Personal injury

Expert guidance and support from trusted personal injury solicitors

Understanding personal injury law

We have a deep understanding of the medical and legal issues involved and, most importantly, we really care so we fight hard for every client.

We are experienced in dealing with a wide range of claims, from orthopaedic trauma cases to catastrophic injury and fatal accident cases. Slips and trips, road traffic accidents, work accidents but also historic sexual abuse and fatal claims and inquests. 

Importantly, we’re independent of insurer panel and claims management companies. This means we can run our cases as we see fit with complete freedom of choice in terms of experts and counsel.

How our personal injury solicitors can help you

Legal experts in life-altering injuries

Our lawyers have particular expertise in life-altering brain and spinal cord injury and are currently working on several cases of maximum severity for those affected by tetraplegia and paraplegia.

Many claims we handle involve cross-border elements – either the injury happened overseas or the victim is a non-UK resident injured in the UK. We are used to working with overseas agents where appropriate.

We have had a key role in the Grenfell Tower public inquiry and assisted with the inquest work arising out of the deaths resulting from the fire.

Two brothers in arms in front of a lake. Brain Injury Claims Solicitors

Brain injury compensation claims

A brain injury is an extremely worrying time for any family and it is likely that you will have a number of concerns and anxieties about your future...

A couple holding hands rested on a table. Fatal accident claims and inquests solicitors

Fatal claims and inquests

We have represented families at inquests for many years and understand what a traumatic time it is. We will always ensure that our clients' views...

Young girl in a wheelchair on a balcony overlooking a river and tall trees. Spinal cord injury compensation claim solicitors

Spinal cord injury compensation claims

If you or someone you know has sustained a spinal cord injury, it is vital that you are able to speak with a legal team who has experience of helping people who...

Russell-Cooke is adept at working with complex scenarios and able to manage and explain them in simple terms. The solicitors I work with are superb and on the ball.
Chambers UK (2025)

Our approach

Offering flexible funding arrangements to suit your needs

We can offer flexible funding arrangements for clients. The financial strength, size and diversity of the firm also means that in certain circumstances we can offer in-house funding for claims which have a strong chance of success but where the client is in difficult financial circumstances. This is part of our commitment to ensure access to justice for all.

A young boy, with a prosthetic leg, playing with bricks on a carpet. Amputation Injury Claims Solicitors

Amputation injury claims

At Russell-Cooke, we have a team of accredited expert lawyers with extensive experience in dealing with amputation claims. We will be able to help you get financial...

A family of four holding hands walking through a woods. Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claims solicitors

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claims

Our team of expert solicitors can help you make a CICA claim for yourself or a family member, including children, or appeal a decision made by the CICA tribunal.

A young toddler holding green rubber physio ball in the foreground. Multi Trauma injury claims solicitors

Multi-trauma claims

Here at Russell-Cooke we have a team of personal injury specialist solicitors who have over 30 years of experience in dealing with multi-trauma personal injury claims...

Get in touch

If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our personal injury solicitors by email, by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7517 or complete our enquiry form.

Get to know our personal injury team

Get in touch with one of our team

Our team includes members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), AOIL Accredited Senior Litigators and members of the Law Society Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Panel.


When people ask me for a recommendation for a personal injury solicitor I send them to the team at Russell Cooke. They are a bespoke outfit. The quality of service is consistently 10/10. Their small team provide the perfect mix of knowledge, expertise and client care.
The Legal 500 (2025)
Russell-Cooke has an excellent approach to client care and invests time to build cases effectively towards settlement.
Chambers UK (2025)

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The latest news and insights from our personal injury team

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11.11.2024

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05.11.2024

CQC findings expose maternity crisis

Consultant Bernadette McGhie reflects on the stark findings of the recently published Care Quality Commission (CQC) report, which point to ongoing challenges...
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