Newcastle Head Injury Team

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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Helen Thomson (formerly Seabury) - Solicitor

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

   

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  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.

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  Rebecca Maddock - Trainee Solicitor

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

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  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.

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  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.