Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 3
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0117 325 2929About
Provided by Barcan+Kirby
The team act for clients nationally on a range of compensation claims. The senior team has over 50 years’ combined experience and retains a reputation for excellence in providing specialist advice in significant and complex claims. They receive regular referrals from barristers and medical experts who recognise their expertise and commitment to clients. Expertise is broad including car, cycling and accidents at work, and complex cases involving amputations, spine and brain damage and psychological and fatal injuries. The team uphold a commitment to the Rehabilitation Code with success in putting in place complex rehabilitation and support packages at an early stage. Their emphasis on thorough investigation of cases means they dedicate appropriate time to each matter, providing excellent client care.
They have a dedicated Court of Protection department for clients lacking legal capacity as a result of their injuries.
Highlights include a case of an active but retired former PE teacher in the RAF. The client fell down steep drop when ascending steps to a pub entrance, suffering moderate/severe traumatic brain injury and subarachnoid haemorrhage. Late attempt by Defendant to resile from admission of liability and allege contributory negligence successfully resisted. The team negotiated settlement of £235k, more than double Defendant’s initial offer.
Chambers Review
Barcan+Kirby's practitioners handle a range of cases, including catastrophic injury claims involving brain damage, amputations and orthopaedic injuries. The team regularly represents clients on workplace accidents and RTAs, as well as representing claimants in disputes regarding quantum and liability.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The diligence and attention to detail was outstanding. Every angle and nuance was considered."
"All the partners I worked with exuded professionalism and competence. They always responded in a timely fashion to queries and invoicing queries."
"I felt at all stages as though they were in full control and everything was going to turn out well."
"The solicitors communicate clearly and efficiently and I have an excellent working relationship with them. They have a very experienced team covering all aspects of legal services."
"The diligence and attention to detail was outstanding. Every angle and nuance was considered."
"All the partners I worked with exuded professionalism and competence. They always responded in a timely fashion to queries and invoicing queries."
"I felt at all stages as though they were in full control and everything was going to turn out well."
"The solicitors communicate clearly and efficiently and I have an excellent working relationship with them. They have a very experienced team covering all aspects of legal services."
Notable Practitioners
Samantha Castle advises on cases surrounding trips and slips, as well as RTAs.
"She was very helpful and knowledgeable."
"Samantha is good with clients and caring. She is organised and thorough."
"I felt in safe hands with Samantha. She kept me informed throughout the entire process and instilled confidence and trust."
Myfanwy Buckeridge regularly advises on significant cases arising from accidents at work and RTAs, often encompassing brain and orthopaedic injuries.
"She is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced solicitor."
"Myfanwy is compassionate, prompt and client-centred."
"She is excellent."
"Myfanwy manages complex issues with ease."
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Barcan+Kirby
South West