All of the firms listed make an annual donation to Brake, helping us to help more victims. Some are national, and you can also browse the directory by region, to find a solicitor close to you. You can request a meeting free of charge from any solicitor in our directory, with no obligation to use their services. For more advice on choosing and hiring a solicitor, and to view Brake's Code of Conduct, visit our legal support page.
National Road Victim Service supporters
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
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 or Leticia Williams
T: 07964 946051 (Ken) 0808 252 7713 (Leticia)
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors is an award-winning serious injury law firm, proud to support Brake.
If you need a trusted legal professional to represent you or your family following trauma, catastrophic injury or fatality through road collision we are here for you.
We are a specialist law firm that takes a ‘family first’ approach to helping people and families who have experienced a traumatic life-changing event.
With offices across the country our team of award-winning lawyers are ready to offer expert advice at a time when your family needs it most.
Contact: Patrick Maguire or Joe Speed
T: 07775 808 820 (Patrick) or 07498 232 547 (Joe)
E: Patrick.Maguire@hccsolicitors.com or Joe.Speed@hccsolicitors.com
To find out more, call 0330 175 7770 or go to www.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, 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
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)
Slater & Gordon
Slater and Gordon is one of the UK’s largest consumer law firms with leading experts in local areas across the country. We’re highly specialised in representing individuals who’ve been affected by life-changing injuries, whether they’ve suffered a serious injury themselves, or the loss of a loved one. Many of our experts are considered leaders in their field by independent legal guides and we’ve won awards for our work in this specialised area of law. 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
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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)
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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 or Leticia Williams
T: 07964 946051 (Ken) 0808 252 7713 (Leticia)
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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
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 or Leticia Williams
T: 07964 946051 (Ken) 0808 252 7713 (Leticia)
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors
HCC Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that takes a ‘family first’ approach when a fatality occurs.
We work proactively for justice – and the truth for our clients. We understand that every incident that leads to a fatality has a devastating impact on family life. Our experienced team ensures that the legal process adhered to is in the best interests of the family.
The sensitive nature of fatalities means we prioritise your comfort at a difficult time. This includes visiting you personally to discuss the incident which led to the death of your loved one.
Our team secures financial compensation for families but we understand that truth and justice are naturally a higher priority.
If you or your family were financially dependent on the deceased individual it is essential that you instruct lawyers who are experienced in the relevant financial procedures - like our team.
We 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. Multiple professionals and agencies, including the police and the HSE, may be involved in the investigation.
We will liaise pro-actively with all the professionals who are investigating the incident and will represent your family in official proceedings at the Coroners’ Court.
We will liaise with the Coroner, keep you informed of timescales and outcomes and support you at any pre-inquest reviews as well as the inquest itself.
Contact: Patrick Maguire
T: 07775 808 820 (Patrick)
E: Patrick.Maguire@hccsolicitors.com
To find out more, call 0330 175 7770 or go to www.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, 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)
Slater & Gordon
Slater and Gordon is one of the UK’s largest consumer law firms with leading experts in local areas across the country. We’re highly specialised in representing individuals who’ve been affected by life-changing injuries, whether they’ve suffered a serious injury themselves, or the loss of a loved one. Many of our experts are considered leaders in their field by independent legal guides and we’ve won awards for our work in this specialised area of law. 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
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North East
Slater & Gordon
Slater and Gordon is one of the UK’s largest consumer law firms with leading experts in local areas across the country. We’re highly specialised in representing individuals who’ve been affected by life-changing injuries, whether they’ve suffered a serious injury themselves, or the loss of a loved one. Many of our experts are considered leaders in their field by independent legal guides and we’ve won awards for our work in this specialised area of law. 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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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
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
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South and Central
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)
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West and South West
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors
HCC Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that takes a ‘family first’ approach when a fatality occurs.
We work proactively for justice – and the truth for our clients. We understand that every incident that leads to a fatality has a devastating impact on family life. Our experienced team ensures that the legal process adhered to is in the best interests of the family.
The sensitive nature of fatalities means we prioritise your comfort at a difficult time. This includes visiting you personally to discuss the incident which led to the death of your loved one.
Our team secures financial compensation for families but we understand that truth and justice are naturally a higher priority.
If you or your family were financially dependent on the deceased individual it is essential that you instruct lawyers who are experienced in the relevant financial procedures - like our team.
We 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. Multiple professionals and agencies, including the police and the HSE, may be involved in the investigation.
We will liaise pro-actively with all the professionals who are investigating the incident and will represent your family in official proceedings at the Coroners’ Court.
We will liaise with the Coroner, keep you informed of timescales and outcomes and support you at any pre-inquest reviews as well as the inquest itself.
Contact: Patrick Maguire or Kelly Hutton
T: 07775 808 820 (Patrick) or 07494 784207 (Kelly)
E: Patrick.Maguire@hccsolicitors.com or kelly.hutton@hccsolicitors.com
To find out more, call 0330 175 7770 or go to www.hccsolicitors.com
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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, 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
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West Midlands
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors
HCC Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that takes a ‘family first’ approach when a fatality occurs.
We work proactively for justice – and the truth for our clients. We understand that every incident that leads to a fatality has a devastating impact on family life. Our experienced team ensures that the legal process adhered to is in the best interests of the family.
The sensitive nature of fatalities means we prioritise your comfort at a difficult time. This includes visiting you personally to discuss the incident which led to the death of your loved one.
Our team secures financial compensation for families but we understand that truth and justice are naturally a higher priority.
If you or your family were financially dependent on the deceased individual it is essential that you instruct lawyers who are experienced in the relevant financial procedures - like our team.
We 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. Multiple professionals and agencies, including the police and the HSE, may be involved in the investigation.
We will liaise pro-actively with all the professionals who are investigating the incident and will represent your family in official proceedings at the Coroners’ Court.
We will liaise with the Coroner, keep you informed of timescales and outcomes and support you at any pre-inquest reviews as well as the inquest itself.
Contact: Joe Speed or Mike Molloy
T: 07498 232 547 (Joe) or 07985 919 924 (Mike)
E: Joe.Speed@hccsolicitors.com or Mike.Molloy@hccsolicitors.com
To find out more, call 0330 175 7770 or go to www.hccsolicitors.com
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Yorkshire and the Humber
Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors
HCC Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that takes a ‘family first’ approach when a fatality occurs.
We work proactively for justice – and the truth for our clients. We understand that every incident that leads to a fatality has a devastating impact on family life. Our experienced team ensures that the legal process adhered to is in the best interests of the family.
The sensitive nature of fatalities means we prioritise your comfort at a difficult time. This includes visiting you personally to discuss the incident which led to the death of your loved one.
Our team secures financial compensation for families but we understand that truth and justice are naturally a higher priority.
If you or your family were financially dependent on the deceased individual it is essential that you instruct lawyers who are experienced in the relevant financial procedures - like our team.
We 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. Multiple professionals and agencies, including the police and the HSE, may be involved in the investigation.
We will liaise pro-actively with all the professionals who are investigating the incident and will represent your family in official proceedings at the Coroners’ Court.
We will liaise with the Coroner, keep you informed of timescales and outcomes and support you at any pre-inquest reviews as well as the inquest itself.
Contact: Philippa Simpson or Victoria Higgins
T: 07702 004 770 (Philippa) or 07901 664 517 (Victoria)
E: Philippa.simpson@hccsolicitors.com or Victoria.higgins@hccsolicitors.com
To find out more, call 0330 175 7770 or go to www.hccsolicitors.com