Sita Soni

Sita Soni is a Senior Associate-Solicitor in Boyes Turner’s outstanding medical negligence group. Sita Soni’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of her seriously injured clients has enabled her to develop a broad spectrum of specialist claimant medico-legal expertise. Her track record of successful cases includes serious disability claims arising from amputation, sepsis, cancer, blindness, spinal injury, and birth related injuries, such as Erb’s Palsy. She has specialist experience in the investigation and progression of severe neurological injury and cerebral palsy claims, helping clients secure admissions of liability, compensation, rehabilitation and long-term support they need for the future.

Sita has also worked with dependent, bereaved families after a fatal injury. She provides sensitive and supportive guidance to families, helping them navigate the legal process with clarity and compassion while investigating the circumstances surrounding their loved one’s death while working to secure compensation for their loss and any associated financial impact.

Sita advises clients on a wide range of high value, complex medical negligence claims arising from failures in diagnosis, treatment and medical care. She supports individuals and families affected by serious and life-changing injuries, including neurological injuries, spinal injuries, amputation, birth injuries, and cases involving permanent disability or loss of independence. Working closely with leading medical experts and other professionals, Sita helps clients understand what has gone wrong, investigates the impact of the negligence and pursues the compensation needed to support their recovery, rehabilitation and future needs. Combining empathy with attention to detail, Sita is focussed on achieving the best possible outcome for her clients’ future.

One of the areas Sita specialises (alongside the other areas listed above) is ophthalmic negligence resulting in vision loss. She has extensive experience supporting individuals affected by delays in diagnosis, failures in treatment, surgical errors, and negligent ophthalmic care that have resulted in permanent sight loss. Recognising the significant impact that vision impairment can have on a person’s independence, employment, and quality of life, Sita takes a sensitive and compassionate approach to every case.

Clients value Sita’s considerate, client-focused manner to supporting individuals and their families whose lives have been profoundly affected by medical negligence. She appreciates that suffering a life-changing injury can be emotionally, physically, and financially overwhelming, and is committed to providing clear advice, empathy, and reassurance throughout the legal process. By taking the time to listen, understand each client’s unique circumstances, and communicate in a straightforward and accessible way, Sita strives to make the claims process as smooth as possible, combining an approachable manner with practical guidance. Sita’s goal is not only to secure the compensation and support her clients need for their future care and rehabilitation, but also to help them feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way.

Sita has been involved with campaigns for improvements in women’s health. A passionate believer in the importance of public awareness, Sita has worked the UK Sepsis Trust and Meningitis UK to raise awareness about these devastating conditions.

As a Trustee for the White Lodge Centre, Sita is deeply committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and ensuring they have access to the care, opportunities, and resources they need to thrive. Sita is passionate about championing inclusive services that provide practical support, therapeutic interventions, and support for individuals and their families. For Sita, it is a privilege to contribute to a cause that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives, helping to create a more inclusive community where individuals with disabilities are supported to reach their full potential.

“Your advice, kindness and the sympathetic way in which you have kept me informed… were of great support to me. I can recommend your professionalism and your sympathetic advice to anyone in similar situations.”