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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
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Augustines Injury Law is the personal injury department of VWV, dealing exclusively with accident claims and personal injury claims for compensation. Our extensive legal expertise enables our solicitors to recover millions of pounds in compensation every year, whilst at the same time providing a friendly and approachable service.
We are renowned for providing a first rate legal service to a consistent standard of excellence. We can operate on a no win, no fee basis, ensuring that you get the best possible compensation for your injury.
We can deal with any type of personal injury claim for compensation, such as those arising from:
- accidents at work
- road traffic accidents
- workplace diseases
- asbestos-related illness
- asthma
- vibration white finger
- hearing loss
- work-related upper limb disorders
- slips and trips
- holiday accidents
- faulty goods
- injuries caused by animals
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Strengths
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VWV has a full range of experience and are careful in allocating work to appropriate fee earners.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKVWV is very knowledgeable and understanding.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKAll communication with VWV is clear and efficient.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKVWV has excellent written communication and is always available at any time on the phone.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKVWV's solicitors are careful, thoughtful and genuinely want to do the best for their clients.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Jonathan Peacock
Jonathan Peacock assists with catastrophic injury claims, including those related to incidents occurring abroad. Jonathan Peacock has a tenacious approach to cases.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKJonathan Peacock is incredibly astute and knows how to run litigation. He is very good with clients and his tactical analysis is outstanding.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKJonathan is very tactical and knows how to present a claim.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Nicola Bickham
Head of the PI department, Nicola Bickham has extensive experience of handling cases arising from RTAs. She demonstrates notable strength in advising on matters related to catastrophic injuries. Nicola has been professionally helpful and supportive with me from the word 'go'. She is always available and continues to push along my complex case in a caring manner.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKNicola demonstrates excellent communication and clear clarification of questions.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKNicola is the full package. She is caring, thoughtful, cautious when necessary and assiduous in ensuring she does the right thing by the client.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKNicola Bickham is bright and knowledgeable. Her procedural technical knowledge complimented by client care sets her head and shoulders above others.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch Dan Thompson
Dan Thompson acts for claimants on personal injury claims stretching from RTAs to workplace accidents. Dan Thompson is very good at giving sensible and down-to-earth advice.
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant respondentUKDan treated the case with kindness, compassion and professionalism.
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Ranked Individuals at VWV (3)
South West
Jonathan Peacock
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
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Head of Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
View profile Dan Thompson
Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant
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