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RWK Goodman's Oxford-based Personal Injury team inform clients on how to claim compensation for injury with the aim to improve the quality of life not only for the client themselves, but for their families too. The team’s solicitors maintain lifelong relationships with their clients, and specialise in dealing with all forms of personal injury. 

Our innovative work includes niche catastrophic injury work, in which we are renowned for our expertise in spinal cord and brain injury claims. Tracy Norris-Evans is a recognised leader in brain injury and paediatric work, while Ian Carrier is recognised by leading spinal consultants.

The discrete specialist teams also deal with complex asbestos-related claims, led by Helen Childs, and equine/animal cases, an area in which Richard Brooks has nationwide recognition for his work.
Our team treats all claims individually with an understanding and compassionate approach. We’ll represent you on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement and make sure you get the best compensation available.

Key contacts: Tracy Norris-Evans (specialist in birth injury, head injury, stroke, and acting as a trustee), Ian Carrier (specialist in catastrophic injury, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and fatality claims), Helen Childs (specialist in industrial diseases, including asbestos-related claims) and Richard Brooks (specialist in sports disciplinary and licensing work, accidents to riders and horses, serious injury, sporting injuries, and equine claims).

Chambers Review

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - Thames Valley

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What the Team is Known For

RWK Goodman's team is adept at handling an impressive breadth of physical and psychological injury claims, including road traffic collisions, workplace accidents and other occupational health matters. The team is experienced in acting on Court of Protection matters and personal injury cases involving travel and foreign jurisdictions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Carrier
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Ian Carrier
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Ian Carrier leads RWK Goodman's spinal injuries team and frequently advises on catastrophic injury cases, with claims including road traffic collisions and workplace accidents.

Ian is super on the detail and has a very good practice.

Ian is an outstanding personal injury lawyer with a cautious, common-sense approach that identifies issues in good time. He has very strong knowledge and experience of liability and quantum issues.

Ian is prolific in his field. He is passionate about spinal cord injury and about ensuring his clients have access to the best possible outcomes.

Ian is a highly intelligent person who goes above and beyond what is sometimes expected. His knowledge is very well regarded and he ensures clients receive the best understanding of complex terms.

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Rachel James
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Rachel James is highly regarded for her work on industrial disease matters, particularly those related to asbestos. She is head of the asbestos team at RWK Goodman.

Rachel James is excellent.

Rachel is incredibly hard-working and will go the extra mile to achieve results for her clients.

Rachel is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, responsive to queries and a pleasure to work with.

Tracy Norris-Evans
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Tracy Norris-Evans
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Tracy Norris-Evans heads the firm's injury division and specialises in high-value brain and orthopaedic injury claims. She also assists in cases where clients suffer ongoing psychological trauma as a result of their incident.

Tracy has an excellent reputation and exceptional knowledge and experience of trust and Court of Protection work for injured clients.

I thoroughly enjoy working with Tracy. She is passionate, knowledgeable and client-centred, but respects the team.

David Hughes
David Hughes
Associates to watch

David Hughes is a highly regarded mesothelioma and asbestosis specialist, working on complex workplace-related industrial disease claims.

David is client-focused, knowledgeable, responsive to queries and a pleasure to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Thames Valley

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

Ian Carrier
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Ian Carrier
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Rachel James
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Tracy Norris-Evans
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Tracy Norris-Evans
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David Hughes
David Hughes
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Louise Huckstep

Rachel James

Richard Brooks

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