Personal injury solicitors in Derby

Getting to know us

Joanne Davies

Chartered Legal Executive - Authorised 11/06/2001

Joanne is a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Claimant Personal Injury Law for over 25 years and was admitted to the Institute of Legal Executives in 2001.

With her years of experience Joanne will focus on achieving the best result for you and obtain maximum compensation for you.

Joanne has dealt with all aspects of personal injury claims over the years to include accidents at work, slips, trips and falls, occupier’s liability, public liability, product liability, animal bites and attacks, beauty and laser treatments, fatal accidents and criminal injury claims.

Joanne advises and supports clients who have suffered with a broad range of injuries from soft tissue injuries and single fractures to life changing injuries to include loss of limb, head injury, chronic pain and somatoform disorder.

The majority of cases do not go to trial as an agreement is usually reached, even if it is at the door of the Court, but Joanne has had several successful cases at trial against the Local Authority and other companies.

Joanne offers a personal service and will deal with your claim from start to finish and she will strive to provide you with an excellent level of client care.

The Department is supervised by Chris Gabb.

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Am I eligible to make a personal injury claim?

We're dedicated to protecting our clients at all times and take pride in the fact that we do not represent insurance companies, hospitals or other large corporations. Eddowes Waldron Solicitors are a well established, local team who truly understand how an accident can leave you feeling vulnerable. Our personal injury team is considered to be one of the leaders in this field in Derbyshire.

Quite simply, if you've been injured as a result of another person's negligence, you should be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. The general rule is that you have 3 years from the date of the injury to make a claim, however it is always best to seek legal advice as soon as possible following an accident. Click the buttons below to get in touch with one of our personal injury solicitors.

Claims hotline 01332 348 484

Some helpful points to consider

Establish if there were any eye witnesses and if so, make a note of their names and addresses
Report the accident immediately to your line manager
Ensure that an accident report is completed and submitted to your employer as quickly as possible after the accident
See your GP or go to A&E at your local hospital to ensure that your injuries can be confirmed at a later date
Take photographs of the scene as soon as possible after your accident

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Accidents in the workplace

Despite health and safety legislation, workplace accidents still occur on a daily basis due to negligence from employers. We have been involved in a wide range of cases relating to accidents at work, ranging from minor to catastrophic injuries.

Eddowes Waldron Solicitors have over 40 years of experience assisting individuals who have sustained a serious injury. We have helped recover millions of pounds in compensation and do not charge a success fee. If you would like to pursue a serious injury or catastrophic injury claim against your employer, we will do so on a 'no win, no fee' basis.

Types of claim

Making a claim

We understand that an accident can leave you feeling vulnerable and frustrated, which is why we have a highly skilled and experienced team, led by Joanne Davies, who are able to give you all of the information and support you require. Your claim will be handled from beginning to end by a personal injury lawyer, giving you the best compensation result.

The process of making a claim can begin as soon as you get in touch, either by filling in an enquiry form or phoning the claim hotline.

NO WIN NO FEE

MAXIMUM COMPENSATION

Brain and spinal injuries

A brain or spinal injury can have a life changing impact on you and your family. It can be extremely difficult to deal with and can impact your ability to work, build relationships and your general quality of life.

Each case is treated individually, with our brain and spinal injury claims striving to ease the financial burden required to make the necessary changes in your life. We can help you to identify care packages, benefits and practical adaptations and are committed to ensuring that you are fully compensated.