Summerfield Browne Solicitors are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA number 598802.
Our specialist veterinary negligence lawyers can advise on all veterinary related issues.
If your pet tragically passed away following surgery, we understand how devastating it is to lose a beloved companion, especially after placing your trust in a specialist institution.
It’s very reassuring as an owner of an SME to know that you are getting excellent legal advice at a reasonable cost.
If your dog tragically passed away following heart surgery at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Summerfield Browne Solicitors want to hear from you. Our firm is currently investigating cases involving canine fatalities linked to surgical heart procedures performed at the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.
While the RVC is internationally recognised for pioneering veterinary treatments such as mitral valve repair and congenital defect correction, these surgeries are complex, carry significant risks and present some legal issues.
If your dog passed away following surgery in the last six years and you have questions, please get in touch with us, in confidence, and our team will listen to your story and discuss your matter with you.
Have you experienced negligent treatment, surgical mistakes or misdiagnosis? Our veterinary negligence solicitors can advise you on whether you have a claim. We can assist in recovering the cost of treatment, the value of your animal, and any related financial loss.
We act for horse owners, riders and trainers in claims arising from negligent veterinary treatment, pre-purchase examinations and professional errors.
Not every mistake amounts to negligence. To succeed, it must be shown that the vet acted below the standard expected of a reasonably competent professional, and that this caused a financial loss. We can review your case, obtain expert opinion evidence, and advise on the strength of your claim.
When assessing whether there has been a breach of duty, the court will consider what a competent vet would have done in similar circumstances, the accepted practices within the profession, and the vet's experience and expertise. The test is one of reasonableness, not perfection.
Financial compensation is limited to measurable loss, such as treatment costs or the animal's value. UK law does not allow claims for the emotional distress of losing or harming a pet. Smaller claims, usually under £10,000, are normally handled through the Small Claims Court
Have you suffered financial loss due to a broken agreement with a vet or animal care provider? We can advise on breach of contract and misrepresentation claims.
