Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
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Shoosmiths is a nationwide firm with strong personal injury capabilities in the Midlands. The team handles the full spectrum of claims, including those relating to catastrophic brain injuries, severe psychological trauma and spinal cord injuries. It also advises clients on claims resulting from RTAs, fires, falls and workplace injuries, as well as handling amputation and chronic pain cases.
Strengths
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"Shoosmiths are very professional in all dealings, yet with a personal touch."
"The firm are always of enormous help. The team are very attentive and explained everything clearly for me."
"Shoosmiths have gone above and beyond. They have been conscientious and respectful of the situation."
"Shoosmiths have good experience. The team has broad knowledge of the field and give a good indication of how the process will proceed."
"The firm is extremely competent working with complex matters. It has a fabulous team."
"Shoosmiths are very professional in all dealings, yet with a personal touch."
"The firm are always of enormous help. The team are very attentive and explained everything clearly for me."
"Shoosmiths have gone above and beyond. They have been conscientious and respectful of the situation."
"Shoosmiths have good experience. The team has broad knowledge of the field and give a good indication of how the process will proceed."
"The firm is extremely competent working with complex matters. It has a fabulous team."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher McKinney acts for claimants in catastrophic injury cases including spinal and brain injuries. He also handles claims arising from RTAs and workplace injuries.
"Christopher showed compassion and empathy in everything he did. He worked alongside his team flawlessly."
"Christopher is very helpful person who explains things very clearly."
"Christopher provides rapid responses to queries and has an intuitive approach to how to handle cases that fills me with confidence."
"Chris has a good tactical brain and deeply imbedded knowledge of the area."
Sharine Burgess supports clients across the spectrum of personal injury claims, including occupational stress, abuse and industrial disease claims. She has additional expertise in military-related cases.
"Sharine is an absolute pleasure to work with."
"Sharine spots problems early and resolves them before they become an issue in the litigation."
"Sharine Burgess is brilliant. She's strong on quantum and is very pleasant to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shoosmiths LLP
Midlands