Headway Salford & Trafford Solicitors List

In the event that an acquired brain injury is a result of an accident or clinical negligence, it might be appropriate to consider taking legal advice.

Brain injuries are complicated and involve different considerations from other forms of injury. It is very important that the solicitor chosen to handle a claim understands the complexities of the injury and how it is likely to affect daily living. A specialist solicitor will know the right experts to instruct in a claim which will result in fair and just compensation.

It is hoped that the following list is helpful to anyone selecting a solicitor who is competent to handle this type of case.

It is recommended anyone wishing to seek advice from a solicitor should consult at least two or three firms before reaching a decision.

Each of the solicitors featured on this list has been able to provide Headway Salford & Trafford with at least two references from satisfied clients (details of which are available on request). 

Potter Rees Serious Injury Solicitors LLP	0800 027 25 57	Email Company
Pannone LLP	08000 384 384	Email Company
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors LLP	08000 232 233	Email Company
Fentons Solicitors LLP	0800 55 77 88	Email Company
Thompsons Solicitors	08000 224 224	Email Company

Furthermore, each of the above solicitors has agreed to work within the National Headway Personal Injury Lawyers Code of Conduct. This is to ensure that each legal firm has the relevant experience in the field of brain injury and that those using the services of these solicitors can have confidence in the quality and expertise of the firm and its commitment to addressing their particular needs and circumstances.

By signing up to the National Headway Code of Conduct the Personal Injury Lawyers (and their employees):

• Should, when dealing with service users/carers, conduct themselves in a manner which upholds and enhances the reputation of Headway and the other firms of solicitors featured in the list.
• Should not claim to have specialist skills or experience, which they do not possess.
• Should not pressurise Headway Groups and Branches to endorse or recommend the services offered by the firm.Should provide Headway service users/carers with a free initial consultation to answer any questions they may have, provide them with appropriate information about the firm and to allow them to make an informed choice.
• Should not put undue pressure on Headway service users/carers to appoint the firm to act on their behalf and should recognise their right to consider other solicitors prior to making a decision about who should represent them.
• Should act in the best interests of the service users/carers and not make excessive or unnecessary charges.
• Should keep themselves up to date with current law and undertake regular Headway training to help them fully understand the needs, issues and aspirations of service users/carers.
• Should recognise that service users/carers are often coping with extremely distressing circumstances and provide them with the respect and sensitivity required at such times.
• Should recognise their duty to avoid sexual, financial, emotional or any other form of client exploitation. In particular, they must not use their professional relationship to establish or pursue a sexual or improper emotional relationship with a service user.
• Should respect the privacy and dignity of the service users/carers and not make approaches within the hospital setting, which might be interpreted as applying undue pressure on Headway service users/carers.

If any other solicitors would like to be included on the above list, please contact Headway Salford & Trafford on 0800 138 6594 or by email at help@headwayhouse.org.uk