Birmingham, United Kingdom – Emma Rush, a medical negligence partner at Irwin Mitchell, derives profound fulfillment from her ability to positively impact the lives of individuals who have suffered significant injuries. In one notable case, Rush successfully secured an admission of liability on behalf of a client who underwent an above-knee amputation due to an undiagnosed medical condition. This legal victory enabled the client to receive interim payments, purchase a prosthetic limb, and undergo rehabilitation, markedly improving their quality of life.
Rush, the first in her family to attend university, pursued her law degree at the University of Birmingham. Her career trajectory was shaped early on when she participated in a career talk hosted by Irwin Mitchell. This initial encounter led to a vacation placement at the firm, where she found a culture that resonated with her aspirations and values – distinctly different from the corporate atmosphere of other firms where she also interned.
Her interest in medical negligence developed during her training contract at Irwin Mitchell, where Rush rotated through various departments, including serious injury and uninsured loss recovery, before deciding to specialize in medical negligence. She was particularly drawn to the intersection of medicine and law and relished the opportunity to engage in litigation, a field she was initially skeptical about.
Rush’s expertise extends to representing infants who have experienced hypoxic injuries at birth, leading to conditions such as cerebral palsy. These cases are complex and emotionally demanding, often requiring proceedings to be delayed for years until a more accurate prognosis can be established. Despite these challenges, Rush finds these cases to be invaluable learning experiences for the trainees at Irwin Mitchell, offering them early exposure to complex legal work.
Empathy, organization, and communication are skills Rush emphasizes for anyone interested in medical negligence. The ability to convey complex medical and legal concepts in clear, straightforward language is crucial when interacting with clients, who often find themselves in distressing situations.
In her role as training principal at Irwin Mitchell, Rush oversees the firm’s training programs across all offices. She embraces this position with a sense of duty to nurture the firm’s next generation of legal talents, inspired by the support and opportunities she received during her own rise from trainee to partner.
Her advice to those embarking on a legal career mirrors her own experiences and ethos: be engaged, venture out of one’s comfort zone, and seize the learning opportunities from every challenge. It’s an approach that has proven successful for Rush and one she advocates passionately.
As a seasoned advocate and mentor, Emma Rush continues to influence both the lives of her clients and the careers of budding lawyers, embodying the values of commitment and resilience in her practice at Irwin Mitchell.
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