James Cahan

Associate

Specialisms and expertise

James joined Thomson Snell & Passmore in 2006 and now has a broad caseload within the fields of clinical negligence and personal injury. James is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and volunteers as a legal advisor for both a local Citizen's Advice Bureau and Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA).

In addition to his own casework James assists senior lawyers on a number of high value clinical negligence, personal injury and industrial claims including brain/spinal injury cases, cerebral palsy cases and multi-party actions.

Notable cases

James' clinical negligence cases have involved a wide variety of issues, some examples include:

  • Negligent surgical treatment, including cholecystectomy, nephrectomy, colectomy, arthroplasty and laparoscopic surgery
  • Substandard ophthalmic treatment, including misdiagnosis of retinal detachment and failed laser surgery
  • Hospital acquired infections
  • Toxicology and pathology
  • Misdiagnosis of a range of conditions leading to adverse effects on future health
  • Mis-prescription of drugs (leading to significant adverse side effects)
  • Other cases involving substandard management of patient's care by General Practitioners and other health professionals. 

James' personal injury cases span all aspects of employer's liability, product liability and occupier's liability, including cases involving:

  • Head injuries
  • Multiple orthopaedic injuries
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other psychological disorders
  • Mesothelioma and lung cancer
  • Chemical poisoning and severe allergic reactions.

Achievements and other appointments

James is described in leading independent guide to UK law firms, Chambers UK 2011 as “an extremely thorough practitioner”.

Profile

James read Law at The University of Wales Aberystwyth where he obtained an honours degree and went on to complete his Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Chester.

James then completed his two year training contract at Thomson Snell & Passmore during which he built up comprehensive case experience with both the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury teams.

James enjoys travelling, mountaineering and squash.