Hodge Jones & Allen‘s personal injury and industrial disease practice is highlighted for its ’in-depth specialised knowledge of the industrial negligance legal and regulatory framework’. The team is experienced in asbestos and mesothelioma litigation, as well as in matters concerning catastrophic injuries acquired in the workplace or abroad. Leticia Williams co-heads the team with Isobel Lovett; Williams’ road traffic injuries and pediatric claims complement Lovett’s experience in industrial diseases and asbestos. Riffat Yaqub is noted for their expertise in cases concerning amputation, polytrauma and orthopaedic injury claims. Lorna Webster is noted for her ‘excellent manner with clients’ in asbestos-related litigation, while Ken Brough frequently advises claimants on serious and fatal injuries, including brain, spinal cord and amputation injuries. Louise Jukes holds over 20 years of experience in traumatic injury litigation, including those resulting in chronic pain, injuries to spinal cords or brains to both adults and children. Other key figures include Lyndsey-Gordon Webb, who specialises in workplace injury claims, both physical and psychiatric injuries - especially those arising from military environments.
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Testimonials
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‘An in depth specialised knowledge of the industrial negligance legal and regualtory framework.’
‘Isobel Lovett is a highly knowledgable solicitor in mesothelioma and asbestos related litigation, she is very empathetic towards her clients and is able to convey the complexities of the law in this area with clarity and passion.’
‘The asbestos team at Hodge Jones & Allen is both experienced and very effective with a great track record of acting for claimants in relation to asbestos-related injuries.’
‘An excellent industrial disease team.’
‘Lorna Webster is a good solicitor, she has an excellent manner with clients.’
'A great reputation for representing claimants in high-value and innovative personal injury cases, including cases involving actions against public authorities.’
‘Excellent understanding of a claimant's needs when running a case. Good strength in depth.’
'A very impressive claimant personal injury practice. From my experience of them, the team are very experienced, knowledgeable and highly professional. ’
Key clients
- Tony Smith re: Ann Smith (Deceased)
- MC re: BC (Deceased) - fatal asbestosis
- Trevor Ellen
- TC re FC (Deceased) - fatal mesothelioma
- Robert Collins
- Babulal Godhania
- Fatal Mesothelioma client (Mr C1)
- Fatal Mesothelima Client (Mr C2)
- Living Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer client ( Mr W)
- Living Mesothelioma client (Mr C3)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Leticia Williams; Isobel Lovett
Other key lawyers
Riffat Yaqub; Lorna Webster; Ken Brough; Louise Jukes; Lyndsey Gordon-Webb