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Ian Carrier

Ian Carrier

UK 2026

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About

Provided by RWK Goodman

UK

Practice Areas

Amputation | Brain Injury | Chronic Pain and CRPS | Injury | Inquests and Fatal Claims | Road accidents | Spinal Injury

Career

Ian is a partner who heads up the Oxford Personal Injury team and the firm’s team of spinal injury specialists. His main areas of expertise include catastrophic injury work, especially traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury claims resulting in paralysis or partial paralysis. He also specialises in fatality claims.

Chambers Legal Directory’s independent research asserts that Ian has “a genuine interest in you as a person“, while also stating that he “is admired for his considerable experience in catastrophic personal injury claims involving brain and spinal injuries”. He is recognised as a leader in his field. Ian is also identified by The Legal 500 UK as “a dedicated and experienced practitioner” who exhibits “impressive attention to detail and case preparation skills”.

Ian is a regular lecturer and contributor to professional associations, such as Thames Valley Police Family Liaison Officers and Citizens Advice Bureau.

Ian qualified as a Solicitor in 1996 and became a partner in Marshall & Galpin Oxford in 2004. He joined RWK Goodman as a Partner following the two firms’ merger in September 2008.

Professional Memberships

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

Oxford Medico-Legal Society

Motor Accidents Solicitors Society (MASS)

Spinal Injuries Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - Thames Valley

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Individual Editorial

Ian Carrier leads RWK Goodman's spinal injuries team and frequently advises on catastrophic injury cases, with claims including road traffic collisions and workplace accidents.

Strengths

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  • Ian is a highly intelligent person who goes above and beyond what is sometimes expected. His knowledge is very well regarded and he ensures clients receive the best understanding of complex terms.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Ian is prolific in his field. He is passionate about spinal cord injury and about ensuring his clients have access to the best possible outcomes.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Ian is super on the detail and has a very good practice.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Ian is an outstanding personal injury lawyer with a cautious, common-sense approach that identifies issues in good time. He has very strong knowledge and experience of liability and quantum issues.

    Personal Injury: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Thames Valley

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