Sills & Betteridge LLP
Client SatisfactionWith a sizeable footprint spanning the East Midlands, Sills & Betteridge LLP is geared to handle catastrophic, fatal, sprain, and whiplash injury cases. Splitting her time between Lincoln, Nottingham, and Sleaford, Alison Hurton’s broad expertise encompasses road traffic accidents and work accidents. In Lincoln, Louise Bush is principally focused on clinical negligence matters, while Simon Breeden handles cases surrounding defective or dangerous products, industrial diseases, and stress at work. In Skegness, other key members of the team also include Kim Overton, who specialises in abuse matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are experienced and knowledgeable. They really care about getting the best results for their clients.’
- ‘The company has an experienced, well-organised team who specialise in personal injury and clinical negligence. They also supply the relevant information in a well-presented, clear form.’
- ‘This practice continues to develop into a very professional and trustworthy team of medicolegal lawyers. They have excellent communication skills and respond rapidly to any queries raised. I can always contact individuals without undue delay and they are always “on the ball” when I raise any concerns.'
- ‘They have high standards of client care, they are quick to respond, will take time to explain each step in the litigation process, and consideration is given to the needs of the client.'
- ‘Simon Breeden is very hard working and has great judgment. He is very passionate about his clients and tenacious in dealing with opponents and ensuring successful outcomes.’
- ‘Simon Breedon was excellent, he was with me all the way through my case, and he explained things I didn't understand. He always kept me up to date with what was happening. He was with me from the beginning of my case, and right up to the end of it.'
- ‘Louise Bush is an experienced clinical negligence practitioner, she has an exceptional eye for detail. She is willing to take on the most challenging cases and gets great results.’
- ‘Louise Bush managed cases efficiently and in a manner consistent with my expectations of an efficient medicolegal solicitor.'
Work highlights
- Represented a claimant who sustained significant and life changing injuries having been involved in an accident in January 2018.
- Represented two claimants, both of whom were severely abused in the 60’s and 70’s. The abuse took place in a foster home and caused lasting damage, including an inability to work and to form secure relationships.
- Represented a claimant in pursuing a claim for damages in clinical negligence, initially prior to her death and, thereafter, in assisting the personal representatives on behalf of her estate.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alison Hurton, Louise Bush, Kim Overton