28.2.2023
Do you have to wear a bike helmet?
Should bike helmets be mandatory in the UK? Recently, Dan Walker was involved in a nasty collision with a motorist...
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Siobhan has worked in the Personal Injury Department as a solicitor since 2001. She was made a partner of the firm in 2012 and acts for accident victims with serious injuries in a wide variety of cases including cycling accidents, accidents at work, road traffic accidents and trips and slips.
Siobhan is accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) as a Senior Litigator, that is a solicitor who acts for the victims of accidents seeking to establish, assert and enforce their rights through negotiation, mediation or litigation; and who is competent to identify liability, assess and manage risk, be self-authorising at all key stages of litigation, and to lead and supervise the work of other Personal Injury lawyers.
Outside of work Siobhan is kept busy with her four young children.
Siobhan has done me very proud and I would recommend Osbornes any day. Thank you so much for all you’re hard work.
"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."
Siobhan is a very professional lawyer, quick response, always happy to explain everything and helpful.
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Siobhan's Client Testimonials
"Your advice has given me belief...
"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...
"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."
Siobhan has done me very proud...
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,...
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,...
Siobhan is a very professional lawyer, quick response, always happy to explain everything and helpful.
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19.10.2022Award nomination for catastrophic injury lawyers at Osbornes...
The personal injury team at Osbornes are delighted to be finalists at The Personal Injury Awards 2022 in the category of ‘...
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5.5.2022Top 10 Major Highway Code Changes for Cyclists
New Highway Code rules for cyclists At the end of January 2022, the Highway Code was updated to make British roads...
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Cycling accident advice
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23.9.2021Croydon Tram Crash Inquest Recommendations Welcomed
The families of victims killed in the Croydon tram crash today welcomed a coroner’s recommendations to prevent another tragedy....
Read more- 16.9.2021
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Croydon Tram Crash Inquest Concludes
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Compensation Tables for Personal Injury
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Read more - 5.1.2021
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31.12.2020Bike Boxes – what are the rules?
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Highway Code changes just the start in protecting...
The 2020 changes to the Highway Code do not go far enough to change driver behaviour and protect cyclists and pedestrians,...
Read more - 15.10.2020
Fatal Accidents In The Workplace
A new article from the BBC takes a looked at fatal accidents at work. The report states that since 1981, there...
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13.10.2020Claim For An Accident At School
Make a School Accident Claim Autumn is upon us and it’s the start of another academic year. With a 7...
Read more- 8.10.2020
Pedestrian hit by car on zebra crossing settles...
Blanca Diego, Solicitor in the Osbornes Personal Injury Department, recently settled a claim for a Spanish client who sustained injuries...
Read more - 21.9.2020
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Read more - 30.7.2020
Self-Employed Injury At Work
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Read more - 19.6.2020
Changes to employer’s liability for work accidents
As it now stands employers are automatically liable for some workplace injuries, (without the Claimant having to prove “fault”) is...
Read more - 19.6.2020
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Accident at home claim Accidents are a leading cause of death, injury, and disability and according to the Royal Society...
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29.5.2020Bringing a Personal Injury Claim – What is ‘No...
In the case of personal injury, we commonly hear important terms such as; ‘accident’, ‘negligence’ and ‘no win no fee’....
Read more- 11.5.2020
Bike Cam Prosecutions
Have you ever been cut up by a van turning left? Or been riding along only to find the tarmac...
Read more - 11.5.2020
Helmet Cameras: Personal Safety and the Law
Helmet cameras have become one of the must-have items for cyclists, especially those commuting to and from work. They offer...
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