Lester Aldridge LLP has developed a strong reputation for handling the full gamut of personal injury claims, most notably brain and spinal injuries arising from road traffic and workplace incidents. Spanning offices in Bournemouth and Southampton, the personal injury practice is led by the ‘very experienced’ David Healy, a specialist in medical negligence cases. Healy is joined by ’top-class lawyers’ Karen Watts, Fiona Brooke and Tom Hartigan, who handle spinal injury, brain injury, fatal accident and dependency claims.
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‘This team is growing in reputation with increasing value and complexity of the claims managed. Members of the team develop good working relationships with clients as a foundation to successful litigation and improved outcomes.’
‘David Healy is a very experienced practitioner in the highest value claims, from both workplace and road traffic accidents. He is approachable and supportive and sees the bigger picture. He is adept at concluding claims quickly and beneficially.'
- 'Karen Watts is an experienced litigator, who approaches difficult case with sound judgement and common sense.’
- ‘David Healy, Fiona Brooke, Karen Watts and Tom Hartigan are all top-class lawyers.’
‘Tom Hartigan: excellent with challenging clients. Experienced with brain injury cases.'
- 'Fiona Brooke and Christopher Price are up-and-coming bright stars. Fantastically intelligent and hard working, I feel sure that they are going to feature very prominently in the team and in high value PI work in the future.'
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Practice head
David Healy
Other key lawyers
Tom Hartigan; Fiona Brooke; Karen Watts