Biography
I'm a Partner in the London Medical Negligence team.
I mostly act for adults and children that has sustained a serious neurological injury as a result of medical negligence. My main areas of practice are:
- Birth injuries (to mother and child)
- Adult and child brain injuries
- Adult and child spinal injuries
- Neurosurgical injuries.
I've worked at Irwin Mitchell since 2010 and became a Partner in 2019.
I'm an APIL-accredited senior litigator and I’m on the clinical negligence Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) panel.
What Is The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?
My main focus for each and every claim is to help my clients secure the funding that they need to pay for ongoing treatment and support. I find this extremely rewarding as it really does make a difference to every client's life.
What Do You Like About Working At Irwin Mitchell?
When clients approach us, it is often at a time of crisis. This can be an extremely difficult period for the client and their family, but at Irwin Mitchell we understand this and from the very outset, our focus in on providing help, support and treatment whilst the case is ongoing, which can really make a difference to our clients' recovery.
I enjoy working at Irwin Mitchell as the focus is on rehabilitation. In our department, we also have the benefit of being supported by our colleagues in Court of Protection, public law and employment, which are often key issues that are intertwined with a personal injury claim.
Client Testimonials
"Lauren was fantastic since the day she came to visit me at home after the accident. She gave me realistic advice from the start and made me feel valued and heard. She understood my constraints when replying to her and really specialised in my brain injury, she helped me even understand it myself, I just didn't know it at the time.
"Everything with Lauren was very smooth and I always felt that she was on my side. Lauren sheltered me from a lot of stress that she would have been under and I really would encourage anyone to work Lauren, especially those with a brain injury. Thank you Lauren!" - Katie Mcbride, client, 5* Trustpilot review
"Irwin Mitchell helped me and my family with a clinical negligence claim. The claim was handled professionally and we were informed every step of the way. Lauren who dealt with my claim was amazing, I would gladly recommend them." -Client
"The whole team are fantastic but the person that stands out is Lauren Hurney, my daughters solicitor, who was always professional, approachable. She listened to us and our concerns, we were always kept informed at every stage of the case, and helped to achieve an outcome that my daughter deserved. My daughter and us as a family have been through so much but with the help of Lauren and the team at Irwin Mitchell we can now help my daughter have a positive future. We highly recommend Lauren Hurney." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Lauren Hurney was my lawyer. I would tell her what I didn't understand and also my worries. She was very helpful and understanding. Today I'm sitting and typing with all kind of emotions especially the happy ones.., we have won our medical negligence case. I would give Lauren Hurney and Richard Partridge infinite stars if I could....thank you from the bottom of my heart." - 5* Trustpilot review
"I have been left with life changing injuries following gynaecology surgery in 2015. Which left me with no choice other than to pursue a medical negligence claim. I have no hesitation in recommending Irwin Mitchell. Lauren Hurney and her team, supported, informed and negotiated a fair settlement for me. Very professional, reliable and most important of all kind and understanding." - 5* Trustpilot review
