Situated in Nottingham, Barratts Solicitors acts for claimants in brain and spinal injury litigation, medical practitioner negligence claims, fatal accidents and inquests, and illness and disease claims. Leading the clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams, Alison Brooks has a wealth of experience in cases relating to delayed diagnoses, dental claims and complex neurological and orthopaedic injuries. Heading up the personal injury team, Lesley Edwards specialises in injury claims arising from road accidents, including issues such as traumatic brain injuries, amputations, spinal injuries and psychological trauma. Vicki Holmes leads on clinical negligence matters, and Mike Dodd frequently assists with personal injury matters relating to traumatic brain injuries and psychological trauma. With a focus on personal injury claims, Bernadine Campbell assists with subtle brain injury cases and catastrophic injury issues.
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‘Barratts Solicitors put the client at the heart of their practice, recognising each as an individual with their own specific needs in relation to their recovery from injury. They are easy to work with, open, listen, challenge where needed, receptive and work in collaboration with all parties to achieve the best for their clients.’
‘They are passionate about positive outcomes for clients. My dealings on cases with Mike Dodd and Bernadine Campbell have been extremely professional but also friendly and approachable at the same time.’
‘Alison Brooks has vast experience in her field. That experience is directed to what matters in a case. She is hard working and has the ability to understand the most complex medical issues, often in the most difficult cases.'
- 'Mike Dodd is an efficient and pragmatic lawyer, he gets to grips with cases very quickly and is very client friendly.’
‘Alison Brooks is an exceptional lawyer. Her knowledge of her area of law is first rate, and this is complemented by her very personal approach to her clients and their litigation journey.’
‘You are made to feel valued and that everything you say is being listened to. Alison Brook is always empathetic and extremely professional but at the same time you can really see she is a kind and genuine person who is extremely passionate about what she does.'
Work highlights
Advised a client on a severe traumatic brain injury case. Negotiated a substantial interim payment with the defendant insurer.
Advised a client on a complex personal injury case. As a result of third-party negligence, the client was severely disabled and subsequently a lump sum settlement was reached in order to aid rehabilitation needs.
Instructed on a severe delayed diagnosis case. An interim payment was secured, as well as an award that helped the client's financial security.
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Practice head
Alison Brooks; Lesley Edwards
Other key lawyers
Vicki Holmes; Mike Dodd; Bernadine Campbell