Sue is a Clinical Negligence Partner and leads a team in the Clinical Negligence department in the Thames Valley Office. She joined Shoosmiths in November 2007 as a Senior Solicitor in the Serious Injuries Unit and transitioned to the Clinical Negligence Department in July 2012, bringing with her a wealth of litigation experience.

Supporting clients with a diverse range of claims across clinical negligence, including brain injury and spinal cases, birth injury cases, cases arising from sub-standard surgery, failure to diagnose/treat cancer, sepsis, and fatalities, Sue is committed to providing the highest level of support, legal advice, and compensation for her clients. She understands the importance of handling matters both efficiently and compassionately for clients who are struggling to come to terms with the impact of their injuries or the injuries suffered by their loved ones.

Highly regarded by her clients, Sue is described as caring, patient, and understanding. She is known for her ability to listen carefully and provide reassurance throughout the legal process. Sue strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients and is dedicated to fighting their corner, ensuring that their interests are always at the forefront of her efforts.

Sue holds Senior Litigator status with the Association of Personal Injury Solicitors (APIL), is ranked as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500, and is ranked in Chambers and Partners.

What Sue's clients say:
 
It is difficult to describe how thankful we are for all of your hard work and support throughout these past few years. In fact, no email will be able to accurately show the true extent of our gratitude for your effort. Nonetheless, my mum and I would like to let you know it means the world to us … with the result being unquestionably success.
 
I cannot thank Susan Prior and her team enough for all their care, patience and understanding taking my claim forward and bringing this to closure.  Sue was always there to answer any questions and explaining every step of the way which was very reassuring to me.  Sue listened carefully to everything about my husband and getting to know who he was and the kind of person he was.  Which not only to me but also my family showed how caring and professional Susan is.
 

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