Sara Stanger is a highly experienced and widely respected Clinical Negligence solicitor who joins JMW Solicitors LLP as a Partner. With over 15 years’ experience in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury, Sara is known for her expert handling of complex, high-value cases and her compassionate approach to client care.
Sara is accredited by the Law Society for her specialism in Clinical Negligence and holds Senior Litigator status with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). She has represented clients in a broad range of serious cases involving birth injuries, delays in diagnosis, surgical negligence, amputations, and fatal claims—securing millions of pounds in compensation.
She has also acted for families in a high-profile Public Inquiry (The Thirlwall Inquiry involving the crimes of Lucy Letby) and assisted the bereaved families in the Southport dance school tragedy. These cases are incredibly sensitive and demanding, and she is passionate about ensuring that families receive the support and justice they deserve.
Sara is consistently recognised in leading legal directories. Chambers and Partners ranks her in Band 2 for Clinical Negligence and notes:
“Sara Stanger possesses a broad clinical negligence practice, with particular experience in obstetric injury and amputation cases, as well as fatal claims.”
Clients describe her as having “good knowledge and understanding of the case,” while peers highlight that she is “very knowledgeable, very committed and very enthusiastic” “very driven, passionate and fantastic at bringing everything together.”
The Legal 500 has recommended Sara every year since 2016, praising both her work and her team. Notable commentary includes:
“Sara Stanger is efficient, resolute and perceptive.”
“Sara Stanger is superb.”
“A first-rate litigator.”
With experience on both the claimant and defendant sides of litigation, Sara offers a strategic, well-rounded perspective to her cases. At JMW, she continues her commitment to securing justice for individuals and families affected by medical negligence.
