Our panel of specialist solicitors have signed Brake's Solicitor Code of Conduct for supporting road crash victims and can help with things like wills, probate, claims for damages and much more.
Browse the solicitor directory below to find an expert solicitor that can help you after a crash.
You can request a free meeting from any solicitor in our directory, with no obligation to use their services.
- You can search by region to find a solicitor in your area.
- You can also find an expert solicitor who can help with a military case, or if the crash happened abroad.
- For more information and advice about how to choose a solicitor to support you, click here.
Eastern
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell are one of the UK’s most respected law firms with an independently, nationally recognised personal injury team. We help support our clients with their claims after a road traffic collision as well as their families to help them access the best possible medical care, rehabilitation and financial support, reaching an outcome that can make a real difference to their lives.
Our personal injury lawyers also help bereaved families, who rely on us to fight fearlessly to protect their best interests and to try and gain justice for them in the most difficult of situations.
We are also one of the only law firms in the country to have a national specialist road traffic collision team, with years of experience in dealing with road traffic collisions; this offers extra insight in investigating and supporting your claim.
We also have nationally recognised legal teams who can offer you support in other areas that could also be impacted by the incident. For example: employment, family matters, commercial matters, wills, trusts and probate, tax and pensions.
Stephanie, Irwin Mitchell client: “I valued the honesty of the solicitor that I dealt with. The approachability and the humanness. They were caring."
For an initial call with one of our specialist expert lawyers, please contact us using the details below, or complete this form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Contact:
Angela Batchelor
T: 0207 4213915 (DDI) or 07341047403 (mobile)
E: Angela.Batchelor@IrwinMitchell.com
East Midlands
Hodge Jones & Allen
Hodge Jones & Allen have been helping individuals to right wrongs for over 40 years. We share Brake’s values of putting families first and listening to their needs. Our specialist team of lawyers have years of extensive experience dealing with fatal and catastrophic injuries.
We can help with:
- Pursuing a personal injury or medical negligence claim when a death or serious injury has occurred, due to negligence
- Dealing with an inquest – a very specific legal investigation conducted by a coroner to establish the circumstances surrounding a person’s death
- Managing the financial implications of a sudden death, including dealing with the will
- Employment law – guiding you through the complexities of the law
- Mental capacity and deputyships – a highly specialist area, dealing with the Court of Protection
- Family law matters
- Human rights – guiding you through your rights and the duties of others.
Contact:
Ken Brough
T: 07964 946051
E: kbrough@hja.net
Leticia Williams
T: 0808 252 7713
E: lwilliams@hja.net
London
Alderstone Solicitors
For more than 30 years our solicitors have supported people who have been bereaved or seriously injured on UK roads. From providing free legal advice and representation for families during inquests and criminal proceedings, to taking on compensation claims, our solicitors have been part of Brake’s legal services since 2019. We’re proud to support such a vital charity.
Our priority is early financial support, rehabilitation whenever possible and to recover maximum compensation to put road victims and their families in the best position possible to move forward and rebuild a future.
This requires us to be more than legal experts. We work with empathy and sensitivity, and we collaborate with post-crash professionals to support your practical and emotional needs.
As your specialist road traffic collision solicitor, we will:
- Work with you on a no-win, no fee basis
- Visit you at home or wherever you feel most comfortable
- Represent you and your family at any pre-inquest reviews and inquest hearings
- Liaise with the Coroner’s Court on your behalf
- Attend any criminal proceedings to support you and your family
- Apply for early interim payments whenever possible to support you financially or help pay for funeral costs
- Assist with obtaining Probate
- Help you access the best physical and psychological medical care and experts
- Deal with media enquiries
This can all feel overwhelming at such a difficult time but our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way to help guide you through the process. In the first instance, contact us to discuss what has happened and obtain free initial legal advice. There are no obligations, and we will listen to you and advise you in confidence.
Contact:
Quentin Underhill, Partner and Head of Serious & Catastrophic Injury
T: 0161 238 4373
E: qunderhill@alderstonesolicitors.co.uk
Hodge Jones & Allen
We understand that a serious or fatal injury can be life-changing for the injured party and devastating for bereaved families. It can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Our experienced specialists will ensure early access to top-tier rehabilitation care and personal support throughout the claims process. We ‘fight for what’s right’ and always place our clients at the heart of everything we do.
We feel privileged to be part of our client’s journey and will dedicate our time to helping you to get the justice you deserve and make the most of your life.
Contact:
Ken Brough
T: 07964 946051
E: kbrough@hja.net
Leticia Williams
T: 0808 252 7713
E: lwilliams@hja.net
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors
HCC Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that takes a ‘family first’ approach to supporting those who have lost loved ones in a road collision.
We work proactively for justice – and the truth for our clients.
We understand that every fatality has a devastating impact on family life. Our experienced team ensures that families are fully supported in every way during what we know is a traumatic time.
The sensitive nature of fatalities means we prioritise your needs at all times. It is also very important to us that any children involved are given the support they need in line with our family first approach. This includes visiting you personally when you are ready.
Our professional team are experts in helping families who have experienced the death of a loved one as a result of a fatal collision through no fault of their own – including:
- the death of a driver or passenger
- incidents involving cyclists
- death of pedestrians involving vehicles
- motorbike incidents leading to the death of the rider or others
Inquest support
We also represent families at Inquests across the UK. We have longstanding relationships with multiple professionals and agencies, including the police and the HSE, who may be involved in the investigation.
Our lawyers will liaise proactively with all the professionals who are investigating the incident and will represent your family in official proceedings at the Coroners’ Court, being by your side every step of the way.
See www.hccsolicitors.com or speak directly to your key local contact listed below.Contact:
Patrick Maguire
T: 07775 808 820
E: Patrick.Maguire@hccsolicitors.com
Hugh James
Hugh James is a top 100 UK law firm, providing expert legal services to a wide range of business and individual clients. Established over 60 years ago, it has grown to become a full-service firm operating from award-winning offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Plymouth.
Hugh James is well-known for its award-winning claimant teams, who support bereaved families, and seriously injured people, representing them at inquests and in the civil courts. Their English and Welsh-speaking lawyers also advise victims of abuse, catastrophic injury, victims of violent crime, medical negligence and incidents resulting in injury or death overseas.
Contact:
Cari Sowden-Taylor
T: 02922 675870
E: cari.sowden-taylor@hughjames.com
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors are one of the UK’s most respected and successful law firms, with an independent recognised personal injury team. We help support our clients with their claims after a road traffic collision as well as their families to help them access the best possible medical care, rehabilitation and financial support reaching an outcome that can make a real difference to their lives. Each year our personal injury lawyers also help bereaved families, who rely on us to fight fearlessly to protect their best interests and to try and gain justice for them in the most difficult of situations.
For an initial call with one of our specialist expert lawyers, please contact us using the details below, or complete this form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Contact:
Angela Batchelor
T: 0207 4213915 (DDI) or 07341 047403 (mobile)
E: Angela.Batchelor@IrwinMitchell.com
JMW Solicitors
JMW is an award-winning law firm that prides itself in providing outstanding client care and acting as a steady hand during one of the most challenging times of your life. Whilst we can't turn the clock back and undo the harm that has been caused, our dedicated personal injury team will ensure you and your family have everything you need after a road crash, from the best possible medical care and rehabilitation to specialist housing, care and financial security.
We understand how devastating the loss of a loved one is and how daunting the inquest process can be; we will guide and support you through it, ensuring your questions are answered and obtaining compensation to safeguard your family's future. Our specialist team and client support manager can guide you in the immediate aftermath of a road traffic accident, providing advice on welfare rights, wills and probate, criminal law, employment and family matters.
If you or a loved one has been affected by a road crash, JMW Solicitors is here to help. Contact us using the details below, or complete this form and a member of our team will call you back.
Contact:
Clare Stevens
E: clare.stevens@jmw.co.uk
T: 0161 8382873 / 07548239034
Caroline Fox
E: caroline.fox@jmw.co.uk
T: 0161 5275135 / 07442875965
Slater & Gordon
At Slater and Gordon, we are dedicated to supporting individuals affected by serious injuries, especially those resulting in life-altering consequences or fatalities from road traffic collisions.
We understand the emotional impact this can have on every aspect of life, for both the individual and their loved ones. With years of experience, our dedicated legal experts are skilled at navigating these complex legal cases and will help you through every stage of the legal process. Our approach is tailored to meet the needs of our clients, addressing not only their legal matters but also ensuring they have access to essential care and resources for their long-term recovery.
We are your legal support network, and we are committed to empowering our clients to rebuild their lives with dignity and strength, providing expert guidance to secure the compensation and ongoing support they need after a life-changing incident.
If you wish to speak to one of our highly skilled experts, please contact us using the details below, or complete this form and one of our specialist lawyers will contact you.
Contact:
Tracey Benson, Head of serious injury - South
T: 0330 995 5578
E: tracey.benson@slatergordon.uk
North East
Slater & Gordon
At Slater and Gordon, we are dedicated to supporting individuals affected by serious injuries, especially those resulting in life-altering consequences or fatalities from road traffic collisions.
We understand the emotional impact this can have on every aspect of life, for both the individual and their loved ones. With years of experience, our dedicated legal experts are skilled at navigating these complex legal cases and will help you through every stage of the legal process. Our approach is tailored to meet the needs of our clients, addressing not only their legal matters but also ensuring they have access to essential care and resources for their long-term recovery.
We are your legal support network, and we are committed to empowering our clients to rebuild their lives with dignity and strength, providing expert guidance to secure the compensation and ongoing support they need after a life-changing incident.
If you wish to speak to one of our highly skilled experts, please contact us using the details below, or complete this form and one of our specialist lawyers will contact you.
Contact:
Jenny Keith
T: 0330 995 5360
E: jenny.keith@slatergordon.co.uk
North West
Alderstone Solicitors
For more than 30 years our solicitors have supported people who have been bereaved or seriously injured on UK roads. From providing free legal advice and representation for families during inquests and criminal proceedings, to taking on compensation claims, our solicitors have been part of Brake’s legal services since 2019. We’re proud to support such a vital charity.
Our priority is early financial support, rehabilitation whenever possible and to recover maximum compensation to put road victims and their families in the best position possible to move forward and rebuild a future.
This requires us to be more than legal experts. We work with empathy and sensitivity, and we collaborate with post-crash professionals to support your practical and emotional needs.
As your specialist road traffic collision solicitor, we will:
- Work with you on a no-win, no fee basis
- Visit you at home or wherever you feel most comfortable
- Represent you and your family at any pre-inquest reviews and inquest hearings
- Liaise with the Coroner’s Court on your behalf
- Attend any criminal proceedings to support you and your family
- Apply for early interim payments whenever possible to support you financially or help pay for funeral costs
- Assist with obtaining Probate
- Help you access the best physical and psychological medical care and experts
- Deal with media enquiries
This can all feel overwhelming at such a difficult time but our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way to help guide you through the process. In the first instance, contact us to discuss what has happened and obtain free initial legal advice. There are no obligations, and we will listen to you and advise you in confidence.
Contact:
Quentin Underhill, Partner and Head of Serious & Catastrophic Injury
T: 0161 238 4373
E: qunderhill@alderstonesolicitors.co.uk
Northern Ireland
Paschal O'Hare Personal Injury Solicitors
Paschal O'Hare Personal Injury Solicitors, a trusted name in Northern Ireland, boasts over 50 years of experience in the personal injury sector. Our friendly team of experts has successfully guided thousands of clients through the intricacies of injury claims, consistently delivering exceptional results. We specialise in assisting victims of serious, life-changing road traffic accidents, providing dedicated support, and fighting for their rights. Wherever you are in Northern Ireland, trust us to provide the support and advocacy you need.
Contact: Patrick O’Hare
T: 0800 020 9311
Scotland
Digby Brown
Digby Brown is a Scottish law firm specialising in personal injury and acting for injured people and their families with client focus at the heart of what we do.
We have a Scotland wide presence with seven offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Kirkcaldy and Ayr. We are repeatedly top-ranked as a leading Scottish personal injury firm by independent assessors (Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500) and our client-focussed ethos and results saw us named Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Legal Awards – the fifth time in eight years we earned this award. We help people affected by road traffic collisions to secure the answers, damages, recognition and justice they deserve. Our case funding arrangements ensure families never bear the burden of any risk or cost associated with civil justice.
To get in touch with one of our specialist lawyers, please use the contact details below or complete this form and we will get back to you.
Contact: Brian Castle
T: 0333 200 5925
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors are one of the UK’s most respected and successful law firms, with an independent recognised personal injury team. We help support our clients with their claims after a road traffic collision as well as their families to help them access the best possible medical care, rehabilitation and financial support reaching an outcome that can make a real difference to their lives.
Each year our personal injury lawyers also help bereaved families, who rely on us to fight fearlessly to protect their best interests and to try and gain justice for them in the most difficult of situations.
Kim has specialised in personal injury law for 25 years and leads the Complex Personal Injury team in Scotland. She is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in personal injury law. She is also a Fellow of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). This is the second most senior award (Senior Fellow being the only higher award).
Kim has a long history of successfully working on personal injury, including fatal claims representing the bereaved family, and international claims, where the injury occurs abroad.
She was a member of the Ogden Working Party and contributed to the 8th Edition and was Chair of the Civil Justice Committee for the Law Society for 10 years. She is currently an Executive Director of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers; Secretary of the Forum of Complex Injury Solicitors; Committee Member of The Scottish Head Injury Forum and a Council Member and Trustee of the charity The WS Society.
For an initial call with one of our specialist expert lawyers, please contact us using the details below, or complete this form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Contact:
Kim Leslie
T: 0141 300 4324
E: Kim.Leslie@irwinmitchell.com
Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP is one of Scotland’s largest independent law firms, providing clients with clear advice and transparency on costs. We are highly recommended by both clients and the top legal directories.
As one of the largest litigation teams in Scotland, we have the resources and expertise needed to support victims of road collisions and their families throughout the litigation process. The personal injury team is renowned for their strong commitment to promoting road safety and the interests of road collision victims.
Taking a trauma aware approach, the team is committed to seeking justice through ensuring access to appropriate medical advice, treatment and rehabilitation whilst also maximising compensation to ensure victims and their families are financially secure in the future.
Contact: Nicola Edgar
T: 0141 274 1104
South and Central
Slater & Gordon
At Slater and Gordon, we are dedicated to supporting individuals affected by serious injuries, especially those resulting in life-altering consequences or fatalities from road traffic collisions.
We understand the emotional impact this can have on every aspect of life, for both the individual and their loved ones. With years of experience, our dedicated legal experts are skilled at navigating these complex legal cases and will help you through every stage of the legal process. Our approach is tailored to meet the needs of our clients, addressing not only their legal matters but also ensuring they have access to essential care and resources for their long-term recovery.
We are your legal support network, and we are committed to empowering our clients to rebuild their lives with dignity and strength, providing expert guidance to secure the compensation and ongoing support they need after a life-changing incident.
If you wish to speak to one of our highly skilled experts, please contact us using the details below, or complete this form and one of our specialist lawyers will contact you.
Contact:
Tracey Benson
T: 0330 995 5578
E: tracey.benson@slatergordon.co.uk
West and South West
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors
HCC Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that takes a ‘family first’ approach to supporting those who have lost loved ones in a road collision.
We work proactively for justice – and the truth for our clients.
We understand that every fatality has a devastating impact on family life. Our experienced team ensures that families are fully supported in every way during what we know is a traumatic time.
The sensitive nature of fatalities means we prioritise your needs at all times. It is also very important to us that any children involved are given the support they need in line with our family first approach. This includes visiting you personally when you are ready.
Our professional team are experts in helping families who have experienced the death of a loved one as a result of a fatal collision through no fault of their own – including:
- the death of a driver or passenger
- incidents involving cyclists
- death of pedestrians involving vehicles
- motorbike incidents leading to the death of the rider or others
Inquest support
We also represent families at Inquests across the UK. We have longstanding relationships with multiple professionals and agencies, including the police and the HSE, who may be involved in the investigation.
Our lawyers will liaise proactively with all the professionals who are investigating the incident and will represent your family in official proceedings at the Coroners’ Court, being by your side every step of the way.
See www.hccsolicitors.com or speak directly to your key local contact listed below.
Contact:
Patrick MaguireE: Patrick.Maguire@hccsolicitors.com
T: 07775 808 820
Hollie Muckley
E: hollie.muckley@hccsolicitors.com
T: 07792 395 867
Wales
Hugh James
Hugh James is a top 100 UK law firm, providing expert legal services to a wide range of business and individual clients. Established over 60 years ago, it has grown to become a full-service firm operating from award-winning offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Plymouth.
Hugh James is well-known for its award-winning claimant teams, who support bereaved families, and seriously injured people, representing them at inquests and in the civil courts. Their English and Welsh-speaking lawyers also advise victims of abuse, catastrophic injury, victims of violent crime, medical negligence and incidents resulting in injury or death overseas.
Contact:
Cari Sowden-Taylor
T: 02922 675870
E: cari.sowden-taylor@hughjames.com
West Midlands
JMW Solicitors
JMW is an award-winning law firm that prides itself in providing outstanding client care and acting as a steady hand during one of the most challenging times of your life. Whilst we can't turn the clock back and undo the harm that has been caused, our dedicated personal injury team will ensure you and your family have everything you need after a road crash, from the best possible medical care and rehabilitation to specialist housing, care and financial security.
We understand how devastating the loss of a loved one is and how daunting the inquest process can be; we will guide and support you through it, ensuring your questions are answered and obtaining compensation to safeguard your family's future. Our specialist team and client support manager can guide you in the immediate aftermath of a road traffic accident, providing advice on welfare rights, wills and probate, criminal law, employment and family matters.
If you or a loved one has been affected by a road crash, JMW Solicitors is here to help. Contact us using the details below, or complete this form and a member of our team will call you back.
Contact:
Clare Stevens
E: clare.stevens@jmw.co.uk
T: 0161 8382873 / 07548239034
Caroline Fox
E: caroline.fox@jmw.co.uk
T: 0161 5275135 / 07442875965
Yorkshire and the Humber
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors
HCC Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that takes a ‘family first’ approach to supporting those who have lost loved ones in a road collision.
We work proactively for justice – and the truth for our clients.
We understand that every fatality has a devastating impact on family life. Our experienced team ensures that families are fully supported in every way during what we know is a traumatic time.
The sensitive nature of fatalities means we prioritise your needs at all times. It is also very important to us that any children involved are given the support they need in line with our family first approach. This includes visiting you personally when you are ready.
Our professional team are experts in helping families who have experienced the death of a loved one as a result of a fatal collision through no fault of their own – including:
- the death of a driver or passenger
- incidents involving cyclists
- death of pedestrians involving vehicles
- motorbike incidents leading to the death of the rider or others
Inquest support
We also represent families at Inquests across the UK. We have longstanding relationships with multiple professionals and agencies, including the police and the HSE, who may be involved in the investigation.
Our lawyers will liaise proactively with all the professionals who are investigating the incident and will represent your family in official proceedings at the Coroners’ Court, being by your side every step of the way.
See www.hccsolicitors.com or speak directly to your key local contact listed below.
Contact:
Kelly Hutton
E: kelly.hutton@hccsolicitors.com
T: 07494 784 207
Philippa Simpson
E: Philippa.simpson@hccsolicitors.com
T: 07702 004 770
Military cases
Alderstones Solicitors
For more than 30 years our solicitors have supported people who have been bereaved or seriously injured on UK roads. From providing free legal advice and representation for families during inquests and criminal proceedings, to taking on compensation claims, our solicitors have been part of Brake’s legal services since 2019. We’re proud to support such a vital charity.
Our priority is early financial support, rehabilitation whenever possible and to recover maximum compensation to put road victims and their families in the best position possible to move forward and rebuild a future.
This requires us to be more than legal experts. We work with empathy and sensitivity, and we collaborate with post-crash professionals to support your practical and emotional needs.
As your specialist road traffic collision solicitor, we will:
- Work with you on a no-win, no fee basis
- Visit you at home or wherever you feel most comfortable
- Represent you and your family at any pre-inquest reviews and inquest hearings
- Liaise with the Coroner’s Court on your behalf
- Attend any criminal proceedings to support you and your family
- Apply for early interim payments whenever possible to support you financially or help pay for funeral costs
- Assist with obtaining Probate
- Help you access the best physical and psychological medical care and experts
- Deal with media enquiries
This can all feel overwhelming at such a difficult time but our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way to help guide you through the process. In the first instance, contact us to discuss what has happened and obtain free initial legal advice. There are no obligations, and we will listen to you and advise you in confidence.
Contact:
Quentin Underhill, Partner and Head of Serious & Catastrophic Injury
T: 0161 238 4373
E: qunderhill@alderstonesolicitors.co.uk
JMW Solicitors
JMW is an award-winning law firm that prides itself in providing outstanding client care and acting as a steady hand during one of the most challenging times of your life. Whilst we can't turn the clock back and undo the harm that has been caused, our dedicated personal injury team will ensure you and your family have everything you need after a road crash, from the best possible medical care and rehabilitation to specialist housing, care and financial security.
We understand how devastating the loss of a loved one is and how daunting the inquest process can be; we will guide and support you through it, ensuring your questions are answered and obtaining compensation to safeguard your family's future. Our specialist team and client support manager can guide you in the immediate aftermath of a road traffic accident, providing advice on welfare rights, wills and probate, criminal law, employment and family matters.
If you or a loved one has been affected by a road crash, JMW Solicitors is here to help. Contact us using the details below, or complete this form and a member of our team will call you back.
Contact:
Clare Stevens
E: clare.stevens@jmw.co.uk
T: 0161 8382873 / 07548239034
Caroline Fox
E: caroline.fox@jmw.co.uk
T: 0161 5275135 / 07442875965
If the crash happened abroad
Hugh James
Hugh James is a top 100 UK law firm, providing expert legal services to a wide range of business and individual clients. Established over 60 years ago, it has grown to become a full-service firm operating from award-winning offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Plymouth.
Hugh James is well-known for its award-winning claimant teams, who support bereaved families, and seriously injured people, representing them at inquests and in the civil courts. Their English and Welsh-speaking lawyers also advise victims of abuse, catastrophic injury, victims of violent crime, medical negligence and incidents resulting in injury or death overseas.
Contact: Cari Sowden-Taylor
T: 02922 675870
E: cari.sowden-taylor@hughjames.com
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell are one of the UK’s most respected law firms with an independently, nationally recognised personal injury team. We help support our clients with their claims after a road traffic collision as well as their families to help them access the best possible medical care, rehabilitation and financial support, reaching an outcome that can make a real difference to their lives.
Our personal injury lawyers also help bereaved families, who rely on us to fight fearlessly to protect their best interests and to try and gain justice for them in the most difficult of situations.
We are also one of the only law firms in the country to have a national specialist road traffic collision team, with years of experience in dealing with road traffic collisions; this offers extra insight in investigating and supporting your claim.
We also have nationally recognised legal teams who can offer you support in other areas that could also be impacted by the incident. For example: employment, family matters, commercial matters, wills, trusts and probate, tax and pensions.
Stephanie, Irwin Mitchell client: “I valued the honesty of the solicitor that I dealt with. The approachability and the humanness. They were caring."
For an initial call with one of our specialist expert lawyers, please contact us using the details below, or complete this form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Contact:
Angela Batchelor
T: 0207 4213915 (DDI) or 07341 047403 (mobile)
E: Angela.Batchelor@IrwinMitchell.com
Slater & Gordon
At Slater and Gordon, we are dedicated to supporting individuals affected by serious injuries, especially those resulting in life-altering consequences or fatalities from road traffic collisions.
We understand the emotional impact this can have on every aspect of life, for both the individual and their loved ones. With years of experience, our dedicated legal experts are skilled at navigating these complex legal cases and will help you through every stage of the legal process. Our approach is tailored to meet the needs of our clients, addressing not only their legal matters but also ensuring they have access to essential care and resources for their long-term recovery.
We are your legal support network, and we are committed to empowering our clients to rebuild their lives with dignity and strength, providing expert guidance to secure the compensation and ongoing support they need after a life-changing incident.
If you wish to speak to one of our highly skilled experts, please contact us using the details below, or complete this form and one of our specialist lawyers will contact you.
Contact: Tracey Benson, Head of serious injury - South
T: 0330 995 5578
Choosing a solicitor
To get help finding legal support after a road crash, call Brake on 0808 8000 401 or email help@brake.org.uk. Or go to www.brake.org.uk/support and fill out our simple referral form.
Here are some questions you can ask to help you choose a solicitor
- Do you think I have a strong claim and are you willing to take on my case?
- Are you qualified to practise within the jurisdiction of the country where the crash occurred?
- What experience do you have in handling similar cases? Can you give me examples and their outcomes?
- How many similar cases have you handled in the past five years?
- What expertise do you have relevant to my case?
- What fees do you charge?
- What arrangements can you put in place for payment of these fees?
- Will any compensation I receive be reduced to cover legal fees?
- Will I have to pay any legal costs if I lose, and if so, how much will I have to pay?
- Will I have to pay a success fee if I win my case, and if so, how much will I have to pay?
- Will you handle my case yourself entirely, or involve colleagues?
- If you plan to involve colleagues, how much will they be involved, and if a lot, can I meet them now?
- How will we communicate during the process? Will you be available to explain things to me and answer my questions regularly through meetings, emails or over the phone?
- Are you a member of APIL and/or MASS?*
A solicitor you are considering using should agree to meet with you for free initially. You may wish to meet with more than one solicitor to ensure you are choosing the best one for you.
It is important you sign an agreement with your solicitor that you understand thoroughly and consider fair.
*The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) provide lists of solicitors that specialise in fatal injury cases.
Brake's Code of Conduct for supporting road crash victims
All of the solicitor firms listed on this page specialise in fatal injury cases. They have all signed up to Brake's Solicitor Code of Conduct for supporting road crash victims. This means they will be able to help you in ways that are expert, in your interest, empathetic and confidential.
By signing up to Brake’s Solicitor Code of Conduct, our personal injury lawyers (and their employees) agree to:
- Ensure adherence to the Solicitor’s Regulatory Authority (SRA) code of conduct.
- At all times, treat prospective and existing clients professionally and sensitively, taking care to understand and be empathetic of the trauma and distress caused to people affected by road death and injury.
- When working with road crash victims conduct themselves professionally, and in a manner that upholds and enhances the reputation of personal injury lawyers.
- Provide independent legal advice and always act in the best interests of the client.
- Provide a free, no–obligation, initial consultation to road crash victims seeking advice and support on pursuing a civil claim, and enable them to consider their options and make an informed decision about their next steps (including choosing a firm).
- Not put pressure on prospective clients to instruct their firm, and to recognise the right, and good practice, of prospective clients speaking to and considering other solicitors before making a final decision regarding their representation.
- Support clients with the offer of home visits or meetings at a mutually agreeable location (as necessary/requested).
- Advise the client fully of their legal rights, in accordance with their individual circumstances, so they can access fair and reasonable compensation.
- Ensure the client is fully aware, and advised on, all cost issues relating to their claim, including how any costs will be paid.
- Maintain and develop professional qualifications and competencies keeping up to date with current law and procedure via regular CPD (including internal and external training) and in line with personal injury best practice recommendations.
- Not make uninvited approaches to prospective clients where there has been no request for such contact.
- Not put pressure on Brake to endorse or recommend the services offered by their particular firm.
Complaints and breaches of Brake's code of conduct
We have been careful to ensure that the firms that provide financial support for Brake's National Road Victim Service have agreed to our Code of Conduct . However, this does not imply that Brake can offer guarantees in respect of the information and services that these firms may provide, and no liability will attach to Brake or any of its staff, as a result of any person using this list.
Complaints procedure
If you are unhappy with the service you are getting from your solicitor, you can complain to the firm via its complaints policy, which should be clearly accessible on their website. Alternatively, you can ask to speak to the partner in the practice responsible for looking after clients; often called the complaints partner.
If you remain dissatisfied, it may be possible to change solicitor. Brake's National Road Victim Service can provide advice and assistance on seeking a second opinion or assisting you with any complaint procedures you are following. Call us on 0808 8000 401 or email help@brake.org.uk.
You can also make a complaint about a personal injury solicitor by contacting the legal ombudsman. Call 0300 555 0333 or go to www.legalombudsman.org.uk. Please note that Brake cannot investigate complaints against a solicitor, although we can act as an advocate on your behalf if requested to do so.
Breaches of our Code of Conduct
If you believe that one of National Road Victim Service helpline corporate partners has not complied with Brake’s Solicitor Code of Conduct then please inform Brake in writing, setting out details of the firm and solicitor/s involved, and the specific part of the Code you believe has been breached and why.
Brake will investigate the alleged breach and communicate the outcome of our investigation to the affected client. If we assess that a sponsor solicitor firm has breached our Code of Conduct, where appropriate we will press for any remedial action that is possible on the client’s behalf.
Letters alerting Brake to a breach of our Code of Conduct should be emailed to help@brake.org.uk, stating ‘BREACH – Solicitor Code of Conduct’ in the subject header.
Brake's National Road Victim Service
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If someone you love has been killed or seriously injured in a road crash, Brake is here to help
Fill out this simple form, call 0808 8000 401 or email help@brake.org.uk
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This page was reviewed and updated in January 2025.