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Provided by Carly Forrest
Career
Ranked by both Chambers & Legal 500 UK, Carly is a Partner and Solicitor Advocate who has worked exclusively in the personal injury field for almost 20 years handling a full range of EL, PL and motor claims. Her specialty is in catastrophic injury claims involving head/brain injuries, severe spinal conditions and amputations as well as psychiatric and psychological disorders. Carly is also extremely experienced at handling fatal claims having defended a case which reaffirmed the law in relation to secondary victim claims and having represented her insurer clients in the UK Supreme Court.
Carly routinely assists insurers and their policyholders in the immediate aftermath to coordinate post-accident investigations as well as their internal and external communication strategy and approach. She is often instructed at the outset of a claim, well before any litigation has commenced to assist develop a clear defence strategy. Carly also frequently assists clients negotiate and conclude any claim/s well in advance of any court proceedings being raised.
Chambers Review
UK
Carly Forrest is a solicitor advocate with many years' experience handling insurance claims on behalf of insurers. She is particularly adept at managing complex injury claims.
Carly Forrest handles claims concerning employers' and public liability and RTAs. She concentrates her practice on catastrophic injury matters, such as brain and spinal injuries, as well as psychological impact. She also handles fatal claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carly is quick to understand the issues, regardless of sector ‒ she's a class act."
"Carly articulates positions to her clients exceptionally well, extrapolating legal jargon to allow her client to fully understand."
"Carly is a very competent and helpful lawyer. She makes herself available to discuss any problems."
"She is a good and experienced lawyer."
"Carly is quick to understand the issues, regardless of sector ‒ she's a class act."
"Carly articulates positions to her clients exceptionally well, extrapolating legal jargon to allow her client to fully understand."
"Carly is a very competent and helpful lawyer. She makes herself available to discuss any problems."
"She is a good and experienced lawyer."
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