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Leigh Day

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Why choose us

We are specialists in our field and ranked top by the two foremost legal directories, Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500.

For over 30 years we’ve been the ‘go-to’ firm known to help people with spinal injuries achieve financial security and rebuild their lives.

Putting you first

We’ve taken our cases to the highest courts and won, setting precedents to benefit other clients. Securing the best possible settlement for your future really matters to us. We’ve seen first-hand the importance of timely and effective rehabilitation. Ensuring you have access to the best in the field is our priority.

Our services

We act for people who’ve suffered injury both in the UK and around the world. Our personal injury team act in all kinds of cases, including road traffic accidents, accidents at work, accidents at home and even extreme sports. We’ve also acted on behalf of clients who’ve been through disasters such as train crashes and terrorist attacks.

Our clinical negligence team helps those who’ve been injured as a result of substandard care by a medical professional. This can include misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, incorrect treatment or surgical mistakes.

We can help you get the welfare benefits you need and have an employment team who can help with issues around returning to work. Furthermore, we have a highly-regarded human rights team who are there to help getting access to health and social care provisions. 

Case study – Rod’s Story

Rod was a keen cyclist who collided with a tractor during one of his training rides, resulting in a severe spinal injury. Watch how we helped Rod get the compensation he deserves and get the specialist support he needs.

 

Meet the team

Dan deals with complex personal injury claims, acting for people who have suffered catastrophic, life-changing injuries such as spinal cord injury, amputation and fatal accidents. He has worked with Spinal Injuries Association for many years. His cases include acting for a 25-year-old man who was permanently confined to a wheelchair after being crushed under a JCB, and for a 16-year-old left paraplegic after a scooter accident.

Olive Lewin is an experienced healthcare lawyer who has specialised in the field for more than 25 years, having previously trained as a nurse. Olive was the solicitor instructed in the case of Hassell v Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This was a significant claim on the issue of consent in a spinal cord injury claim, where the client recovered in excess of £4.4 million.

Bethany Sanders

Bethany specialises in serious injury claims, including spinal injury, brain injury, amputee claims and fatal accidents.  She has represented many people who’ve sustained life-changing injuries, working with them to ensure rehabilitation, support, equipment and suitable accommodation is in place as soon as possible.

Anna is an experienced clinical negligence solicitor who has a specialist interest in claims involving spinal injury. Anna has specific experience in dealing with cases involving injuries causing chronic pain due to the negligent performance of injections into the spine.