Practice Areas
Occupational Disease – Having practiced in Occupational Disease matters from almost the outset of his legal career, Jim Hester has comprehensive understanding of this specialist area of law. His expertise extends across all areas of occupational disease cases, involving all forms of asbestos-related injury, vibration related injury, noise induced hearing loss, occupational asthma and others.
Personal Injury - As an experienced personal injury law barrister, Jim Hester represents both claimants and defendants, working on cases arising from accidents in the workplace, public places, on the road and beyond. With his personable nature, Jim is popular with both professional and lay-clients alike, with one solicitor describing how is, “able to put the client at ease with his relaxed style, whilst at the same time gaining their confidence and respect with easily understood explanations and advice.”
Military Claims – Before being called to the bar, Jim Hester was a Major in the Royal Marines Commandos for 10 years. This first-hand military experience makes him an obvious choice for solicitors looking to instruct a barrister on personal injury claims involving military personnel. Jim’s understanding of military organisations, the rank structure and the roles of individuals within can give great insight into cases, and how liability may lie.
