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Freeths LLP

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

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The Claimant Personal Injury (East Midlands) Department at Freeths are a niche, dedicated team specialising in catastrophic injury cases, in particular brain injury and spinal cord injury cases, both for adults and children arising from a variety of circumstances including RTA’s, accidents at work and CICA claims. 

We are well regarded for our experience and specialist skills in all catastrophic injury cases and act for clients nationwide. We have been ranked first by leading legal directories year after year and have gained a national reputation.

We are recognised for providing a personal and thorough approach to cases using our professional skills to deal with Claimants and their families. 

We work well with clients, families, experts, Counsel and Case Managers to ensure the best possible results for clients and believe in a team approach.

Achieving a good rapport with clients and families is essential.  We work only with well-regarded Case Managers and experts to identify clients’ specific needs and put together a rehabilitation team as soon as they can to assist clients at the earliest possible opportunity.  Such teams are funded by interim payments from Defendants. 

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - Midlands

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Freeths has an expert catastrophic injury group that operates within a strong nationwide practice. The team is highlighted for its specialist knowledge in brain and spinal injury cases, including those impacting children, and for RTA and CICA claims. The lawyers also advise clients on liability and causation disputes.
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Strengths

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  • They offer a very personal service. I'm confident in the individuals' expertise. They're very knowledgeable and extremely responsive. They are easy to deal with.

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  • Freeths offer excellent communication between legal personnel and medical experts. They have a highly capable team with a clear awareness of boundaries. Communications are always timely.

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  • Freeths have a specialism in personal injury work, with good knowledge of suitable experts and a strong professional and ethical approach to claimant work. They are always well prepared.

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  • Their solicitors are knowledgeable about severe and catastrophic injury. They show understanding and empathy with their clients and their families.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jane Goulding
    Jane Goulding

    Jane Goulding

    Jane Goulding is head of the department and a highly experienced practitioner. She frequently advises on cases arising from RTAs, often involving brain and orthopaedic injuries, with the latter including spinal cord injury matters for adults and children.

    • Jane Goulding is extremely easy to work with. She is very knowledgeable. She's easy to communicate with. Jane is an excellent advocate for her clients.

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    • Jane has a strong awareness of the behavioural issues in traumatic brain injury cases.

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    • She is very competent and highly professional.

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  • Claire Hallam
    Claire Hallam

    Claire Hallam

    Claire Hallam is a well-regarded lawyer who exclusively represents claimants in personal injury litigation, including those with serious and catastrophic injuries. She has experience acting in a wide range of claim situations, such as accidents at work, public liability claims and RTC cases.

    • She is really efficient and dedicated. She's a very good tactical personal injury lawyer in big cases. She's particularly good with head and brain injury cases and clients.

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    • She is efficient, informed and experienced.

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    • Claire Hallam has a fantastic eye for detail. She takes nothing for granted and ensures everything is correct, down to the smallest level of detail. She works hard for her client.

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    • Claire has a dedicated approach to securing the best possible outcome for her client. She works collaboratively with the wider team, and she is always responsive.

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