Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : North West
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(0870) 1500 400About
Provided by Irwin Mitchell
We continue to be the leading Personal Injury team in the area and are renowned for our work in brain, spinal, amputee and disease work. We prioritise rehabilitation in all cases and have a first class reputation for ensuring that our clients have early access to the care/equipment/housing/therapies and treatment they need. The Partners who lead the Serious Injury Team are regarded as leaders in their field and are ranked in the legal directories as such.
Our clients face great stress and uncertainty as a result of the life changing injuries they receive and benefit significantly from being able to quickly access expert legal advice on all aspects of their claims and any none accident related issues. This in turn enables our clients to focus on the rehabilitation we put in place to help aid their recovery. We work with our colleagues in these areas on a day to day basis to ensure that the client receives a 360 approach to client care.
Chambers Review
Irwin Mitchell is a standout national firm with a market-leading Manchester office that assists clients with high-value, complex personal injury claims. The team is known for its expertise in litigation against the Ministry of Defence and other employers. It is experienced in handling cases involving industrial disease as well as catastrophic injuries. The firm provides a wealth of expertise relating to serious brain, amputation and spinal injuries, with a strong focus on client rehabilitation. The personal injury practice works closely with the family law and Court of Protection teams to provide a full-service package for claimants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Irwin Mitchell are knowledgeable whilst being client-centric. They are approachable and always want the best for the client."
"The Irwin Mitchell team is consistent, skilled and personable."
"The range of experience, skills and knowledge within the team is excellent."
"The lawyers at Irwin Mitchell are knowledgeable whilst being client-centric. They are approachable and always want the best for the client."
"The Irwin Mitchell team is consistent, skilled and personable."
"The range of experience, skills and knowledge within the team is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Betts is a vastly experienced practitioner, frequently handling high-value personal injury claims relating to brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation.
"Jonathan is approachable. He works extremely well with clients and all those involved in the litigation process."
Deirdre Healy is highly sought after by clients and their families in a range of personal injury matters. She specialises in claims involving complex brain and spinal injuries, as well as amputations.
"Deirdre stands out to a high degree. She is extremely knowledgeable."
Matthew Brown is highly rated for his experience handling complex personal injury cases arising from motor accidents. He has notable expertise in catastrophic brain and spinal injuries.
"Matthew provides intelligent guidance. He is a strong leader and gives sage advice."
"Matthew is an excellent solicitor who genuinely cares about the outcome for the client. He is approachable and responsive."
"Matthew is a joy to work with. He is very skilled and always very calm in his approach with clients."
Richard Biggs acts in a range of personal injury cases, with notable expertise in high-value claims relating to brain and spinal injury as well as amputation. He regularly represents clients in claims arising from RTAs.
"Richard handles cases with care, empathy and integrity whilst still focusing on the legal issues and advancing the medical evidence."
"Richard has exceptional talent. He has an acute forensic awareness to the strengths and weaknesses in his cases."
"Richard is great at communicating with the wider team and understanding our client needs."
Matthew Garson acts on behalf of clients in a range of personal injury cases, including those relating to orthopaedic, brain and spinal injuries. He often represents clients in claims arising from motor accidents.
"Matthew is always focused on delivering the very best for his clients. He is thorough and has a great eye for detail."
"Matthew epitomises the client-centered approach."
"Matthew is skilled and dedicated to his role."
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