Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 1
Email address
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03301 001 014About
Provided by Freeths LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clients report receiving quick responses and a team approach to responding to queries from Freeths."
"Freeths are extremely knowledgeable in personal injury and very able to deal with complexities and the subtleties involved in complex clients."
"The team are available, approachable and informed."
"Clients report receiving quick responses and a team approach to responding to queries from Freeths."
"Freeths are extremely knowledgeable in personal injury and very able to deal with complexities and the subtleties involved in complex clients."
"The team are available, approachable and informed."
Notable Practitioners
Jane Goulding frequently advises on cases arising from RTAs, often involving brain and orthopaedic injuries.
"Jane is very capable and liked by clients."
"Jane is a highly rated senior solicitor with a breadth of experience and skill who instils confidence and trust in clients from a very early stage."
"Jane has an alert and incisive approach to potential obstacles in litigation."