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“Sam Collard is recognised for his talent in complex brain and amputation claims, developing strength particularly in quantum issues and sporting injuries and accidents.”
“Sam Collard is an excellent litigator who deserves his place among the senior lawyers at Osbornes. He knows how to get results.”
Sam Collard
Head of Cycling
Sam is a Partner and head of cycling accident claims. He specialises in high value and complex injury claims, including brain and spinal cord injuries, loss of limbs, fatalities, and severe psychiatric harm.
Sam joined Osbornes as a trainee in 2009 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2011, before becoming an Associate in 2016, building up a wealth of experience acting for Claimants in Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Road Traffic Accident cases. Sam also enjoys productive relationships with many of the leading Personal Injury barristers in London.
Sam runs his own caseload of high-value claims including several valued at in excess of £1million. He believes in seeking justice for his clients by offering clear and concise legal advice.
Sam is an Accredited Senior Litigator and Fatal Accidents Specialist by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
In his spare time, Sam enjoys playing football, cycling and running around after his two young daughters.
Sam is a real cycling expert and understands road traffic liability really well. He is hugely personable, dedicated and tenacious.
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.
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.
Sam Collard develops good client relationships and manages their expectations. He is extremely thorough in each case he is involved in.
"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."
"Sam Collard is recognised for his talent in complex brain and amputation claims, developing strength particularly in quantum issues and sporting injuries and accidents."
"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."
"Sam Collard is a very effective lawyer with great attention to detail on claims."
"Really thorough and detailed."
"Persistent and very effective in pursuit of clients' claims."
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.
Sam was excellent and very professional in dealing with our claim.
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Sam is a real cycling expert...
Sam is a real cycling expert and understands road traffic liability really well. He is hugely personable, dedicated and tenacious.
The ‘hugely technical’ Sam Collard specialises...
The ‘hugely technical’ Sam Collard specialises in quantum-related matters in addition to sports and cycling injuries cases.
Sam Collard is an excellent litigator...
Sam Collard is an excellent litigator who deserves his place among the senior lawyers at Osbornes. He knows how to get results.
Sam is a pleasure to work...
Sam is a pleasure to work with and clients appreciate the human side. He deals with matters sensitively.
Sam is intelligent so knows what...
Sam is intelligent so knows what is important in a case but is also really personable.
Sam is a really clear thinker...
Sam is a really clear thinker and a good tactical personal injury lawyer.
Sam Collard develops good client relationships...
Sam Collard develops good client relationships and manages their expectations. He is extremely thorough in each case he is involved in.
"Sam Collard is recognised for his...
"Sam Collard is recognised for his talent in complex brain and amputation claims, developing strength particularly in quantum issues and sporting injuries and accidents."
"Sam Collard is very relatable and...
"Sam Collard is very relatable and puts clients at ease."
"It never fails to amaze me...
"It never fails to amaze me how calm he is. He takes everything in his stride, even in the face of aggressive opponents."
"Sam Collard is a very effective...
"Sam Collard is a very effective lawyer with great attention to detail on claims."
Sam’s notable cases
Acting for a 35 year old man in a multimillion pound claim after he suffered a below knee amputation as a result of an accident on a construction site whilst at work;
Being part of the Osbornes Catastrophic Injuries team representing the husband of the only female victim of the Croydon Tram crash in 2016;
Representing a 29 year old woman who has suffered a traumatic brain injury following a RTA in a claim valued at over £1million;
Representing the husband and daughter of a 25 year old woman who was fatally injured following a fire in her flat.
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