Worthingtons Solicitors

Claire McDaid

Litigation & Medical Negligence

Chambers 2019

Claire joined Worthingtons in September 2007 as an apprentice, qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and was appointed Partner in July 2018.   She specialises in clinical negligence and personal injury litigation, acting for Plaintiffs/claimants in a wide range of cases in both the High Court and County Court.  Claire has a particular interest in birth injury cases and injuries caused to mother during childbirth as well as cases of surgical error.  She is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and the Law Society Clinical Negligence Practitioners’ Group.

Claire also acts in Commercial and Chancery actions, and in the past has acted for clients against architects, surveyors and building contractors as well as in boundary and land disputes.

Claire has been ranked as Up and Coming for Clinical Negligence by Chambers Guide 2020 and has been recognised as a Recommended Lawyer by Legal 500 and Next Generation Partners by Legal 500 for her expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence.

Claire McDaid has been dealing with my case which has not been an easy one. She is very thorough. Easy to talk to. Good personality. She makes time to listen to my point of view and worries. Always keeps me up to date with what is happening which is very important.

Career Highlights

  • Successfully resolved a £3.7m cerebral palsy case in late 2016 which had been abandoned by two other firms. Actively involved with the family and Office of Care and Protection as they continue to implement bespoke care package on behalf of the Plaintiff.
  • Acted against a leading laser eye clinic claiming damages for injury sustained to a client following insertion of intra-ocular lenses.
  • Involved in a number of ongoing cases concerning delay in diagnosis of cancer involving both local hospitals and GPs.

Areas of Expertise

Dental Negligence Medical Negligence Land & Boundary Disputes

Claire McDaid's latest article

PIP breast implant scandal ruling in French court

In May this year, the Court of Appeal in Paris ruled that TUV Rheinland negligently awarded safety certificates for PIP (Poly Implant Prothése) implants and is therefore liable to pay compensation...

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