Personal Injury Lawyers for Nottingham & Midlands

Lesley Edwards

Lesley specialises in complex personal injury claims including cross-border cases and is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

I am really proud to say that I have acted for injured Claimants since I qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and I am passionate about helping clients rebuild their lives after suffering devastating accidents.

I have dealt with a broad range of personal injury claims including clients who have suffered traumatic brain injury and/or spinal cord injury. I have been instructed by families who have been bereaved and I have represented them at inquests and supported them in bringing claims on behalf of their loved ones.

At times like these, having suffered a life changing event, what clients really need is clear and practical advice and a lawyer that they can trust to get things done. It means a lot to me that my clients have chosen me to represent them and I see acting for them as a privilege. I really enjoy looking after my clients and forging great relationships, I want them to feel that they have someone on their side. When clients have trusted me with their claim, it is key that they feel I am both approachable and considerate of their needs.

As well as acting for clients injured here in England and Wales I also act for clients who have been seriously injured abroad whilst on holiday or employed abroad. I am also an experienced transport lawyer and have dealt with numerous aviation matters in my career.

Cross border cases can be particularly challenging because they often involve suing a foreign insurer using the laws of the country where the accident happened. This means that they can take longer to resolve than domestic cases and there are more obstacles to overcome. However, because I have years of experience of this type of work, I can predict the issues that we will face and have plenty of strategies to overcome them. It can be frightening if you are seriously injured in a foreign country but I can offer practical advice and support because of my expertise handling claims abroad

I have been instructed in some ground breaking cases through my cross border work. I acted for the Claimant in Wigley-Foster v The Motor Insurers Bureau [Court of Appeal 2016]. In this case the Court of Appeal ordered the Motor Insurers Bureau to pay my client’s damages, in circumstances where the Greek insurer of the driver that had injured her had become insolvent. The decision clarified the law for other Claimants in similar positions and is still the leading authority on this issue.

I have been described by the Legal 500 as a “superb attorney” but the most important thing for me is to make a difference to my clients’ lives; I take pride in being able to offer them legal and moral support throughout the life of their personal injury claim and beyond.

mailto:lesley.edwards@barratts.legal

(0115) 931 5171

David Tomlinson

David is one of the founding partners of Barratt Goff & Tomlinson.

I am David Tomlinson, one of the founding partners of Barratts Solicitors.

I have been handling personal injury claims for over 30 years, particularly those claims involving very serious injuries including spinal cord injury, brain injury and amputations. I am a Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and am also a Deputy for some of my clients who lack capacity to manage their affairs.

I am recognised by the Chambers guide to the legal profession and the Legal 500 as being a leading individual in personal injury work. Past editions of this guide noted “David Tomlinson is praised for his experience in personal injury claims, particularly in complex spinal cord cases. An interviewee highlights that he is “super sharp” and “on top of the law in cases,” while another source adds: “He was incredibly supportive, informative, knowledgeable and reassuring.”

I am also recommended in Legal 500 which describes the firm as “one of the best in the country”. I am the former Secretary of the Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

In addition to obtaining well over £50 million compensation for my clients I have also taken a very active part in the rehabilitation process and by working closely with case managers, occupational therapists, medical practitioners, architects etc I have helped maximise my clients prospects for recovery and helped to improve the quality of their lives and environment following their serious injuries. In the early stages following an accident taking active steps to help with rehabilitation, discharge from hospital and specialist medical treatment is far more important than the pure compensation (although there is no getting away from the fact that maximising the amount of compensation obtainable is going to make a significant difference to long-term quality of life for my clients).

I am very fortunate to be assisted by my colleague, Lee Wraight, who has worked with me for over 20 years.

I live in Rutland with my wife and three children.

david.tomlinson@barratts.legal

0115 931 5199

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Mike Dodd

I have extensive experience of personal injury law, having exclusively represented Claimants in a variety of personal injury matters for over two decades. I pride myself on building excellent client relationships through a pragmatic approach to litigation. It is always my aim to provide clear and practical advice and to put my client and their needs at the heart of the process.

I was delighted to have joined Barratts in May 2022, a firm which embodies my own approach to client service. Working at Barratts has enabled me to provide the highest standards of client service in a niche practice and with a much smaller caseload than I previously handled at larger firms; this means that I can truly give a personal service for clients. I also enjoy the sharing of knowledge and support from working in a team of very senior litigators, with everyone putting the client’s interests first.

Every personal injury claim is different, and I strive to offer my clients an individual service, tailored to their rehabilitation goals. I work hard at building good relationships with the Defendant insurer on my cases to ensure a collaborative approach.

Notable work:

Acted for victims of The Croydon Tram Crash
Recovered £125,000.00 in damages for a claimant injured in a road traffic accident where the defendant insurer denied liability
Acted for the family of a victim of a fatal road traffic accident, pursuing the matter to trial to secure private schooling for the victim’s children
Assisted in a spinal injury case of the utmost severity where damages, if capitalised, exceeded £20million

Many of my clients seek my advice at a time of great difficulty, trauma and shock and the prospect of speaking to a lawyer can be overwhelming. I am committed to doing all I can to help my clients through this process and resolve their claims as efficiently as possible.

Be Campbell

Barratts

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