I am a Senior Associate Solicitor, within the Personal Injury Department. I deal with all types of personal injury compensation claims, from the initial contact with Clients until the conclusion of the claim. I receive support from my trusty Assistants, Leanne and Sally.
I consider all accident claims and injuries suffered and will advise Clients directly on the merits of pursuing a compensation claim. I will instruct appropriate medical experts to provide the best medical evidence to clarify the nature and extent of the injury suffered. I will investigate all losses and expenses incurred due to the accident. I will look to arrange rehabilitation treatment and seek interim payments if a person is suffering financial hardship. I will ultimately look to value the claim based upon the evidence obtained and ultimately negotiate a settlement to reflect the injury and loss suffered by the Client.
I like to analyse the issues in the case and tackle those issues head-on. I like to dedicate time to dealing with the case and focus towards resolving the case and getting things done in a timely manner.
I am a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
I qualified as a Legal Executive in October 2004, combining both studying part-time and working full time. I then continued those studies to qualify as a Solicitor in December 2008. This was alongside having my first baby in April 2008 and continuing to work full-time dealing with personal injury claims.
I support the local charity, Headway Blackpool & Wyre, and took part in a charity skydive to raise money for them in July 2024.
Case Highlights
- Secured a 6 figure compensation award for a young lady, who had been knocked off her bicycle and suffered brain injuries.
- Secured an admission of fault from the Defendant following a lady suffering tendon damage, after she had purchased a glass jar from a high street store, which later shattered and sliced through her thumb when she handled the jar.
- Have secured extensive rehabilitation treatment for a young man who suffered significant internal injuries, whilst a passenger in a vehicle which lost control and crashed into a bridge.
- Secured compensation and treatment for a chap whose finger was sliced off in a sawing accident at work. The finger was never found!
- Securing compensation for holidaymakers, recent claims include a lady who suffered a slipping injury aboard a cruise ship and a lady who suffered injury from falling luggage whilst aboard an aeroplane.
- Winning a case at Trial, where a lady had tripped and fallen and suffered a fractured wrist, due to potholes being in the surface of the pavement. Unfortunately, the lady had passed away (unrelated) by the time of the Trial, but we managed to obtain permission for her son to pursue the case, he gave evidence and we won the case.
Outside of Work
I am a bit of a fitness fanatic outside of work and enjoy going to the Gym; playing Badminton; and dipping in the cold water tub. I enjoy visiting places and having a good mooch; attending music events; and spending time with my other half and children. I’m not adverse to a nice glass of red either!
Favourite Holiday Destination: Far too many to mention. But one of the most opulent places I have visited was Monaco. It was the most beautiful, clean and striking place I have seen. I felt very under dressed!
Favourite Quote or Saying: I love most quotes by Oscar Wilde. If I had to pick one, probably, “To live is the rarest thing in the world, most people exist, that is all”
Favourite Sweet Treat: We have our very own star baker in the Personal Injury Department, Kath, who spoils us weekly with cakes, cookies and treats. I’d best say them all!
