Running a business? While we all hope for smooth sailing, you’ll be well aware of the potential risks before they crop up. 

Employees might get hurt on the job, leading to claims for compensation and potential lawsuits. People could have accidents on your premises, resulting in liability claims. And if a product is defective, it could cause injuries and drag you into costly legal battles. It’s a challenging journey, and no one wants to face these situations unprepared.

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To handle any risks that come your way, you’ll already have sturdy safety protocols and comprehensive employers’ liability insurance. But don’t forget about solid legal support, protecting your business from financial and reputational damage. Acting as your lifeboats, ready to keep you afloat if you hit stormy waters. 

Your casualty litigation team

Operating on UK soil or overseas? You need a casualty litigation team that guides you through all manner of claims. Our diverse collection of clients includes corporates, utilities, heritage organisations, construction companies, manufacturers, airports, government agencies, and insurers.

We handle a range of injury claims, from public and employers’ liability to product liability and road traffic incidents. Our expertise covers catastrophic injuries, disease and stress claims, disability discrimination, fatal accidents, fraud, group actions, and jurisdictional disputes.

  • Employers’ liability: Workplace claims, especially in manufacturing and construction
  • Public employers’ liability: Claims under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957, like defective premises and on-site hazards
  • Industrial disease: Claims for noise-induced hearing loss, mesothelioma, occupational asthma, and more
  • Catastrophic injury: Brain injuries, loss of limb, and senses
  • Product liability: Personal injury claims, including class actions, with a focus on medical products
  • Motor: Vehicle damage to serious injuries, including fraud and low-velocity impact claims.
In need of a casualty litigation lawyer? Look no further.
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
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The proof's in our experience

  • A multi-million-pound residential care case, securing local PCT funding to cover shortfall due to contributory negligence and insurer liquidation
  • A severe head injury and cortical blindness claim, addressing care, accommodation, adaptive technology, and periodic payments
  • Defended manufacturing and chemical clients against mesothelioma, asbestosis, noise-induced hearing loss, and hand-arm vibration claims
  • An engineering contractor, on multi-defendant litigation from a tower crane collapse, resulting in multiple personal injury claims
  • A UK airport on serious and fatal accident claims
  • UK and US insurers on multi-jurisdictional claims from medical product liability and defective implants.
     
Testimonials

"This firm has a diverse range of professional individuals all highly skilled in a wide range of practices. They are extremely helpful, informative and knowledgeable in their individual roles." 

Legal 500, 2023

"Recommended as ‘excellent’… praised for 'strong technical knowledge' and 'excellent communication skills'." 

Legal 500, 2022