Judith Thomas-Whittingham

Head of Clinical Negligence

Judith completed her Law Degree at Liverpool University in 1998 and thereafter completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Chester in 1999.

Following completion of the Legal Practice Course, Judith joined Stephensons as a clerk in May 1999 and was appointed as a trainee solicitor in September 2000. Judith qualified as a solicitor in September 2001 and was made an Associate in November 2003.

Judith became a Partner at Stephensons in 2009. 

Judith was appointed head of clinical negligence in 2012 and is recognised by the Law Society's Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme.

Areas of specialism

  • Birth injury claims
  • Brain injury claims

Cases of note

Judith concluded the settlement of a case in the sum of £3.75 million relating to a wrongful birth claim.

Judith assisted in a claim relating to a birth injury where the claimant received a lump sum award of £1 million and periodical payments of £90,000 per year for life.

Judith achieved settlement in the sum of £225,000 relating to a claim under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934. 

What our clients think

"I have been treated with the utmost efficiency, courtesy and kindness from start to finish of my case."

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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Department:
Clinical negligence

Office address:
Waterside Drive
Wigan
Greater Manchester
WN3 5BA

T: 01942 777777
F: 01942 774178