Personal Injury
Nia has a rapidly developing practice representing both Claimants and Defendants. She is regularly instructed by Claimants in fast track trials involving road traffic accidents, employer’s liability, public liability, occupier’s liability, Highways Act 1980, credit hire and costs. Nia has significant experience in successfully defending Claimants against allegations of fundamental dishonesty.
In order to prepare Claimants for the reality of trial, Nia values the importance of conducting client conferences. Nia uses conferences to explain the merits of the case and whether further steps could be taken to settle the case. She communicates with clients with ease and quickly develops a good rapport with them. Nia always keeps an open line of communication with her instructing solicitors to discuss case strategy. Repeat instructions contribute significantly to the growth of Nia’s dynamic practice.
Nia regularly accepts instructions on the fast track several of which are valued around £25,000. Her recent fast track trials involve:
- Successfully representing Claimants who have sustained injuries in road traffic accidents
- Successfully representing Claimants who have sustained injuries at work
- Successfully representing a Claimant who brought an action pursuant to the Highways Act 1980
- Successfully striking out the Defendant’s case and obtaining cost against them
Nia is thorough and adept with dealing with complex cases. She has recently expanded her practice to include cases on the multi-track including application hearings. These applications include:
- The addition of a party to the proceedings
- Section 33 of the Limitation Act 1980
- The inspection of property
- Pre-action disclosure
Nia also has a very busy paper-based practice. Her practice includes reviewing prospects of success, drafting advice on liability and quantum and drafting statements of case. Nia has a timely turnaround of papers. She is always keen to discuss timelines with those instructing her in an effort to accommodate an urgent deadline.
