Ms Myfanwy Buckeridge > Barcan+Kirby LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Barcan+Kirby LLP
Prince House
Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4PS
England

Work Department

Personal Injury & Medical Negligence

Position

Senior Associate

Career

Myfanwy joined Barcan+Kirby in 2004 having represented and supported Claimants through their personal injury claims since 1990.

She has broad experience with all types of personal injury claims ranging from road traffic and construction site accidents to heavy industry employment-related claims. Myfanwy now specialises in serious injury claims including head injuriesspinal injuries and fatal accidents. She has a particular interest in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

She also sits as an Assistant Coroner in the Avon Coroner’s Court and has experience of appointment as Solicitor to a Judge-led Inquest.

She is used as ‘internal counsel’ by team members and mentors colleagues on liability, causation and quantum issues.

Myfanwy has conducted personal injury seminars with membership organisations and lectured to doctors.

She is a Certified Member of the Law Society Personal Injury Scheme and a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Languages

English

Memberships

Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme.

Education

Sheffield University BA (Hons) Psychology

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Insurance > Personal injury: claimant

At Barcan+Kirby LLP, the personal injury practice works closely with other departments within the firm, including the probate and court of protection teams, to handle complex claims arising out of road traffic incidents or at work. Samantha Castle is hailed as ‘someone who fights her client’s corner’ and leads the team with deep-seated experience in a variety of matters including occupier’s liability cases and cycling accidents. Serious injury claims such as spinal injuries and fatal accidents are a central area of focus for Myfanwy Buckeridge.