As well as supporting people with grief and practical issues like finances, Brake caseworkers can also help people to navigate the often complex and gruelling legal processes that unfold after a road death or injury.
Partnering with our esteemed panel of seven specialist law firms, all of which have signed up to a Brake code of conduct for supporting road crash victims, means we can signpost people to expert, empathetic and confidential advice – provided at no cost – when they most need it.
Personal injury law firms Alderstone Solicitors, Hodge Jones & Allen, Horwich Cohen Coghlan (HCC) Solicitors, Irwin Mitchell, and Slater and Gordon – all long-standing Brake partners – have renewed their support and funding for Brake’s legal panel for the next two years.
Following a successful first year’s partnership in 2025, JMW Solicitors has also pledged to continue to support Brake and completes the line-up of specialists on our legal panel providing support for road victims across England and Wales.
In addition, law firm Hugh James, together with Irwin Mitchell and Slater and Gordon, can provide specialist legal support to people bereaved or injured when a crash happens abroad. Alderstone Solicitors and JMW Solicitors are also able to support people involved in military cases.
As well as providing a vital, sustainable source of funding for Brake’s National Road Victim Service, the law firms on our panel can give expert legal help after a road death or serious injury, across areas such as inquests, wills and probate, and claims for compensation. All of the supporting firms specialise in fatal injury cases.
Elsewhere, independent legal panels are available to support road victims in Scotland.
We are hugely grateful to our legal panel partners for once again cementing their commitment to the life-changing work we do.
Ross Moorlock, Brake CEO
Brake’s CEO Ross Moorlock said: “Supporting families and individuals in the aftermath of a devastating road crash is at the very heart of everything we do at Brake. We would not be able to do that without funding support, including from our legal panel.
“We are hugely grateful to our legal panel partners for once again cementing their commitment to the life-changing work we do. Together, we will continue to deliver expert, life-changing support to road victims as they face their darkest and most difficult times.”
The law firms also commented.
Quentin Underhill, partner and head of serious and catastrophic injury at Alderstone Solicitors, said: “It’s hard to imagine where the thousands of road traffic victims and their families would be without Brake’s National Road Victim Service. No-one has to face road devastation and loss alone thanks to the care and compassion of the amazing people at Brake. They’re a fantastic team and we’re proud to renew and increase our commitment to the charity.
“We have no doubt that Alderstone Solicitors’ legal experience, understanding and empathy are a vital part of the wraparound care that Brake puts in place for victims and families. We are there to ensure that people who are devastated by road collisions can access specialist legal help, have support through criminal proceedings and inquests, receive quality rehabilitation, and get expert representation for their legal claim.”
Leticia Williams, head of personal injury at Hodge Jones & Allen, said: "Hodge Jones & Allen is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Brake’s National Road Victim Service legal panel. We share Brake’s values of putting families first. Our specialist personal injury lawyers provide vital support for victims and bereaved families resulting from fatal or catastrophic road traffic collisions.
“This support ranges from navigating complex inquests to managing financial implications and personal injury claims. Being part of this panel allows us to continue righting wrongs, ensuring road victims receive the expert guidance and compassionate legal representation they deserve during their most difficult times."
Martin James, director at HCC Solicitors, said: “Every day, we see the life-changing consequences of road crashes. This gives us a deep understanding of how vital it is for families whose loved ones have been killed, and those who have suffered serious injuries, to receive the compassionate, expert support that Brake’s caseworkers provide. That’s why we remain committed to supporting Brake’s essential work and are proud to continue this partnership."
Katherine Allen, partner, specialist claims – travel at Hugh James, said: “Hugh James is proud to continue supporting Brake and the National Road Victim Service in providing vital help to those affected by road crashes overseas. Through our work, we’ve seen the profound difference that expert legal guidance and genuine compassion can make at the most distressing times. Being part of this legal panel reflects our deep commitment to helping victims and families rebuild their lives.”
Angela Bachelor, serious injury partner at Irwin Mitchell, said: “Irwin Mitchell is proud to continue our support of Brake’s National Road Victim Service. Since its inception, we have seen the profound impact the service has on families whose lives have been devastated by serious injury or the sudden loss of a loved one following a road traffic crash. At a time of shock, grief, and uncertainty, Brake provides immediate, compassionate support that no family should have to go without. Our continued support helps ensure that those affected receive the care, guidance, and emotional reassurance they urgently need during the most difficult moments of their lives.”
Clare Stevens, partner at JMW Solicitors, said: “At JMW Solicitors, we see first-hand the devastating impact road crashes can have on individuals and families. That is why we are proud to continue our partnership with Brake to provide road victims with compassionate support and expert guidance in the aftermath of trauma and help them rebuild their lives during the most difficult of times.”
Madelene Holdsworth, managing director – specialist legal services at Slater and Gordon, said: “As a key supporter of Brake and the National Road Victim Service, we are pleased that our long-standing relationship continues into 2026. Our partnership enables those who have sustained serious injuries, or families who have sadly been bereaved, access to legal experts who fundamentally understand these life-changing circumstances.
“Our national focus on road safety is complemented by our in-house rehabilitation team and relationships across emergency services, major trauma centres and leading neuro and spinal centres, providing our clients access to wide-ranging support as part of our representation of them in their legal claim.”
Watch a video here to learn more about how Brake supports people following a road death or serious injury.
About 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.
About 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.
About 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.
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.
About 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.
About 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.
About 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.
About Slater and 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.