Forbes Solicitors represents a significant number of local authorities and insurers, and focuses on complex construction injury claims, including hearing loss, electrocution, and burn matters, as well as contracting and subcontracting issues. The team is also skilled in managing social care abuse claims, fraud-related matters, fast-track casualty cases, and disease claims. Chris Booth heads up the insurance team and leads the firm’s anti-fraud and disease efforts. Kella Bowers oversees inquests, social services, and abuse claims, while Paul Geldard directs the complex injury division. Annette Siallagan specialises in claims arising from the construction industry and has a wealth of experience in disease claims.
Testimonials
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‘I find that all employees that we deal with have a consistent work ethic. This helps when new people are assigned to our cases; we can rest assured that there will be a consistent approach and the same attention to detail.’
‘The team pride themselves on understanding the values of their clients and tailoring their approach to support those values. The team are very approachable, very knowledgeable and always think innovatively to provide solutions for clients.’
Key clients
- Calderdale MBC
- Leeds City Council
Work highlights
- Obtained a finding of fundamental dishonesty against a claimant claiming laceration injury during the course of his employment.
- Instructed with regards to a catastrophic multi-million-pound life-changing injury claim following the claimant being crushed by a vehicle.