Hall Of Fame

Personal injury and clinical negligence: claimant in East Anglia

Ashtons Legal

Ashtons Legal maintains distinct, specialised teams in personal injury and clinical negligence. ‘Communicating effectively with the client and among themselves’, the sizeable practice is jointly coordinated by Richard Foyster, Sharon Allison, and Michael Wangermann. Foyster is a specialist in high-value workplace and employers’ liability claims, primarily involving traumatic brain injury; Allison concentrates solely on catastrophic claims; and Wangermann represents clients who have sustained significant injuries as a result of accidents, as well as families following fatal accidents. Ben Ward is key name for catastrophic injury claims, while Tom Ranson, a senior litigator, is a key contact for clients needing personal injury representation.


Praxisleiter:

Richard Foyster; Sharon Allison; Michael Wangermann


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ben Ward; Sandra Patton; Andrew Wilson; Tom Ranson; Mick Upton


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‘They work together very well – communicating effectively with me and among themselves.’

‘Partners, associates and staff – all excellent.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge and brilliant with clients across the range of lawyers within the team.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Settled the claim of a client for £5m after she suffered life-changing injuries when involved in her teens as the pillion passenger in a motorbike collision.

Fosters

‘Always professional but also very approachable’, the Norwich-based team at Fosters handles a diverse range of complex personal injury and medical negligence claims, and inquests. The ‘very thorough and efficient’ Stephen Green co-leads the team and has extensive experience in catastrophic injury litigation. Fellow practice head and serious injury lawyer Chris Turner excels in stress at work, brain injuries, and complex orthopaedic injury cases, and practice co-head David Gabell, manages the aforementioned medical negligence and inquests team.

Praxisleiter:

Stephen Green; Chris Turner; David Gabell


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‘Very friendly and contactable team who always make sure someone is available to speak to you and take a detailed message so you are contacted by return with the solicitor knowing exactly what your query was about.’

‘Chris Turner was absolutely superb from the moment I met with him. He explained things clearly and broke all the different parts down. He was incredibly calming, in what was an incredibly stressful situation. I couldn’t recommend him any more highly and I have used some of the most prestigious law firms in London. A true star in his field and I would absolutely recommend his services and Fosters services to anyone.’

‘I found Stephen Green very thorough and efficient and he made sure I was kept in the loop when ever things moved on The team from the receptionist to the top very polite and efficient and have also had them sort our wills for us.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Secured a settlement of £214,217 for a woman who suffered a high grade perineal tear during childbirth, resulting in life long faecal incontinence symptoms.
  • Negotiated a settlement of £210,000 for a client who had suffered psychiatric injuries as a result of stress at work during the course of her employment.
  • Negotiated a settlement of £150,000 on behalf of a woman who had undergone TVT mesh surgery without appropriate consent.

Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell‘s offering has expertise that covers the full spectrum of personal injury and clinical negligence issues, from serious injury to military and mesothelioma claims, and is bolstered by the firm’s Court of Protection and public law specialists. Following a reorganisation in December 2024, Guy Forster leads the regional team and stands out for his expertise in maternity claims, brain and spinal injury, amputation and fatal injury and inquests. Ruth Booy heads the serious injury team and is well versed in acting for claimants with complex needs following catastrophic injury. Simon Harrington is an additional key figure for serious injury claims, while the strength in depth of the group is seen in Rosemary Giles niche expertise in asbestos related disease. Sarah Wealleans and Gurpreet Lalli are both key figures within the team.

Praxisleiter:

Guy Forster


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Ruth Booy; Simon Harrington; Rosemary Giles; Gurpreet Lalli; Sarah Wealleans


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‘A strong and dedicated team.’

‘The team has a strong supportive approach. The team has both medical and legal experience and extensive contacts with experts and counsel. There is usually “hands on” partner involvement in all cases. From my perspective, the team provides an excellent and highly personal service.’

‘I rate Sarah Wealleans very highly. She is sympathetic with clients and tough with opponents. I respect her judgment and have taken on cases with her which I would have declined from a solicitor in whom I had less trust. She is a good and determined negotiator often taking on and succeeding with claims which other solicitors have refused. She has first class client care skills and many of her clients are clearly devoted to her. She is patient with demanding clients but importantly does not shy away from doing or saying difficult things. Being caring and honest also helps her retain the confidence of her clients.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising the claimant following a failure by hospital doctors to diagnose sepsis, leading to avoidable amputations of parts of all 4 limbs.
  • Advising the claimant, who was catastrophically brain injured at birth.
  • Advising the claimant, the widow of a young man and father of two who died following a delay in diagnosis of a malignant sarcoma.

Slater and Gordon

A sizeable group from its Cambridge office bolster the national offering at Slater and Gordon's serious and specialist personal injury practice, which is well versed in the most complex and high-value work in the market. Paul Tapner is approaching four decades in the market and is a specialist in brain, spinal, and fatal injury claims. For brain, spinal cord, and serious orthopaedic injuries in both children and adults, Angela Beric is a key contact, and Richard Gaffney is another seasoned advocate in catastrophic injury claims. Crystal Eaton is celebrated as 'brilliant with clients', and clients also appreciate the 'great judgment' of Manvendar Bhatti.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Paul Tapner; Angela Beric; Richard Gaffney; Crystal Eaton; Manvendar Bhatti; Laura Selby


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‘The team are very committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients. They are all very personable and easy to relate to.’

‘Andrew Hostler is a standout individual for his pragmatic approach to serious injury cases, and his excellent client care skills.’

‘The team is excellent, undertaking high end and complex work.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing two of the survivors of the Fishmongers Hall terrorist attack on 28.11.19.
  • Representing the family of a deceased road traffic accident victim.
  • Representing an individual who was involved in a serious road traffic accident in August 2020, where he suffered a severe brain injury.

Tees Law

Noted for its ‘unrivalled knowledge and expertise in clinical negligence’, Tees Law assists with both catastrophic and lower-value medical negligence claims, and the Cambridge office fields a specialist inquest team. Practice head Janine Collier draws on her longstanding experience in clinical negligence matters, specialising in obstetric cases, adult brain injuries, sepsis and ophthalmology. Tim Deeming is also a practitioner of considerable experience, well versed in some of the most serious cases, while the ‘incredibly diligent and thorough’ Rachel Benton is a key name to note. Sarah Stocker is praised by clients for being a ‘brilliant and dedicated solicitor’.

Praxisleiter:

Janine Collier


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tim Deeming; Sarah Stocker; Rachel Benton


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‘Warm, approachable, supportive with professional expertise and knowledge.‘

‘The team have displayed kindness, support and professionalism from the start to date. My case is somewhat complex with extensive medical records and events to analyse. Communication, advice and updates have been clear and helpful and I am encouraged to ask questions if unclear about anything.‘

‘I was kept fully informed all the time and any questions were answered straightforwardly.’

Hatch Brenner LLP

Norwich-based firm Hatch Brenner LLP has strength in claimant side clinical negligence and personal injury work. Practice head Sara Westwood is an experienced disputes practitioner with particular expertise in gynaecological and obstetric claims, orthopaedic injuries, and errors arising in accident and emergency departments. Managing partner Colin Cook is a key name to note for personal injury matters, and Simon Bransby has a strong foundation in personal injury and a focus on clinical negligence.

Praxisleiter:

Sara Westwood


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Colin Cook; Simon Bransby


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‘Nothing is too much trouble , always professional and highly motivated to give outstanding advice and support , a very efficient and personable service.’

‘Simon Bransbury, another highly professional and efficient man who I had the pleasure of working with for 3 years of my case , also a very personable man who lead me through the process at the beginning it was a very daunting time as I had been injured and was suffering from PTSD but he assisted and reassured me in a way that I could feel at ease that I was in capable hands.’

‘Sara Westwood is a partner in this firm and is probably the leading clinical negligence lawyer in Norwich. Good understanding of law and practice, but excellent with lay clients as well Highly recommended.’

Barr Ellison LLP

Housing a team of ‘experts in brain injury claims’, Barr Ellison LLP also makes for a robust choice of counsel for spinal injury, amputations, life-changing orthopaedics, and other serious injury claims. Grant Incles, a specialist in life-changing and fatal injury claims, leads the practice group. Incles has strong experience in road traffic collisions, employers and public liability injuries, and criminal injuries. Charlotte Dixon and September 2024 hire Wendy Langridge are further contacts to note.

Praxisleiter:

Grant Incles


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Wendy Langridge; Charlotte Dixon


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‘They are personable and approachable and responsive. More so than many others. Professionalism is always seen.’

‘Fast response to an urgent safeguarding issue and support for clinical team.’

‘The team are experts in brain injury claims and have been amazing. Especially in cases like mine where multiple specialist types of neurologists and neuropsychiatric doctors have been needed to be put together to determine the origin of the symptoms and likely chance of recovery. I receive regular updates and phone calls informing me of the progress and anytime I want to speak to my team they are available.’

Ellisons

Led by Stevan Stratton, a specialist in claimant side personal injury litigation, the practice at Ellisons is a reliable choice for clients seeking extensive rehabilitation or compensation recovery. Stratton has experience acting in cases involving all types of injury, including spinal and brain injuries. Bernice Spurgeon is a further key name.

Praxisleiter:

Stevan Stratton


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Berenice Sturgeon


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‚Ellisons is a small but mighty team with some exceptional talent.‘

‚Stevan Stratton is a first rate personal injury lawyer. An excellent lawyer, strategist and pragmatist. However, what sets him apart is how empathetically he deals with each client and how tenaciously he fights for each one.‘

Fraser Dawbarns

Neil John at the Wisbech office of Fraser Dawbarns is a top regional name in personal injury claims and coordinates a practice that handles motorcycle claims work. Outside of this niche, John acts on a range of cases involving complex and life-changing injuries.

Praxisleiter:

Neil John


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‘My experience has been in receiving instructions for personal injury cases. The instructions are always extremely clear and therefore there is not any concern about what is required. If I have any queries then they are quickly resolved. I have not had any difficulties in my dealings with this firm. The claimants are also very complimentary about their relationship with the firm.’

‘All the solicitors by whom I am instructed are extremely professional. This is indicative of the approach of the firm. That makes the role of the expert much easier.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Settled for £175,000 the claim of a man who suffered a workplace accident which resulted in mild internal bleeding and has in turn affected his ongoing cognitive abilities, requiring him to take a lower-paid job.
  • Settled for £330,000 a fatal injury claim on behalf of the family of a car driver who was killed when his vehicle was hit head on by a car driven by a man who was under the influence of narcotics.
  • Settled for £125,000 the claim of a moped rider who was hit by another vehicle emerging from a side road.

Moons Solicitors

Moons Solicitors in Peterborough fields a ‘down to Earth and direct’ team, which is equipped to handle all claimant personal injury work. Practice head Richard Moon has particular strength in claims involving psychiatric elements, particularly somatoform disorders and other chronic pain cases. Graham Edwards is another key contact to note.

Praxisleiter:

Richard Moon


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Graham Edwards


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‘They are very good at communicating kept me informed all the way through the process.’

‘Graham Edwards is the main one I dealt with so easy to talk to a very knowledgeable.’

‘Moons Solicitors are friendly and take in account your disability needs. They instruct all the necessary experts to provide reports to support my claim. Their billing is clear and detailed.’

Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing a claimant who fell from height at a construction site, suffering brain injuries and severe orthopaedic injuries, where liability was disputed and where there was an uninsured defendant and an issue of whether the owner of the premises took on responsibility for the safety of the site.
  • Representing a claimant who suffered brain injuries and serious orthopaedic injuries in a road accident in which the driver of his car was killed.
  • Assisting a taxi driver who was hit at high speed by another driver when parked in a layby, suffering a spinal cord injury and paraplegia.

Prettys Solicitors LLP

Louise Plant heads the personal injury team at Ipswich-based firm Prettys Solicitors LLP. Clients appreciate the team’s efforts to ensure they ‘always feel well represented and informed’, and the practice covers a range of cases, with Plant being particularly noted for her strength acting in claims involving sexual harassment and assault.

Praxisleiter:

Louise Plant


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‘They have a robust ‚can do approach‘ to servicing and deliver a much appreciated expectation management process, we always feel well represented and informed.’

‘Louise Plant is an experts within her fields and along with other colleagues provides informed advice in the most professional manner.‘

‚It is abundantly clear that this company believe in consistent standards across all levels of the their business.‘