Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
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Provided by Irwin Mitchell
We mainly focus on catastrophic injury cases, particularly those involving brain, spine and amputation injuries, and fatalities. We also have one of the largest specialist asbestos disease teams in the country.
Over the last decade we have recovered hundreds of millions of pounds for our clients. But the work we do is not just about achieving compensation; we also ensure our clients receive early access to high quality rehabilitation to achieve the best outcomes.
Our London team offers expertise in all aspects of complex personal injury litigation, providing a breadth and depth of experience that we feel is unrivalled in the market. 5 of our teams, led by Richard Geraghty, focus on UK-based serious injury litigation; 3 teams led by Demetrius Danas deal with international serious injury litigation; and a further team deals with asbestos and occupational disease claims, led by Guy Darlaston.
We continue to be involved in high-profile multi-claimant actions. In recent years this has included acting for victims of the terrorist attacks in Algeria in Tunisia. This last year has been no different, representing claimants in litigation against Boeing following the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX.
We have over 20 APIL accredited personal injury litigators, including 4 APIL fellows, and 10 APIL specialist accreditations in brain or spinal injury. Our team also holds a broad range of linguistic skills, including fluent Spanish, French, Dutch, Greek and Russian speakers.
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell houses a substantial team of specialist practitioners known for tackling the full range of personal injury claims. The firm maintains a standout reputation for its handling of catastrophic injury claims, as well as cases involving injuries resulting from child abuse and industrial disease. The team also offers broad experience ranging from motor accidents to workplace accidents, with the added capability of representing claimants in cross-border matters.
Strengths
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"The Irwin Mitchell team is made up of very assertive and tactical lawyers that fight hard for their clients. They are really capable and good litigators."
"Irwin Mitchell is very eager to get the maximum for its clients whilst bearing in mind the welfare of the person. The team is very knowledgeable and thorough."
"They have a very constructive, can-do kind of approach and are very prepared to jump in and offer support."
"The Irwin Mitchell team is made up of very assertive and tactical lawyers that fight hard for their clients. They are really capable and good litigators."
"Irwin Mitchell is very eager to get the maximum for its clients whilst bearing in mind the welfare of the person. The team is very knowledgeable and thorough."
"They have a very constructive, can-do kind of approach and are very prepared to jump in and offer support."
Notable Practitioners
Alison Eddy is the managing partner of Irwin Mitchell's London office and an experienced personal injury solicitor. She is well-versed in handling cases involving injuries arising from both clinical negligence and motor accidents.
Richard Geraghty handles complex, high-value and often high-profile personal injury cases. He has particularly strong expertise in claims involving spinal cord, brain and amputation injuries, including those arising from motor accidents and accidents at work. He frequently represents clients in the High Court.
"Richard is really experienced in the field and has superb practical judgement."
"He is a supremely capable lawyer with many years' experience. He has the ability to get to the heart of any case swiftly, capably and without fuss."
"Richard is very bright, organised and good at marshalling evidence."
Tracey Storey leads the firm's serious injury team and has significant experience advising on brain, spinal cord and sexual abuse injuries, whether procuring early settlement or litigating cases in the courts.
"Tracey is a technically skilled and talented lawyer."
"She is very collaborative and a great lawyer."
Sarah Griggs has extensive experience handling catastrophic personal injury claims. She has particular expertise with regard to serious brain injury cases.
"Sarah's commitment to people with brain injuries is obvious. She is a very positive and constructive individual."
"Sarah is very good at what she does."
"An experienced and personable lawyer who is good with clients."
Chani Dhaliwal is noted for expert handling of serious injury claims including spinal cord, brain and amputation matters for claimants. He regularly represents clients in cases arising from motor accidents.
"Chani is always trying to get the best for his clients but is also willing to listen when issues arise."
"The way Chani conducts himself is impressive - he fights hard and does not back down."
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