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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - Midlands

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What the Team is Known For

Thompsons' experienced Birmingham team handles the full range of personal injury claims. The firm's areas of focus include claims arising from RTAs, accidents at work and complex brain injuries. The team supports clients through rehabilitation by way of interim payments and is noted for its work with trade unions.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Gauler
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David Gauler
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David Gauler is a solicitor in the Birmingham office. He represents clients in catastrophic injury claims, such as brain injuries and spinal cord damage. He has further experience in matters that include psychological injuries, RTAs and workplace fatalities, as well as amputations.

He was very good.

David Gauler comes across as quite a softly spoken individual, but never let that fool you; he's absolutely on the button. He's hugely motivated by the best interest of his clients.

Karl de-Loyde
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Karl de-Loyde
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Karl de-Loyde is an experienced solicitor and head of the Birmingham department. He acts for claimants who have suffered injuries from road traffic collisions and accidents at home and in the workplace, with severe injuries like brain injuries, amputations and polytrauma.

Karl is a very good operator and always on top of his brief.

Karl de-Loyde is very experienced. He's someone who fights cases hard but is very down to earth and forms a good relationships with clients.

He is well prepared and has good client care skills. He's particularly good when managing clients and putting them at ease; he keeps everyone on the same page.

He really is a result of a great deal of experience and a huge amount of natural ability, coupled with interpersonal skills. His IQ and EQ are impressive.

Karl de-Loyde is an absolute all-rounder. Nothing gets past his gimlet eye.

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Laura Harper
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Band 2

Laura Harper is a well-regarded specialist based in Nottingham. She focuses on catastrophic and life-changing matters resulting from a wide range of incidents including accidents at work, brain injuries and RTAs.

I can confidently say that she is an exceptional professional. She consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in handling complex legal matters. She's shown great attention to detail.

Laura is delivering a caring and thorough service to our client.

What sets her apart is her ability to communicate effectively and be very organised and forward-thinking. This helps with ensuring the process is straightforward. She's reliable and approachable.

Laura Harper is very experienced and knowledgeable. She provides clear advice and reasoning. She demonstrates understanding and empathy.

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Victoria Kingscote
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Victoria Kingscote is a serious injury solicitor located in Birmingham who acts in cases for both children and adults. Such matters include head and brain injuries and spinal injuries, and cases can arise from road traffic incidents and workplace accidents.

She is delivers a thorough and balanced service to our client.

Victoria Kingscote is very meticulous. She possesses good client skills; she puts clients at ease and explains things well.

Victoria is fantastic. Her determination to do what is in the best interest of the client and engage in areas that are very rarely trodden is absolutely first rate.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

David Gauler
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David Gauler
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Band 2
Karl de-Loyde
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Karl de-Loyde
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Band 2
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Laura Harper
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Band 2
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Victoria Kingscote
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Band 2