Shoulder Injury Claims
Claim Compensation for a Shoulder Injury
Shoulder injuries can significantly impact your daily life. If caused by someone else's negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. Shoulder injury compensation payouts vary based on the severity and impact of your injury.
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“Osbornes fields a specialist personal injury team with standout expertise in catastrophic trauma, regularly securing multimillion-pound settlements in spinal, brain, and amputation cases. “
“Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.”
The shoulders are essential to our ability to interact with the world. The pain and disability caused by a shoulder injury can hamper routine activities such as driving, cooking, personal grooming, laundry and dressing. Recovery usually involves a course of treatment, physiotherapy and even surgery for severe injuries. You may worry about taking time off work, adding financial stress to an already challenging situation.
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If you have sustained a shoulder injury as a result of a workplace accident, a road accident, an accident at a public venue, medical negligence or any other kind of accident, we are here to help you claim compensation. It’s important to explore your legal options, so you can access the compensation you deserve and focus on your recovery.
In this article, we’ll explore shoulder injury compensation payouts and how they’re determined. Understanding the factors that influence these payouts can help you understand the scale of the claims process more effectively if you’ve suffered a shoulder injury due to someone else’s negligence.
The four shoulder injuries we see most often in claims
Shoulder injury claims usually fall into one of four clinical categories, and the type of injury you have affects both how it is evidenced and what your claim is worth.
Rotator cuff tears. The rotator cuff is the group of four tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place and let you lift and rotate your arm. Partial tears often happen gradually through overhead work, with electricians, painters, sewage workers and warehouse pickers being common claimants. Complete tears more often come from a sudden trauma like a cycling fall or being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian. Evidence usually involves an MRI scan, and surgical repair is common.
Dislocations and AC joint injuries. Anterior shoulder dislocations are the most frequent, typically from a fall onto an outstretched arm in cycling collisions or rugby tackles. AC (acromioclavicular) joint sprains and separations happen in similar mechanisms but recover faster. Both can leave permanent instability if not treated quickly.
Fractures of the clavicle, scapula or proximal humerus. Broken collarbones are the classic cycling injury, frequently requiring surgical fixation with a plate and screws. Scapular fractures are rarer and usually point to a high-energy mechanism such as a motorcycle crash or fall from height, often alongside rib or chest injuries. Proximal humerus fractures are more common in older claimants from low-energy falls and can complicate into avascular necrosis.
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) and impingement. Often the secondary consequence of a different shoulder injury or surgery. The disabling phase can last 18 to 24 months and significantly affects loss-of-earnings claims even where the initial injury was modest.
What this means for your claim value
The Judicial College Guidelines, 18th edition (November 2025), place shoulder injuries in these bands:
- Soft tissue injury, full recovery within 3 months: up to £3,240
- Soft tissue injury, full recovery within a year: £3,240 to £5,750
- Soft tissue injury, full recovery within 2 years: £5,750 to £10,420
- Moderate (frozen shoulder, soft tissue with persistent symptoms): £10,420 to £16,870
- Clavicle fracture: £6,800 to £16,170
- Serious (dislocation with limitation of arm movement, persistent neurological symptoms): £16,870 to £25,370
- Severe (significant disability, may include brachial plexus involvement): £25,370 to £63,450
Special damages (earnings, care costs, private surgery, future treatment) usually exceed general damages once a claim is serious.
The single most useful thing you can do early is get the diagnosis recorded properly. A consultant orthopaedic letter that names the injury (rotator cuff supraspinatus tear, Bankart lesion, Neer-type proximal humerus fracture) is the foundation of every well-evidenced shoulder claim.
Can I claim for earnings I lost as a result of my shoulder injury?
In addition to compensation for the pain and suffering of a shoulder injury, you can claim for your financial losses and expenses. This includes:
- Medical treatment and prescription costs, such as private tests, X-rays, corticosteroid injections and physiotherapy
- Travel expenses to attend medical appointments
- Cost of care and support
- Loss of earnings due to time off work
- Future loss of income based on your ability to return to work and expected earning capacity in the future.
Your solicitor will refer to the medical report to determine how long you need to recover and when you might be able to go back to work. This helps them calculate a fair amount of compensation for the losses your shoulder injury has caused you and may continue to cause you in the future.
Am I eligible to make a shoulder injury claim?
You are eligible to make a shoulder injury compensation claim if:
- Your shoulder was harmed in the last three years,
- Due to someone else’s negligence, and
- That person or organisation owed you a duty of care.
A duty of care means someone has legal responsibility to avoid causing harm to another. For instance, employers owe a duty of care to provide a safe working environment for their employees. Drivers have a duty of care to operate their vehicles responsibly and safely. Product manufacturers have a duty of care to produce and distribute safe products for consumers.
These are just examples, and the specifics of your situation will dictate who has a duty of care towards you and who the claim should be made against. Your solicitor will be able to advise you on whether you are eligible to make a claim.
Is there a time limit for making a shoulder injury claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of your accident to make a claim.
For shoulder injuries that occur slowly over time, the three-year timeline starts from the date you learned about your injury and realised that it could be due to someone else’s negligence.
Three years may seem like a long time but the sooner you start your claim, the better. Your claim may be stronger when evidence and testimonies are fresh, so speak to us early so we can advise you.
Why choose Osbornes Law for your claim?
Our multi-award-winning team of skilled personal injury solicitors are experienced in handling shoulder injury claims. We’ve been helping injured people and their families for over 50 years. Every year, we secure millions of pounds in compensation for our clients who have been injured through no fault of their own.
We’re proud to stand up for our clients. We explain everything in plain English, and we make sure you always know what’s happening in your case. It’s part of our values to provide a personal and caring service, and we’ll work with you to gather evidence, negotiate on your behalf and advise you on any settlement offers received.
With our no win, no fee policy, you can make a claim without any upfront cost. If your claim is successful, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation. If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t have any legal fees to pay.
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★★★★★“After a nasty hit and run bike crash in 2016, I was left with a broken collarbone that required two surgeries and left unable to work for several months. I was helped at Osbornes first by Philip Lee and subsequently by Nicola Hall, who exhausted all avenues with the police and insurance companies before submitting a case to the Motor Insurers Bureau. I can’t fault the professionalism and dedication of the team to finding a resolution.”
Exceptionally professional and efficient, whilst also being sympathetic to mum’s physical and mental recovery following the accident.
I had absolute confidence in Siobhan’s ability to deliver a result that would reflect the horror of what mum went through. I had no idea what a great result we would end up with as a result of Siobhan’s hard work.
Siobhan was recommended to me by a friend and I’m very grateful that they did so. Similarly, I would have no hesitation in recommending Siobhan to anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves in a similar situation and searching for justice.She is especially experienced in advising in cases arising from motor and cycling accidents.
Laura Swaine handles a range of personal injury claims for clients including brain and spinal cord injuries.
Laura is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable in her field.
Laura is a really good lawyer and is great with clients.
Kate Milton regularly represents claimants in personal injury claims arising from a range of motor accidents.
Kate is very experienced, and she has good knowledge and good technical expertise. She always goes the extra mile for her clients.
Kate is a top-end operator in the field.
She has particular expertise in claims for brain and orthopaedic injuries.
Sophie Davies has notable experience in a range of personal injury claims sustained in the workplace and cycling collisions.
Sophie's instincts are impeccable. She is a force to be reckoned with.
Sophie is a fantastic lawyer who really knows her stuff.
He has notable expertise in cycling-related cases.
Sam Collard is recognised for his talent in complex brain and amputation claims, particularly those arising from sporting injuries and accidents.
Sam is a really great personal injury lawyer.
Sam is very personable. He knows cycling inside and out, has excellent judgement and is a pleasure to work with.
Sam is very focused on getting good outcomes for his clients and is a true professional.
Sam is an excellent lawyer. He is strong on detail and adopts a collaborative approach to his cases. Clients trust that he will achieve a successful outcome.
He offers a particular specialism in amputation claims.
Rob Aylott is adept at handling sensitive and complex catastrophic injury claims.
Rob is exceptionally experienced and has a wide-ranging practice that encompasses very high-value but also very difficult claims.
His clients trust him and know that he will achieve the best outcome for them.
Rob has significant experience and is well known for being tactically astute and high-performing.
Rob is excellent at knows how to maximise the award for his client. He is a very good litigator who rarely gets flustered and fights his corner hard.
Rob is an experienced tactician who identifies the issues immediately and never gives up. His opponents recognise him as a force to be reckoned with.
Rob is a really cool, calm guy who never gets flustered. I have no hesitation in recommending him. He is absolutely outstanding.
He also has a niche specialism in claims involving cauda equina syndrome.
Ben Posford regularly represents claimants in neurological injury and fatal accident claims
Ben is fantastic with people, and his clients respect and trust him.
Ben is a powerhouse. He is very engaged in his work, enthusiastic, always on top of development, and passionate about the law and about getting good results for his clients.
Ben is intellectually capable, diligent and incredibly personable. He is always two or three steps ahead of everyone else and is very strategic.
Ben is hugely experienced and his clients love him. He is very sensible but willing to take on tough challenges.
Ben is a 360-degree lawyer; he is good in everything he does. He gets good rehabilitation for his clients and is personable. Clients find him very reassuring.
The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.
It has considerable experience in cases arising from motor accidents and accidents at work.
Osbornes has a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims, including fatalities and severe injuries regarding the brain and spinal cord.
Osbornes have expert leadership. They are very client-centred and provide great communication.
They have got a team of strong partners who are experienced and capable, and their lawyers have a can-do attitude and don't seem to be fazed by anything.
They grasp complex and sophisticated matters quickly.
From partners to associates, the lawyers are committed to ensuring a successful outcome for every client.
They have intelligent, experienced lawyers who advise their clients very carefully.
Osbornes deal with their clients in a very professional manner, attempting to get the best results at all times.
Osbornes Law offers experience in obstetric and fatal claims as well as niche cauda equina cases.
Andrew Middlehurst adds depth in employer liability litigation.
Sam Collard, head of cycling, specialises in severe injury and fatal accident cases.
Laura Swaine’s practice spans psychiatric harm and complex polytrauma.
Rob Aylott leads on amputation disputes, often working with major trauma units.
Department head Sophie Davies handles severe injury and fatality matters with a focus on early rehabilitation.
Sophie Davies runs the PI team and is a dedicated professional and extremely knowledgeable and caring about her clients.
Ben Posford, head of catastrophic injury, is well-known for spinal cord and cauda equina claims, including high-profile fatality work.
Led by the irrepressible Ben Posford they are a force to be reckoned with.
Ben Posford is a joy to deal with and very knowledgeable indeed and clients always come first.
Osbornes fields a specialist personal injury team with standout expertise in catastrophic trauma, regularly securing multimillion-pound settlements in spinal, brain, and amputation cases.
Excellent firm with a good insight into and prosecution of catastrophic PI work handled by an experienced team.
Without doubt, Osbornes are the firm to watch in London.
This team is growing in profile all the time. The firm now has many of London's leading personal injury solicitors.
The file handlers I have worked with are experienced and expert personal injury practitioners who can be relied upon to achieve excellent outcomes for the client.
They are very supportive of their clients and are willing to take on difficult cases.
This team is very well organised and approach their cases with great attention to detail.
They have particular expertise in dealing with Eastern European clients who speak little or no English as they have native speakers within their team.
Osbornes is a excellent firm for high value and complex personal injury work.
Nicholas Leahy leads the firm’s inquests work and has developed a specialism in stillbirth and surgical fatality claims.
She is a lovely, kind and compassionate person who immediately puts you at ease.
Kate is an upcoming star who really cares about her clients and gets good results.
Sam is a real cycling expert and understands road traffic liability really well. He is hugely personable, dedicated and tenacious.
Sophie Davies is an excellent solicitor.
Sophie Davies is approachable, professional and a joy to work with.
An excellent solicitor who is very experienced, straightforward and has a sensible way of thinking about a case.
Rob is a very good tactician and negotiator.
Rob is an experienced tactician who identifies the issues immediately and never gives up on a case. His opponents recognise him as a force to be reckoned with.
Rob is extremely impressive. He has a cool head and always gets along with his defendants and clients.
Ben will fight for his clients and do everything he possibly can.
Ben really is superb. He has a reassuring air about him and clients really like his manner. He is good at negotiating as well as building rapport.
Ben is a real powerhouse and he has a brain the size of a planet. He has an unparalleled ability to win cases.
Osbornes Law is a really strong team with a lot of depth.
Osbornes work professionally as a team, responding diligently to emails or telephone calls.
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Ben Posford typically operates in the team’s spinal cord and cauda equina syndrome litigation.
The team frequently represents claimants in complex cognitive and spinal injury disputes, involving hypertensions, spinal fractures, as well as inadequate treatment of heart and blood diseases.
The team handles a host of complex maternal claims, including cognitive injuries as a result of delayed birth treatments, cerebral palsy, and vaginal mesh litigation.
Osbornes fields a solid team of high quality practitioners, active in a range of catastrophic injury claims.
The ‘hugely technical’ Sam Collard specialises in quantum-related matters in addition to sports and cycling injuries cases.
Sam Collard is an excellent litigator who deserves his place among the senior lawyers at Osbornes. He knows how to get results.
Sophie is a first-class litigator. She is tenacious in pursuing the most difficult cases and doing so successfully by combining shrewd judgment with a steely determination.
Ben Posford heads the catastrophic injury team, covers a spectrum of spinal cord and brain injuries, as well as fatal accidents, spanning spinal cord and brain injuries, and fatalities incurred during traffic and workplace accidents.
Sophie Davies is a specialist in major cognitive and lower limb injury claims.
Osbornes covers a spectrum of spinal cord and brain injuries, as well as fatal accidents, spanning spinal cord and brain injuries.
Osbornes deals with fatalities incurred during traffic and workplace accidents.
Osbornes covers a spectrum of spinal cord and brain injuries, as well as fatal accidents.
Rob Aylott is a first port of call for serious amputation claims.
Typically advises on brain and cycling-related injuries disputes.
Specialises in quantum-related matters in addition to sports and cycling injuries cases.
Osbornes clients are individuals whose cases are treated with the focus required when dealing with life changing injuries.
Fielding a ‘first class, very well resourced’ team of litigators, the personal injury department at Osbornes is rated for its diverse workload of complex, high-value injury claims, representing both domestic and international claimants.
Osbornes is an excellent firm, made up of lawyers with flair and pedigree.
Osbornes lawyers are smart, well trained, experienced and well managed.
Osbornes personal injury practice is first class; very well resourced and second to none.
Osbornes is becoming one of the top players in the claimant personal injury market. A large team with a great number of very high quality solicitors.
Osbornes is a highly proficient serious injury firm. They bring all the benefits of the biggest firms in the market but none of the downsides.
It has considerable experience in cases arising from motor accidents and accidents at work
The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.
Osbornes prepares cases well; the whole team is good and lawyers there know their stuff.
They deal with people compassionately and take on the right amount of detail. The firm has some really brilliant key solicitors.
The personal injury team is responsive and its level of service towards clients and other professionals is exceptional and high quality
The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.
It has considerable experience in cases arising from motor accidents and accidents at work
Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.
Laura is a seriously good junior lawyer who has experience and judgement beyond her years
Laura is very lovely with clients whilst also being a robust negotiator and litigator.
Laura is very good in her commercial awareness, settlement values and how she can push cases.
Kate Milton is very professional, approachable and works hard to achieve the best for her clients.
Kate is an excellent lawyer who can stand her ground and doesn't take any nonsense from the other side.
Kate is really thorough.
Sam is a pleasure to work with and clients appreciate the human side. He deals with matters sensitively.
Sam is intelligent so knows what is important in a case but is also really personable.
Sam is a really clear thinker and a good tactical personal injury lawyer.
Sophie is personable and bright with the complete trust of her clients. She works with enthusiasm and dedication.
Sophie's knowledge of any given catastrophic case she's working on is compendious, returns all the details and is able to deploy them effectively.
Sophie is gentle, determined and efficient. She absolutely knows what she is doing and is a really good practitioner.
Rob identifies issues quickly and swiftly, and works through them efficiently
Rob is good at high-value claims because of his technical ability
Rob is very technically adept and is one of the nicest practitioners I know.
A super solicitor; he's very calm, considered and thoughtful
Ben's finger is on the pulse on the market and he knows exactly what is going on. He's an impressive individual.
A leader in his field of catastrophic injury work
Ben has the fantastic ability to see the wood for the trees. He is brilliant with clients and an amazing team leader.
Ben is exceedingly good as well as very friendly. He's very easy to talk to and a very good lawyer who picks his counsel correctly.
Laura Swaine is a very able solicitor who handles her own caseload as well as assisting on the most serious of cases. Extremely efficient and knowledgeable.
Nicola Hall is thorough and shows real attention to detail. She is personable and straightforward and consequently her clients trust and respect her.
Sam Collard develops good client relationships and manages their expectations. He is extremely thorough in each case he is involved in.
Rob Aylott is an extremely talented lawyer dealing with cases of the utmost severity. He is very knowledgeable, tactically astute and an excellent negotiator.
Andrew Middlehurst is highly recommended, particularly on cyclist claims.
Andrew Middlehurst is superbly diligent and responsive, with a combination of genuine empathy and drive to get the best results for his clients
Sophie Davies is particularly adept at dealing with challenging claims by European nationals who have suffered serious injuries in the UK.
Sophie Davies is outstanding. She takes on tough cases and pushes them to a successful conclusion.
Ben Posford is an intellectual powerhouse, loved by his clients and feared by his opponents.
Head of catastrophic injury Ben Posford, has particular experience regarding spinal cord and brain injuries, and fatalities.
Their team includes bright, hard-working solicitors dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for their clients from partner level to paralegal. Their client care is exceptional.
They are a team who are highly respected in the PI sector.
This is an excellent PI team doing a broad range of PI work.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims, with notable strength in acting for European clients for whom English is not a first language.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims.
"As an LCC member I contacted Osbornes soon after the accident. They were approachable, responsible and expert. Osbornes guided me through each step of the process, the driver admitted liability extremely quickly, and we reached a settlement with which I was very happy. I’m now back cycling to work and building my confidence over longer distances."
"I am extremely grateful to Blanca for her exceptional legal representation in my personal injury case. Her expertise, attention to detail, and genuine care were evident throughout the entire process. She was very professional, responsive and provided sound advice throughout. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled personal injury lawyer."
"Following a serious accident, I was introduced to Osbornes Law and was contacted by Eloise Mears (catastrophic injury). Not only was I amazed at the professionalism and efficiency of her work, but it was dealt with from start to finish by her with a very positive outcome. She took away all of the stress and allowed me to focus fully on my recovery."
Rob Aylott is adept at handling sensitive and complex catastrophic injury claims. He offers a particular specialism in amputation claims.
"Osbornes always provides work of excellent quality and the advice is sound."
"The firm has the ability to handle the most sophisticated and complex matters."
"Osbornes is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes."
"He is absolutely brilliant and very considered in his approach. He works solidly to get the very best outcome."
"His level of dedication to his clients is limitless."
"He puts clients at the heart of what he does."
"Rob Aylott is a very intelligent litigator. He always has the right strategy for any case."
"Rob Aylott is adept at handling sensitive and complex catastrophic injury claims. He offers a particular specialism in amputation claims."
Ben Posford leads the catastrophic injury team and regularly represents claimants in neurological injury and fatal accident claims. He also has a niche specialism in claims involving cauda equina syndrome.
"He has a encyclopedic knowledge of catastrophic injury."
"Ben Posford has a great manner, clients really trust him and he gets the best out of them."
Jodi Newton acts for clients on claims arising from negligent obstetric care, sepsis and delays in diagnosis and treatment. She also advises on spinal injury claims.
Sophie Davies specialises in brain injury and lower limb amputation cases.
"Sam Collard is recognised for his talent in complex brain and amputation claims, developing strength particularly in quantum issues and sporting injuries and accidents."
'The team deals with multi-million pound, often multifaceted claims, involving such factors as severe brain, psychiatric, gynaecological and spinal injury, major trauma, amputation and fatality.'
"They are a boutique firm with highly experienced partners who are well-respected in the industry."
"The team at Osbornes deals with catastrophic injury claims with the same professionalism as the largest firms, but provides a much more client-focused experience."
"A really first-rate team, well capable of dealing with the most serious and complex injuries."
"This team has carved out an exceptional reputation in catastrophic injury work."
"Osbornes has impressed me with their personal touch for clients whilst offering a first-class handling of catastrophic injury claims. The partners all have vast experience and are highly respected in their field."
"Sam Collard is very relatable and puts clients at ease."
"It never fails to amaze me how calm he is. He takes everything in his stride, even in the face of aggressive opponents."
"Andrew Middlehurst has a growing specialism in cycling claims and in the laws around e-scooters"
"Rob Aylott is superbly experienced, he brings great practical flair and analytical ability to pursuit of claims."
"Rob Aylott is a brilliant negotiator who always gets the best deal for his client."
"Robert Aylott has a fierce intellect, which means he can analyse and evaluate even the most complex cases quickly."
"Ben Posford has a very effective and engaging style, which puts injured clients at their ease. He is willing to take on the most challenging of clients and the most challenging of cases which sets him aside from many. He wears his exceptional intelligence lightly."
"Ben Posford is a pre-eminent solicitor in the field of very high-value catastrophic injury claims."
"Ben Posford is a great tactician, a great negotiator and generally, the man you want on your side when dealing with serious personal injury work."
"Ben Posford is a top-class litigator. He knows everything there is to know about catastrophic injury and major disaster litigation."
"This is a really excellent personal injury team that can be regarded as one of the major players in the London claimant personal injury market."
"Osbornes have managed to recruit a team of outstanding catastrophic injury lawyers who are at the top of the game."
"Sam Collard is a very effective lawyer with great attention to detail on claims."
"Magdalena Knez is compassionate and really able to see the wood for the trees when handling matters."
"Robert Aylott is widely regarded by other professionals in the field as one of the best all-round personal injury solicitors practicing."
"Ben Posford has his finger on the pulse as one of the leading catastrophic injury lawyers in the country, dealing with some of the highest profile cases."
"Sophie and Elma were invaluable in guiding me through the process of making my insurance claim, and helped me reach the best possible outcome from the worst possible situation. The tremendous loss I dealt with from the accident was absolutely compensated for, and I would have been beyond incapable of achieving this without their help. It doesn’t beg thinking what I would have done without them.""
"A good leader who is client-focused and thoroughly nice."
"A fantastic team player who speaks his mind in a clear way and runs cases like that."
"Really thorough and detailed."
"Persistent and very effective in pursuit of clients' claims."
"They punch well above their weight. The quality of service they provide equals that of any of the larger top-name firms in this area"
"Straightforward and clear, he is good at cutting through the noise."
"Totally tenacious but brilliantly commercial; very impressive."
"Incredibly impressive; he not only knows the technical ins and outs but is a charismatic personality, one clients absolutely love and trust."
Laura Swaine is another product of the Osbornes academy of excellence, Laura has drive and energy that are the envy of her contemporaries. Nothing is too much trouble and she instils confidence in her clients.
Sam Collard is a rising star, that despite his junior years is making a name for himself in a crowded market. Very easy to work with and on the ball with costs and managing expectations.
Robert Aylott is one of the most charming and technically astute solicitors out there. He has an unflappable manner that must disarm any opponent quite quickly. A pleasure to work with and an all-round gem.
Ben Posford is fiercely bright, with an unrivalled passion for his clients’ cases. His encyclopaedic knowledge of all things PI is second to none. His foresight and commercial nous have propelled Osbornes into the highest echelons of the market where they rightly belong.
The firm has an excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants, managed by recruiting paralegals with multi-language skills – an impressive route for expansion of the caseload.
Great expanding team with expertise and respect in the sector. Led by a commercially savvy and business minded team.
A really excellent group of PI solicitors, notable for their individual quality.’
A niche firm that punches well above its weight in the catastrophic injury sector, borne out by the quality of work they obtain.
This combination of experience and diligence reaps massive rewards for clients, Osbornes being well known in the industry as a fantastic firm.
The Osbornes personal injury team now comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business.
Pleased to see Robert Aylott promoted to the partnership. He is an excellent lawyer.
Ben Posford is one of London’s best catastrophic injury lawyers, in my view. He is a real brain injury specialist.
Excellent coverage of personal injury, and traumatic brain injury. There is a real specialism in claimants who do not speak English as a first language.
The group is noted for its expertise in matters relating to cycling injuries, and is the official legal partner of the London Cycling Campaign charity.
To complement its strong reputation for high-value and complex personal injury work, the firm continues to develop its 'excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants'
"Osbornes comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business"
“You've been the most amazing, understanding, professional, compassionate [and] respectful... I did not dream I could end up in better hands. There are no words to describe my appreciation and gratitude.”
“An excellent practical litigator who offers exceptional service’, ‘tactically astute… he is one of the best personal injury solicitors around”
“He finds angles other lawyers miss and fights incredibly hard for his clients”
“Ben Posford is a hugely experienced solicitor who approaches his cases with confidence and realism.”
“Star performer, Ben Posford is a dynamic and impressive solicitor who takes a creative and dedicated approach to claims of the utmost complexity; he specialises in catastrophic brain and spinal injury claims”
"For spinal cord injuries, particularly cauda equina, Ben Posford is a key contact"
“Throughout this Laura have been incredibly professional, patient, and continuously offered great advice on how to proceed – I would definitely recommend Laura to anybody else who encountered the same situation as me.”
“Laura has handled my case very efficiently and I am very happy with the way she has represented me. I wish everyone in the near future that they get such sympathetic, speedy and correct representation that I have received from her.”
“Laura carefully explained the procedure which gave great reassurance. I am particularly grateful for the effort made in obtaining physiotherapy for me which made so much difference to my recovery and mobility.”
“Laura continued to fight our case for 4 years, keeping us updated at every step of the way and patiently answering any queries. She took care of things end-to-end with minimal involvement from us. This was a pain-free process and I will certainly be recommending Laura’s services to others.”
“Kate has a fantastic manner with clients which, coupled with her keen eye for detail and excellent grasp of personal injury litigation, makes her a formidable litigator”.
“I had a road traffic accident in 2016 and Kate Milton didn’t just secure my very satisfactory settlement but also put everything in place to make sure my long recovery was made as easy and comfortable as possible. Kate was knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I had total faith that she would deliver all my target outcomes both financially and physically. Hopefully, I won’t need Kate again but if I do, I’ll know who to call”.
“I cannot recommend Kate Milton highly enough. Over the course of 5 years, Kate was on hand to support and guide my wife through my case. Her experience and expertise meant we always had total trust in the advice we received. No amount of money can heal the injury I have sustained, however, the damages I received take the worries out of the future and mean I can get on with my life without having any ill feeling or regret.”
“Andrew handled a very complex, 3 year legal battle for me, with a tremendous amount of patience and professionalism. He is very approachable, always kept me up to date, by phone and e-mail, and responded very quickly to my queries with excellent advice, sound strategic thinking and strong letters to put the other side under pressure. With top contacts for barristers, joint experts and mediation, Andrew secured me the best financial settlement for my claim. He is a credit to Osbornes Solicitors.”
“Excellent assistance with a damages claim related to a traffic accident including fairly lengthy negotiations with an insurance company and arrangements for medical rehabilitation.”
“Andrew Middlehurst did the bulk of the work in a polite, professional and communicative manner, especially as things stalled several times. If I were to be involved in another similar situation, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. It was the London Cycle Campaign that pointed me in their direction and it was a good call.”
“Excellent assistance with a personal injuries claim after I was hit by a car driver while I was cycling. Andrew Middlehurst was very professional and communicative, answered queries quickly and kept me informed regularly on the case’s progress. His advice was easy to understand and a good result was achieved. I would recommend Osbornes highly and in particular Andrew Middlehurst.”
“I’d like to thank you for all your help in bringing this case to a successful conclusion. Your communication via mail, email, and phone was timely and clear throughout. I am extremely satisfied with the advice I was given and the outcome that was achieved. I would not hesitate to recommend you and your firm to others.”
“Thank you so much to Nicola Hall at Osborne’s. Nicola was amazing at taking my personal injury claim down a three year journey from initial denial of guilt by the defendant to an extremely healthy settlement, at a much higher value than I ever would have anticipated.
While relentlessly pursuing my case, not letting me give up and walk away even though I wanted to, she was also endlessly kind and patient. Nicola was so caring of me and of the mental health ramifications I suffered following my injury. I am eternally grateful – her support and kindness left me feeling that my response to my injury was validated and justified and has enabled me to reach closure after a traumatic few years.
I cannot thank Nicola enough and could not recommend her more highly.”“Thank you for all your hard work over the years. The outcome is nothing like what I would have expected when we first met, and I am incredibly happy with the settlement outcome. It’s been quite a process and I’m glad I can finally put it behind me.”
“Nicola was very helpful and supportive. Nicola was very good with explanations and maintaining contact once we got rolling. I felt she really knew the law and procedures involved. I’m aware of how hard she works and appreciate her commitment.”
“Nicola Hall was my solicitor for a personal injury claim – she was thorough in exploring all options and clear in explaining the process to me. When it came down to a settlement, she was an excellent negotiator and I received the best possible amount I believe I could have gotten.”
“Thank you for your patience, kindness and help, and for getting there in the end.”
“Nicola Hall assisted me on a recent negligence case. I found her helpful, informative and had complete confidence in her ability in getting the outcome I so rightly deserved. I would highly recommend Osbornes Law for any legal matters.”
“I received excellent medical expert advice to highlight the impact of the accident on my father’s health”
"Your advice has given me belief that the legal system can and does favour those who have suffered loss and injury - both physically and mentally. I hope that you continue to have a long and successful career in your field, as you have been a great listener and friend throughout proceedings."
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team at Osbornes who have really helped me to overcome such a difficult time following the accident. You in particular have made it a painless exercise in dealing with all matters, and through responding and communicating so well."
"Very professional and reliable. They were exactly what I was looking for, helping at all levels and successfully winning the case. Thanks to Blanca everything was easier."
"The perfect treatment. I received amazingly good treatment, and she cares about you and your case. It’s been a real pleasure and I have been lucky I had my case taken on by Blanca."
“Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your tenacity!”
"Excellent help and advice from Sophie in a car accident claim. The work was done on no win no fee basis, the final fee was very reasonable, very satisfied with the outcome which we would not have achieved without such a knowledgeable advice."
"Sophie Davies' guidance and suggested opportunities to strengthen my case as well her experienced and supportive handling of issues that arose over the twenty months, made the whole experience predictable and stress free. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Osbornes."
"I would like to say, I was lucky to have Sophie Davies as a lawyer. She was very good at explaining in detail the legal terms, clarifying the procedure and the possibilities. She has a very deep knowledge and experience."
“Thank you and thank you once again for all your hard work and support through it all. ”
“I am really happy with the result Osbornes solicitors got me and that I received such a personal, friendly service and support throughout.”
“The service and results I received from Robert Aylott and the team at Osbornes was exceptional. Experts in their field and total professionals from start to finish. In 2018 I was involved in a serious motorcycle accident and required surgery the other party denied liability and there were few witnesses. After an initial interview Robert assessed my case and advised they were confident in securing me substantial losses. This they did in a reasonably short timescale securing me a six figure sum well above my initial hopes. If you are unlucky enough to be involved in an accident I recommend this team fantastic 5* Professionals.”
“Literally, putting your future in their hands, Robert Aylott and the team at Osbornes Law took the uncertainty, vulnerability and fear resulting from a catastrophic life event and turned it into a safety net for the rest of my life. Empathy, professionalism and delivering exactly what they say. You’re safe in their hands”.
"Literally, putting your future in their hands, Rob Aylott and the team at Osbornes Law took the uncertainty, vulnerability and fear resulting from a catastrophic life event and turned it into a safety net for the rest of my life. Empathy, professionalism and delivering exactly what they say. You're safe in their hands."
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Va multumesc pentru ajutorul acordat."A small but high-powered team, dealing with cases of significant value and complexity."
"An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."
"Ben Posford is a hugely experienced solicitor who approaches his cases with confidence and realism."
"Osbornes Law have captured the magic of keeping the customer service levels of a smaller firm whilst having all the expertise and power of the biggest firms."
"A superb boutique catastrophic injury firm."
"A really strong team, led by Ben Posford, who is an exceptionally experienced and talented catastrophic injury lawyer."
"Affable and charming with very good client-handling skills."
"superb firm with consummate professionals and a human touch."
Beneath Ben Posford’s calm and reassuring presence, which clients love, lies a formidable tactical and legal brain. His experience tells and he gets it right at every stage of the process from arranging the best possible rehabilitation, to ensuring, so far as possible, a polite relationship with those acting for the defendant in order to ensure best and early resolution of the claim.
Osbornes now has a team of highly experienced personal injury lawyers; particularly strong on high-value quantum cases, workplace accidents and claims involving foreign workers injured in the UK.
The team provides fantastic strength-in-depth for personal injury claims. It is also particularly well placed to service clients from Eastern Europe with specialist native language speakers. From the smallest case to a multimillion-pound spinal injury case, Osbornes has the right staff to manage every claim.
Ben Posford remains pre-eminent in his field with expert understanding of litigating cases of the upmost severity. His experience builds on Stuart Kightley’s running of the firm with recent partner additions of Rob Aylott making a fantastic addition.
A firm going from strength-to strength-which retains its client care whilst being able to offer a full personal injury service.
"Rob Aylott is a top-class litigator who has an unrivalled knowledge of catastrophic personal injury. A ferocious eye for detail means that quantum claims are always maximised and every angle analysed in liability cases."
Ben Posford is "very meticulous, good with clients and knowledgeable."
"They have an expanding profile in personal injury and clinical negligence and offer a superb, broad service in accidents abroad, enabled by their recruitment of bilingual legal executives who can guide non-English speakers through complex litigation."
"Solid personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims arising from fatalities and severe head and spinal injuries."
"Offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims."
"Offers specialist expertise in cauda equina syndrome cases."
"An exceptional outfit. They take on difficult cases, fight hard and win."
"Stuart Kightley is an incredibly empathetic solicitor who is very knowledgeable about traumatic brain injury."
"They are an outstanding firm to work with. They are consistently impressive in their work."
"Osbornes often handles claims valued at over £1m, particularly relating to severe brain and spinal cord injuries and niche areas such as cauda equina syndrome and cycling accidents."
"The hard-working, thorough and committed Robert Aylott, who brings significant heavyweight personal injury experience."
"Key team members include the energetic and personable Stuart Kightley who is head of the personal injury department."
"Osbornes has a growing influence and impressive work load and is gaining a reputation for handling complex catastrophic work."
"Catastrophic injury cases head Ben Posford is an excellent practical litigator who offers exceptional service."
"Stuart is also very experienced in advising on fatal accidents and workplace accidents."
"Intellectually rigorous and intelligent."
Thank you for the hard work and patience and for being so patient with my constant questions.
"I have found Osbornes to be thorough, clear and understanding from the initial call. They do exactly what they say they will and with passion! I would recommend them to anyone".
Very good efficient service. Would not hesitate to use again.
I will use Osbornes for any future needs.
I don't think I could have asked for anything more. One of the best dealings I've had with the legal profession.
Sam was excellent and very professional in dealing with our claim.
Siobhan has done me very proud and I would recommend Osbornes any day. Thank you so much for all you’re hard work.
Siobhan is a very good lawyer, she is very professional. I was lucky to have my case with her.
Siobhan is a very professional lawyer, quick response, always happy to explain everything and helpful.
Thank you Nicola Hall, she was wonderful in fighting my case.
Ben Posford is one of the best catastrophic injury lawyers around.
As a real specialist in spinal cord injuries, Ben Posford is always looking at new angles on how to maximise his cases.
They provide exceptional service, great knowledge and understanding of the law, excellent client care and tactical nous
Ben Posford is 'exceptional and a real expert in the field of catastrophic injury'.
Ben Posford … is ‘tactically astute’ and ‘one of the best personal injury solicitors around’.
Ben Posford ‘knows how to maximise the value of the claim for his clients’.
Ben Posford...'couples meticulous legal skills with a hugely personable manner with clients and opponents,' and is noted for his skills in 'directing and motivating those working beneath him'
"Ben Posford is a fantastic lawyer who is extremely personable in dealing with clients and with opponents, and he has an unusual level of knowledge of the intricacies of procedure and substantive law."
My claim was dealt with efficiently and professionally. Communication was excellent, and timely. Shrewd and sound advice was provided at every stage of the claim from beginning through to completion. On the basis of my personal experience I would strongly recommend Osbornes.
I just wish to thank you for your hard work and successful outcome. I am pleased with the result and would recommend you and your firm to anyone in the future.
"Ben Posford is singled out for his expertise in high-level catastrophic claims, particularly his handling of devastating brain and spinal injuries"
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