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Thank you very much for all you did for us. Our lives are so much better through your help.

Barry Coates

Contact us for advice

Newcastle Head Injury Team

Gainsborough House
34-40 Grey Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 6AE

Click here for map and directions

Tel: 0800 9174 199
Fax: 0191 230 2478

We act for clients throughout the North of England including Teesside, Co Durham, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Cumbria.

"Irwin Mitchell's Newcastle office maintains a stellar reputation for its handling of severe injury cases involving high-figure settlements."
Chambers and Partners, 2011/12

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North East

Staff Profiles

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    Fran Mayes - Partner

    I specialise in helping people who have sustained serious and life changing injuries. I particularly assist individuals who have suffered brain and spinal cord injuries and multiple orthopaedic injuries in claiming compensation following injury.

  • John Davis Image
    John Davis - Partner

    I lead a team of dedicated lawyers who act for clients with serious injuries caused as a result of accidents, in particular head and spinal cord injuries resulting in permanent disability.

  • Angela Kirtley Image
    Angela Kirtley - Partner

    I specialise in helping adults and children who have suffered brain injury associated with permanent disability caused by accidents or as a result of clinical negligence.

    I strive to ensure that through the claims procedure our clients enjoy an improved standard and quality of life providing support, advice, assistance and equipment.

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    Lindsey Houghton - Associate

    I aim to secure interim payments whenever possible, in order to obtain specialist equipment and assistance at an early stage, to assist with rehabilitation and improve quality of life.

  • Helen Thomson (formerly Seabury) Image
    Helen Thomson (formerly Seabury) - Solicitor

    I have specialist experience of assisting individuals who have sustained a head injury to pursue compensation claims.

     

  • Jane Pyrah Image
    Jane Pyrah - Solicitor

    My team specialises in claims for adults and children who have suffered brain or spinal injuries. These injuries are mainly as a result of a road traffic accidents or accidents at work.

  • Rebecca Maddock Image
    Rebecca Maddock - Trainee Solicitor

    I am dedicated to providing an excellent standard of service, and to improving quality of life for our clients.

  • Kate Nicklin Image
    Kate Nicklin - Paralegal

    I am dedicated to changing the quality of lives of our clients after they have been seriously injured. For me, it is not only about securing large settlements for clients, but also to ensure their long term rehabilitation. This includes securing early interim payments whenever possible.

  • Edward Tomlinson Image
    Edward Tomlinson - Financial Adviser

    I advise claimants and their solicitors on pre-settlement financial matters, including periodical payments, the indexation issue and alternative settlement options. I assist clients by guiding them through the financial maze of settlement options and ensure that they get the best possible financial deal.

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