Described as a ‘go-to firm’ for personal injury litigation, Moore Barlow continues to advise on high-value catastrophic injury litigation, especially traffic accidents, spinal cord and pediatric cognitive injuries, as well as cross-border disputes in Europe and elsewhere. Acting for both domestic and international claimants, Damian Horan is noted for his ’practical and effective approach’, bringing to bear his medical background and expertise in spinal cord and brain injury cases. Co-heading the team with Horan, Trevor Sterling has over 35 years’ experience in personal injury disputes, especially those requiring expertise in major traffic accidents. Matthew Claxson often advises on amputation claims, fatal claims, and orthopaedic injury claims, while Fadwa Errhioui regularly handles pediatric brain injury cases, and works closely with the Child Brain Injury Trust. In addition Amandeep Khasriya is commended for her ‘technical and tactical nous.’
Testimonials
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‘Amandeep Khasriya is very impressive, displaying technical and tactical nous alongside a genuinely caring attitude toward her clients. ’
‘Damian Horan is a particularly good solicitor with a practical and effective approach to personal injury litigation.’
‘A go-to firm. Excellent client service’
‘Matthew Claxson - leading from the front in putting the client first at all times. A genuine force for good in the claimant space.'
‘Matthew Claxson is excellent: head and shoulders above everyone else in terms of his enthusiasm and commitment to securing best possible outcomes for his clients.'
‘Damian Horan is probably the very best spinal cord injury solicitor in the country. He is meticulous in his work and has a proven track record of considerable success for his clients and has settled some of the highest value cases in English legal history for his spinal cord injury clients.’
‘'Top quality high-profile work dealing with the most catastrophic injuries. There is real strength in depth from partner to trainee level.’
Key clients
- Michael Turner
- Ritzie Rapacon
- Mason Feehan
- Bronte Brown
- Ms Czernuszka (in Czernuszka v King)
- Mr Barnett
- (6 cases)
Work highlights
- Acted in a claim that arose from a road traffic collision that occurred on 16 July 2017 when a client was a restrained passenger in a vehicle being driven by his mother. The client, a minor, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury.
- Represented a client who was injured playing an amateur game of rugby. She sustained a significant spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis.
- Represented a client who was involved in a road traffic collision (motorcycle vs car) in 2019.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Damian Horan, Trevor Sterling