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committed to injured people
A not-for-profit organisation
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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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
Charlotte is an experienced solicitor with the ability to manage complex and high value claims. Her approach often results in early interim payments and cases being resolved without the need for lengthy court proceedings. Charlotte is proficient at dealing with vulnerable clients and clients who lack capacity. Expertise Charlotte specialises in personal injury litigation for those who have suffered life changing injuries including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations,...
Personal injury legal practice 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
Mr Malcolm Johnson of LIME SOLICITORS in London
Malcolm Johnson is the head of the Abuse team at Lime Solicitors. He is a solicitor advocate, who has represented his clients at trial, inquests, in the Upper Tier Tribunal and in the Court of Appeal. He is a Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and a member of the Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel as well as a Founder Member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers. Malcolm won “Claimant Lawyer of the Year” at the Personal Injury Awards 2023, and is...
Personal injury - Fellow
Mr Gordon Dalyell of DIGBY BROWN LLP in Edinburgh
Gordon Dalyell qualified as a solicitor in 1990, and joined Digby Brown, as a partner, in 1998. He heads up the Network Department. He has wide experience in dealing with many areas of personal injury, including accidents at work, and road traffic accidents, as well as fatal accident claims and claims for miscarriages of justice.  Gordon obtained rights of audience as a Solicitor-Advocate (civil) in 2003. He has been accredited as a specialist in Personal Injury Law by the Law Society...
Personal injury - Fellow
Mrs Parisa Costigan of GLANVILLES DAMANT LTD in Newport
I am a volunteer with AVMA ( Action for victims of medical accidents) and provide legal advice and assistance to members of the public who contact the charity.I have also acted for a number of clients who  initially contacted Avma and other charities for assistance . 
Personal injury - Senior Litigator
I am a Principal Lawyer specialising in public inquiries, abuse law and human rights at human rights at Slater & Gordon (UK) Ltd. I am an accredited APIL Senior Litigator. As a Principal Lawyer in the abuse team at Slater and Gordon I act for victims of physical and sexual abuse including claims against schools, hospitals, the Ministry of Defence, sporting clubs including football and gymnastics, the Scouts, local authorities and religious institutions. I am regularly instructed via the...
Personal injury legal practice Personal injury - Senior Litigator
Mr John Hagan of DPP LAW SOLICITORS LLP in Bootle
I specialise in claims against the Police and other detaining authorities such as the Court, Prison and National Probation Service, the CPS and NCA. 
Personal injury - Senior Litigator
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