant on the phone and in their emails.

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Bernard

Clinical Negligence

A Dependable and Competent Professional

The perfect background and experience to handle Clinical Negligence Claims.

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After been really disapointed by another solicitor's business, Kerri was really efficient in completing the purchase of my new house within the really tight timeline. I highly recommend!

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