Specialist focus
We concentrate on serious and catastrophic injury cases, including the most complex claims.
Serious Injury Law
Specialist legal support after life-changing injury
Serious Injury Law helps people and families affected by catastrophic injury secure the legal, financial and rehabilitation support they need to rebuild their lives.
Experience
Over 33 years handling serious injury cases
Recognition
Recognised by leading legal directories
Results
Experienced in multi-million pound settlements
Support
Support that goes beyond compensation
What Serious Injury Law does
We provide specialist legal representation for people who have suffered serious, life-changing injuries. Our role is to secure the right compensation while helping clients access care, rehabilitation, interim payments, specialist equipment, adapted accommodation and long-term support.
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Legal expertise
We investigate liability, build evidence and pursue the maximum compensation available.
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Immediate support
We work to secure interim payments and early rehabilitation where possible.
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Rehabilitation planning
We help coordinate treatment, case management and specialist assessments.
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Future security
We consider long-term care, housing, mobility, welfare and financial needs.
Why choose Serious Injury Law?
Serious injury claims require depth of expertise, careful planning and a team that understands the long-term impact of catastrophic injury. Serious Injury Law combines specialist legal knowledge with practical support for recovery, independence and future security.
Proven experience
Our teams have decades of experience securing substantial settlements for injured clients.
Trusted networks
We work with leading medical experts, accident investigators, case managers and charities.
Human support
We build close relationships with clients and families, tailoring support around individual needs.
Injuries we support with
We support people affected by a wide range of serious and life-changing injuries, helping clients and families access legal, financial and rehabilitation support.
Brain injury
Support for traumatic and acquired brain injury, including rehabilitation, care, equipment, housing and long-term financial needs.
Spinal injury
Specialist help after spinal cord injury, including interim payments, adapted accommodation, mobility support and future care planning.
Road traffic injuries
Representation for serious injuries involving drivers, passengers, cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and road-related hazards.
Other serious injuries
Support for amputation, complex orthopaedic injury, cerebral palsy, workplace injury, criminal injury, psychological injury, chronic pain, fatal injury and medical negligence.
Rehabilitation services
Recovery after serious injury is about much more than compensation. Serious Injury Law helps clients access practical rehabilitation services designed around their immediate needs and long-term independence.
Early rehabilitation
We work to put treatment and support in place as soon as possible, including physiotherapy, specialist treatment and equipment.
Case management
Experienced case managers coordinate care, rehabilitation goals and the support services involved in recovery.
Emotional recovery
We help promote access to psychological support, counselling and specialist treatment where needed.
Practical independence
Support may include housing adaptations, property purchase, specialist wheelchairs, adapted vehicles and vocational training.
Financial and welfare support
We help clients understand available benefits, welfare support and interim payments to reduce pressure during recovery.
Our people
Our solicitors, case managers and rehabilitation experts work together to help clients access the right legal advice and practical support.
We bring specialist experience, care and a shared commitment to making a positive difference for every person we support.
Gillian Lakes
Solicitor, Partner, Director of Serious Injury
Gillian is a solicitor, specialising in catastrophic and serious injuries – including those from road traffic accidents and workplace incidents. She has a focus on serious and catastrophic injury cases, including brain, spinal injuries, and amputations.
Ben Priestley
Partner, Solicitor
Ben is a Partner with more than 25 years’ experience. He works closely with families from the earliest stages of a case, and is committed to helping them access early rehabilitation and the long-term support they need to rebuild their lives.
Julia Eyton
Fellow Chartered Legal Executive, Partner
Julia is a Partner, driven to help people achieve the best possible outcome in challenging situations. With her experience, skill set, and determination, she is committed to making a meaningful difference and helping her clients move forward.
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