I am fortunate to work in a job I love, providing high quality legal advice to my medical negligence clients. I am very client focussed and work hard to achieve excellent results for those whom I represent.
Get to know Lara
I am a Senior Associate and qualified Chartered Legal Executive Litigator at Slater and Gordon, specialising in complex medical negligence claims. I am also an APIL Senior Litigator and hold Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation, reflecting my experience and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for my clients and their families.
My work is predominantly focused on birth injury claims involving children with cerebral palsy, where I support families through what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives. I understand that these cases are about much more than compensation alone. They are about securing access to lifelong care, therapies, specialist equipment, suitable accommodation and educational support, ensuring that a child can achieve their fullest potential.
I also represent clients in amputation, stroke and spinal cord injury claims, helping them obtain the resources and rehabilitation they need to rebuild their lives and plan confidently for the future.
Thank you so very much for all your help and guidance over the last year. You were patient, helpful and understanding throughout the whole process.
Client testimonial (for Lara Bennett)
I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to you and your team for all the work that you’ve put into the case, me and the boys are really grateful.
Client testimonial (for Lara Bennett)
I want to extend my absolute gratitude to you and your approach to us a family. What has been a difficult and emotional journey was made easier by you and your expertise and kindness towards us. I never once felt like I couldn’t ask you anything or query something I didn’t understand, we always felt heard, you always showed the utmost kindness, empathy and understanding of our family and the challenges we faced. And above all became a friendly and supportive voice on the end of the phone.
I wanted to let you know that I will always be grateful for your input into our case, always think highly of your support and that going forward, we will keep you in our thoughts as without your absolute amazing contribution we wouldn’t be where we are today
Client testimonial (for Lara Bennett)
Career highlights
One of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been securing compensation for a young boy with cerebral palsy whose injuries were caused by avoidable failings in his care at birth. Following a detailed investigation and challenging litigation which was hard fought by the Defendant, my team and I were able to secure a settlement that provided for his lifelong care, case management, therapies, specialist equipment and adapted accommodation. Most importantly, it gave his family the reassurance that his needs would always be met and that he would have the support required to live the fullest life possible.
I genuinely love the work that I do. It is a privilege to support children, adults and their families at some of the most challenging times in their lives.
I pride myself on providing clear advice, compassionate support and strong legal representation, working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for every client I represent.
Recognition
I am currently ranked as a 'rising star' by Legal 500 and they state: "Lara Bennett is ‘well-suited to handling high-value cases’, including birth injury claims, fatal accident issues and amputation claims.
The extra mile
I hold the following professional accreditations:
Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme Member
APIL Senior Litigator
I am a member of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) and AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents).
