Travel: International Personal Injury (Claimant)
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Band 3
Contact number
+44 (0)20 7822 1900Chambers Review
Weightmans maintains a strong team that is well known for representing both claimants and defendants in a range of travel-related injury claims. The firm frequently handles claims arising out of skiing accidents and RTAs. The team assists clients from a range of European countries and has particularly strong understanding of the French market.
Strengths
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"They exhibit speed and efficiency and, most importantly, they have the ability to empathise with our concerns and questions, swiftly putting themselves in our shoes."
"They exhibit speed and efficiency and, most importantly, they have the ability to empathise with our concerns and questions, swiftly putting themselves in our shoes."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Ball regularly acts for insurers on personal injury claims, with a particular focus on cases originating in France. He is particularly adept at assisting with the defence of claims involving road traffic accidents
"Simon Ball is extremely experienced and knows so much about French law and how it applies."
"He is a really class act in travel litigation."
"Simon Ball shows esteemed leadership in cross-border litigation and expertise in handling complex international cases. I am thoroughly impressed."
Associate Belinda Normandale acts on behalf of insurers in relation to catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims, particularly those arising out of road traffic accidents abroad.
"She has consistently demonstrated exceptional client service, ensuring clients feel valued and their needs are promptly addressed."
"Belinda is really cooperative and friendly but gets such good results."
"She is a very strategic travel litigator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Weightmans
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