The ‘well-rounded team’ at Lester Aldridge LLP is recognised for its expertise in brain and spinal injuries, particularly those arising from road traffic accidents and workplace incidents. David Healy leads the division, bringing extensive experience in litigating catastrophic injury claims and demonstrating ’dogged determination to maximise the value of cases’. Karen Watts specialises in brain injury, as well as fatal accident and dependency claims, which are areas also covered by Tom Hartigan. Fiona Brooke focuses on serious orthopaedic injuries, with additional experience in handling Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claims.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lester Aldridge has a long-established reputation along the south coast as a top firm. In recent years, their personal injury department has expanded to give them a higher profile and a greater foothold in the catastrophic injury market. The firm provides good access to its clients across a range of smart, modern offices, markets well and generally, offers a top-tier service to injured claimants.’

  • ‘David Healy is a vastly experienced litigator in high-value, catastrophic, brain injury and spinal injury claims. He has a good reputation within that sector as a determined but realistic litigator and is strongly supportive of his clients with a dogged determination to maximise the value of cases.'

  • 'Karen Watts is an efficient, experienced litigator who approaches claims with common sense and a realistic appraisal of what can be achieved for her clients.’
  • ‘A well-rounded team with strength and depth.’

  • ‘The team led by David Healy is exceptional.’

  • ‘David Healy goes the extra mile to offer the best possible service.’

Practice head

David Healy

Other key lawyers

Karen Watts; Fiona Brooke; Tom Hartigan