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Band 2

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

North West

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Andrew Zajac

UK

Practice Areas

Andrew is a Partner in the serious injury department, where he focuses on representing both adults and children in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries. His expertise spans brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, chronic pain, and polytrauma.

Renowned for his ability to communicate legal advice clearly and effectively, Andrew consistently exceeds client expectations. His meticulous approach and commitment to client care set him apart.

Peers and clients alike describe Andrew as “an outstanding solicitor” and “a strategic thinker with exceptional intelligence,” particularly praised for his skill in managing complex and sensitive cases.

Career

Andrew completed his training and qualified as a solicitor in 2006, when he became a personal injury lawyer. He joined HCC Solicitors’ serious injury team in 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience and dedication to his field.

Professional Memberships

Andrew is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and has previously served as company secretary for Headway Hertfordshire.

Andrew frequently delivers training sessions to charities, case managers and allied health professionals, and other organisations, helping them understand the legal process and its role in rehabilitation.

Personal

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys family life and actively supports youth sports, coaching both cricket and football. He still plays cricket himself (just about!) and is always up for a challenge that supports a good cause and keeps him fit.

Work Highlights

During a career spanning nearly 20 years, Andrew has had the privilege of working with many individuals whose lives have been impacted by serious injury. Highlights include working as part of a team that succeeded in overcoming difficult liability arguments at trial and securing much needed rehabilitation and a 7-figure award of damages for a client who sustained a serious brain injury; obtaining interim payments for an amputee who was injured in the course of their work. This ensured financial stability and enabled rehabilitation and suitable accommodation to be implemented pending liability being resolved.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - North West

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Band 2
Individual Editorial

Andrew Zajac is well versed in handling cases involving serious injuries arising from RTAs and accidents at work. He specialises in advising on claims involving brain injury and orthopaedic injury.

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