Lyndsey Skibinski

Senior associate

Lyndsey Skibinski

Senior associate

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Lyndsey is a senior associate in the medical negligence team based in London, dedicated to securing the best possible outcome for injured claimants. She has developed a particular expertise in cases involving adult-acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.

She is also experienced in managing claims on behalf of female clients who have suffered gynaecological injuries arising from pelvic mesh complications. With extensive experience of handling a wide range of claims against NHS trusts, GPs and private healthcare providers, Lyndsey provides compassionate yet strategic support to her clients. She has also represented families at inquests and offered expert guidance on pursuing civil claims arising from these proceedings.

I am committed to providing compassionate, yet clear and strategic guidance, helping my clients navigate the significant life changes they face as they come to terms with their injuries. Known for my thorough approach and ability to tackle complex issues, I strive to achieve the best result possible for every client I represent.

Lyndsey Skibinski, Senior associate

As a core member of the firm’s Police Federation team, Lyndsey frequently advises police officers on injury claims stemming from negligent medical treatment. Recognised for her skill and expertise in medical negligence, Lyndsey is accredited as a specialist by the Law Society and is listed as a recommended lawyer in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories.

Recent work highlights

Hypoxic brain injury

Advising the family of a tetraplegic adolescent who suffered a further hypoxic brain injury when her ventilator became disconnected whilst in transit to school with a carer.

Bilateral pulmonary emboli

Acting on behalf of the family and estate of a 44-year-old female who suffered a catastrophic brain injury following a failure to administer anti-coagulant medication for extensive bilateral pulmonary emboli.

Parenchymal insult at birth

Representing a young adult who suffered a parenchymal insult as a result of a period of partial chronic hypoxic ischemia at birth, resulting in epilepsy and mild cognitive deficits.

Serious neurological injuries

Acting on behalf of a claimant who suffered neurological injuries as a result of a failure to diagnose an extensive epidural abscess.

Complications after TVTO surgery

Acting on behalf of a claimant who suffered permanent neurological damage to her bladder from an over-distention injury as a result of a failure to catheterise after TVTO surgery.

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What people are saying

Lyndsey always goes above and beyond to ensure my concerns are dealt with and is always on hand to offer support and advice.

Chambers UK

She is very professional. She made talking about a difficult time in my life a little easier to talk about, never judged and always helped as much as she could.

Chambers UK

She is on top of the detail, and is exceptionally clever and very insightful.

Chambers UK

Case studies

Seven-figure settlement secured for failure to diagnose and treat post-partum haemorrhage

A young woman has been awarded substantial damages following failings in her maternity care during and after labour at Royal Preston Hospital (part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust).
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Successful settlement against NHS trust following delayed diagnosis of epidural abscess

Our clinical negligence team has achieved a substantial six-figure settlement following a failure to diagnose and treat an extensive epidural abscess.
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Settlement secured for bereaved family after mother suffered fatal stroke

A bereaved family has been awarded damages following admissions of liability from two NHS trusts after they failed to monitor and maintain appropriate anti-coagulation levels in a warfarin-dependent patient.
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Six-figure settlement agreed for claimant following unnecessary knee surgery

Our clinical negligence team has secured a six-figure settlement for a client following unnecessary orthopaedic surgery to remove an asymptomatic tibial screw.
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Estate of deceased 43 year old awarded six figure settlement for failure to administer thrombolysis for pulmonary emboli

A woman suffered a catastrophic brain injury after an NHS trust failed to administer life-saving treatment while she was under its care. She was left severely disabled and later died.
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