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committed to injured people
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committed to injured people

Police or prison injury compensation lawyers

Our specialist lawyers can advise you on legal options available if you have suffered an injury or illness as a result of actions (or lack of action) by the police or prison service. We may be able to help if you are the victim of excessive force or police negligence.

Only specialist police and prison injury compensation lawyers are listed on this page.

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Mr Simon Jessett of CWC SOLICITORS in Plymouth
Qualified as a Solicitor in 1999. Practising personal injury law for over 20 years working for both Defendant and Claimant law firms. Practising predominantly Claimant personal injury now for 20 years. Simon is a senior litigator at APIL and Partner at his current law firm. Simon has a wealth of experience in all types of personal injury claims particularly those of value resulting in brain or spinal injuries and amputations. 
Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Mr Jonathan Mark Wellington of WATKINS & GUNN in Newport
I am a Partner in Watkins and Gunn. I have practised in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence work for close to 30 years. I now predominantly deal with Multi track personal injury matters and Medical Negligence. I pride myself on delivering practical , empathetic advice to clients, placing them at the centre of the process.
Personal injury - Fellow
I am a Partner in balfour+manson LLP with over 28 years’ experience of personal injury litigation, specialising in pursuing clinical negligence claims on behalf of individuals. I have extensive experience in high value, catastrophic injury claims, particularly cerebral palsy, birth trauma, eye surgery and delayed diagnosis of cancer. I conduct cases in all areas including surgical, GP and dental cases, as well as in related health professions and in respect of cosmetic...
Clinical negligence lawyer Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Dawn joined Digby Brown in 2008 having graduated from Strathclyde University in 2000. She qualified as a solicitor and notary public in 2002. Dawn is a Partner in our insurance litigation department and deals with accidents on the road, at work, occupier and public liability claims as well as fatal accidents. Dawn has considerable experience of cases both in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session; has developed a noticeable track record of conducting and winning Proofs in both and has a...
Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Fellow
David has recovered over £50M in damages in his career, to date.  David is recognised by the Legal 500 (2018): “David Withers is an up and coming star who is willing to take on and fight the most difficult cases to obtain a result for his client. Despite this difficult case load he is almost always successful, obtaining great outcomes for his client despite the difficulties he faces”. David manages a team of neuro-trauma specialists and is one of the three Partners...
Brain injury lawyer Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Fellow
APIL accredited senior litigator. Surrey Law Society's Lawyer of the Year 2023. Ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers. I am a solicitor with over 25 years’ experience of acting for injured and bereaved clients. I set up my own firm in June 2021. My clients are at the heart of everything I do. I provide a personal service which is individually tailored to each client’s needs. Unlike most firms, I do not charge my clients and my fees are limited to what I recover from the Defendant....
Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Mr Andrew Otchie of 12 OLD SQUARE in London
I am Barrister representing Claimants in personal injury cases. I have undertaken advocacy courses in the University of Oxford and the USA. I have been a tenant at 12 Old Square Chambers since 2010 and built up a strong following from a broad range of Solicitors. I enjoy working with a diverse client base and also undertake work in employment disputes. Whilst based in London, I am happy to travel for work and will take on cases on a CFA basis. I will also take on pro-bono work in appropriate...
Personal injury - Junior Counsel
Ms Amber Braybrooke of HORWICH COHEN COGHLAN SOLICITORS in London
I am an Associate Partner specialising in serious and catastrophic injury claims. I act for those that have suffered life changing injuries including; serious orthopaedic injuries requiring prosthetics, spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries. I have been involved with the London Bridge Inquest following the London Bridge/Borough Market terrorist attack in June 2017, the Salisbury nerve agent/novichok attack in March 2018 and the Plymouth shooting attack in August 2021.  I...
Personal injury - Senior Litigator
I qualified in 1994 from Queens' University , Belfast where I studied both my law degree and Certificate of Professional Legal Studies. I completed my apprenticeship with Hewitt and Gilpin and have worked in the personal injury department of MacElhatton Solictors since 1995. I specialise in all aspects of personal injury work to include medical negligence, road traffic accidents and accidents at work.  I have been the Northern Ireland Secretary for APIL for over 15...
Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
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