Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Lawyers in Manchester
Fletchers Solicitors is a leading UK law firm specialising in personal injury and medical negligence claims, with over three decades of experience representing clients nationwide. Our team of award-winning solicitors, including APIL-accredited professionals, handles complex cases such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and birth trauma, securing millions in compensation for clients. We prioritise client care, offering no-win, no-fee arrangements and tailored legal strategies.Recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, we combine legal expertise with compassionate support, guiding clients through every stage of their claims. Our services extend to Court of Protection matters, rehabilitation, and financial management for vulnerable clients, ensuring long-term solutions for life-changing injuries.
Services
Serious Injury Claims
Medical Negligence Claims
Birth Injury Claims
Court of Protection Services
Accident at Work Claims
Road Traffic Accident Claims
Spinal Injury Claims
Amputation Claims
Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
Product Liability Claims
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Award-winning clinical negligence team with national recognition
- No-win, no-fee arrangements for all personal injury claims
- Specialist Court of Protection services for vulnerable clients
- Recognised in The Legal 500 for excellence in serious injury law
- Client-focused approach with dedicated senior solicitors from day one
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- The Legal 500
- Chambers & Partners
What people say
Excellent
Amazing company
Cared deeply
Trusted advisors
Life-changing support
Services
Serious Injury Claims
Our specialist solicitors handle complex cases involving life-altering injuries such as spinal damage, amputations, and brain trauma. We secure compensation for medical costs, rehabilitation, and long-term care, working with medical experts to ensure comprehensive claims. With over 400 combined years of experience, our team negotiates with insurers and litigates when necessary to achieve maximum settlements. Clients benefit from tailored support throughout the legal process, ensuring their physical, emotional, and financial needs are addressed in every settlement.
Medical Negligence Claims
We represent clients affected by substandard healthcare, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. Our award-winning team investigates cases of hospital negligence, prescription mistakes, and delayed treatment, securing funds for ongoing care and lost earnings. Recognised in Chambers & Partners, we collaborate with medical experts to prove liability and quantify damages. Services include Court of Protection applications and support for families impacted by fatal medical errors, ensuring accountability and financial security for long-term recovery.
Court of Protection Services
Our private client solicitors assist individuals lacking mental capacity due to injury or illness. We manage property, financial affairs, and healthcare decisions through deputyship appointments, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The team handles Lasting Power of Attorney arrangements and professional trustee services, ensuring clients' assets are protected. With expertise in high-value litigation and cross-border disputes, we provide ongoing support for families requiring structured settlements and care funding management.
Birth Injury Claims
Specialists in birth trauma cases, we support families affected by preventable injuries during childbirth. Our solicitors investigate failures in fetal monitoring, emergency interventions, and postnatal care, securing compensation for cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, and hypoxic brain injuries. The team collaborates with paediatricians and care planners to arrange lifelong support packages. With dedicated senior lawyers assigned to each case, we provide empathetic guidance through complex legal processes while advocating for systemic improvements in maternity services.
Accident at Work Claims
We represent employees injured due to employer negligence, covering industrial accidents, construction site injuries, and occupational disease claims. Our solicitors prove liability for unsafe working conditions, inadequate training, or defective equipment, recovering compensation for lost wages and medical treatment. The team handles high-value claims involving amputations, spinal injuries, and chronic pain syndromes, working with occupational health experts to document workplace hazards and secure interim payments for urgent care needs.
People
Kate Edwards
Director of Private Client
Recognised as a leading expert in Court of Protection matters, Kate Edwards specialises in professional deputyship and financial affairs management for clients with capacity issues. With extensive experience in high-value litigation and cross-border disputes, she ensures vulnerable clients receive structured settlements and long-term care funding.
Trevor Ward
Partner & Birth Injury Team Leader
Trevor Ward leads the birth injury team, focusing on complex obstetric negligence cases. His work includes advocating for systemic improvements in maternity care and securing multi-million-pound settlements for children with cerebral palsy and hypoxic brain injuries.
Caroline Morris
Managing Director | Serious Injury Law
With over 25 years in serious injury law, Caroline Morris oversees catastrophic injury claims involving spinal trauma, amputations, and brain injuries. She has secured numerous seven-figure settlements and champions client rehabilitation through tailored support networks.
Peter Rigby
Managing Director of Clinical Negligence
Peter Rigby directs the clinical negligence department, handling high-profile cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and hospital-acquired infections. His expertise includes complex orthopaedic negligence and long-term care funding arrangements for severely disabled clients.
Jenny Stevenson
Head of Personal Injury
Jenny Stevenson leads personal injury claims for workplace accidents, road traffic collisions, and public liability cases. She specialises in traumatic brain injuries and has recovered substantial compensation for clients with chronic pain conditions and mobility impairments.
Questions
What types of personal injury claims do you handle?
We specialise in serious injury claims including spinal injuries, brain trauma, medical negligence, birth injuries, and workplace accidents, with expertise in complex, high-value cases.
How long do I have to make a claim?
Most claims must be made within three years of the incident, though exceptions apply for minors and cases involving delayed diagnosis or ongoing negligence.
What costs are involved in making a claim?
We operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. Legal fees are only payable if your claim succeeds, as agreed in advance.
How are compensation amounts determined?
Compensation considers pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings, rehabilitation costs, and long-term care needs, assessed through expert medical and financial evaluations.
Can I claim for medical negligence abroad?
Yes, our international injury claims team handles cases involving accidents or medical errors overseas, working with local legal partners to secure compensation.
What support exists for Court of Protection matters?
We provide professional deputyship services to manage financial and healthcare decisions for individuals lacking mental capacity due to injury or illness.
Reviews (4)
Jackie
May 08, 2024
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Really helpful. My solicitor advised me throughout my claim in a way I could understand. The app was very good for communicating with my solicitor. Very pleased with the service I recieved and the outcome of my case.
Kevin O'Leary
Apr 29, 2024
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I highly recommend Fletchers Solicitors. They guided me through the lengthy process of a medical negligence case, consistently keeping me informed. Their diligence and professionalism were evident throughout. They worked hard to simplify the complex legal aspects for someone like me, a layperson, and they also strove to secure the maximum compensation possible. Overall, I give Fletchers Solicitors a 100% recommendation. Well done.
Richard Walker
Apr 25, 2024
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Fletchers Solicitors were incredibly helpful, and their app is exceptionally smooth. It simplifies understanding and facilitates quick responses.
Colin
Mar 19, 2024
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I am very pleased with the service provided by Fletchers Solicitors. Their app is incredibly convenient, allowing me to respond to questions immediately and easily upload multiple files, including photos and scans. Overall, the level of service was impeccable. Jayne always responded promptly and explained legal matters in a way that was easy to understand.
