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Weightmans

Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant

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Personal Injury: Mainly Defendant - Scotland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The Weightmans personal injury defence practice covers the full range of employers' and public liability cases, regularly handling catastrophic and fatal claims, and often acting on behalf of many of the UK's top insurers and adjusters. The team is active on RTAs, with expertise in motor fraud claims, and also has a solid track record in disease claims, including asbestos-related cases. The Scottish team is skilled at handling marine disputes and cross-border matters, with its strong presence south of the border facilitating UK-wide assistance for clients.

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Strengths

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  • The solicitors at Weightmans are intelligent and hard-working, both at partner level and at the more junior level.

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  • They are knowledgeable, with an ability to grasp the issues as well as negotiating skills and approachability.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pamela Stevenson
    Pamela Stevenson

    Pamela Stevenson

    Pamela Stevenson is particularly active on industrial disease claims, including those concerning fatalities. She offers further experience handling RTAs and abuse claims.

    • I rate Pamela highly. She is approachable and knows what she is doing.

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  • Mark Hastings
    Mark Hastings

    Mark Hastings

    Mark Hastings handles a variety of personal injury claims arising from accidents in the workplace, on the road and in public liability spaces.

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