About us
As a trusted legal partner of the Birth Trauma Association, Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors provides dedicated expertise to those affected by medical negligence, particularly in birth injury cases. We understand the life-changing impact of medical errors, whether they stem from misdiagnosis, procedural mistakes, or inadequate treatment.
Our team of specialist solicitors includes professionals with extensive healthcare backgrounds, bringing deep medical knowledge to every case we handle. This expertise allows us to give clients clear, practical legal guidance and work effectively against private healthcare providers and the NHS in complex cases.
Since 1977, we have been fighting for your rights, building a legacy of client-centred service prioritising successful outcomes and compassionate support. Medical negligence cases, especially those involving children, require an approach that adapts to the evolving needs of the affected family. Our team works with unwavering dedication to ensure families get the answers and financial compensation they deserve, guiding them through every step with transparent, realistic advice and ongoing emotional support.
Our commitment to accessible legal support means we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless we secure a successful outcome. Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors is here to offer guidance and advocacy, ensuring you’re supported at every stage of your case. If you’re seeking answers after a medical error, our team will help you reclaim confidence in your future.
Agata Usewicz. Agata is the Head of the Medical Negligence team at Hodge Jones & Allen. She has extensive experience of supporting clients who have experienced traumatic births. She is committed to providing access to justice and is equally dedicated to her clients who have more modest claims as well as those with catastrophic injuries.
Dawn Treloar. Dawn is a highly experienced and compassionate specialist lawyer, with much experience in bringing claims for women and children injured as a result of birth trauma. She is committed to achieving meaningful redress and the best possible outcome for her clients, expertly guiding and supporting them through the claims process. She has specialist accreditation from the Law Society and AVMA, and her previous career as a nurse lends valuable insight during the investigatory process of a claim.
Nadine Refaat. Nadine is an Associate in the Medical Negligence team, specialising in birth injury claims, including obstetrics, gynaecology,
and delays in diagnosis. She also assists Partners with complex litigated cases.
Natalie Wellock. Natalie is an Associate in the Medical Negligence team at Hodge Jones & Allen. She is committed to delivering a high quality service to all of her clients and understands the complexities and sensitivities of difficult legal situations.
Email address and contact number
Email: neclinneg@hja.net
Phone: 0808 304 6650
Geographical location(s)
Nationwide.
Areas of legal support
The Most Common Birth Injuries Are:
InstrumentalDeliveryInjury
Caesarean section Injuries
Post-partum infections
BrachialPlexus
CerebralPalsy
Erb’s Palsy
Group B Strep Infection
Infant Shoulder Dystocia
Kernicterus
Wrongful Birth
how we can help
Expertise in Birth Injury Claims: Our team specialises in complex, high-stakes birth injury cases. Supportive Approach: We provide empathetic guidance, offering clear and transparent advice every step of the way.
Results-Driven Advocacy: We have a deep understanding of medical negligence law and fight for the best possible outcomes for you and your family.
If your family has been affected by birth-related trauma, let us guide you through this challenging time. Reach out today to learn more about how Hodge Jones & Allen can support you on the path to justice and recovery.
client stories
We represented a young boy who suffered from cerebral palsy. The Defendant, an NHS Trust, admitted liability and the claim settled pre-trial with a lump sum of £5.95million and periodical payments of over £100,000 per year for the rest of the Claimant’s life.
Nature of injury: Cerebral Palsy
Damages awarded: £12 million +