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Thompsons

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire

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Thompsons

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - Yorkshire

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Thompsons has a team of experienced serious injury specialists who frequently act in high-value claims, including brain and neck injuries. The team maintains an impressive client base of national trade unions and often advises on occupational injuries. It also represents private individuals in personal injury claims resulting from RTAs, as well as acting in industrial disease cases. The firm has offices in Leeds and Sheffield.

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Strengths

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  • They provide a personal touch. You can rest easy knowing the whole team has a detailed knowledge of your case.

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  • The solicitors are all person-centred and want the best outcome for their clients. They understand the pressures of litigation and how hard a process it can be for clients and their families.

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  • They are skilled in achieving best possible outcomes for clients with complex injury claims.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Helen Shakespeare
    Helen Shakespeare

    Helen Shakespeare

    Helen Shakespeare handles claims arising from workplace accidents and RTAs, with a focus on spinal and orthopaedic injury cases.

    • I have always found Helen to be person-centred and genuinely passionate about high-quality rehabilitation for her clients.

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    • She is an absolutely fantastic litigator and enormously experienced in high-value personal injury cases.

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