Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
Contact number
(0161) 237 5888Chambers Review
Hugh James is a standout in acting for claimants on serious personal injury claims, such as amputation and spinal injuries. It has particular expertise dealing with complex brain injuries, including post-concussion syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is known for strong knowledge of claims arising from work-based accidents and RTAs. The firm also handles a variety of complex cases including CICA and MIB claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hugh James are very well-organised and challenges are consistently anticipated by the team."
"The team provides outstanding and prompt replies."
"The lawyers are always aware and up-to-date with all the necessary aspects of the case."
"I am impressed with their ability to grasp complexity quickly and assess the situation."
"Hugh James are very well-organised and challenges are consistently anticipated by the team."
"The team provides outstanding and prompt replies."
"The lawyers are always aware and up-to-date with all the necessary aspects of the case."
"I am impressed with their ability to grasp complexity quickly and assess the situation."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Herbert is a prominent claimant solicitor in the personal injury team. He has significant experience advising clients on brain injury cases arising out of RTAs.
"Gary explains all aspects of the case and all possible outcomes."
"Gary is super organised and always well prepared."
"He is very good at explaining the situation and the way forward."
Richard Edwards is frequently called upon to act for claimants in serious injury claims. He is especially experienced in advising on cases involving amputations and brain injuries.
"Richard handles complex cases with great clarity of thought and purpose."
"Richard never gives up and goes the extra mile for his clients."
"Richard is extremely thorough and excellent at details."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hugh James
North West