Janet is a highly experienced Senior Solicitor based at Thompsons Solicitors’ Leeds office, where she specialises in serious injury cases across Yorkshire and Humberside. With nearly four decades of exclusive representation for injured claimants, she brings exceptional insight and expertise to complex and high-value personal injury litigation.
Her specialist practice includes cases involving brain injury, amputation, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and functional neurological disorder (FND). Janet is known for her meticulous approach to case preparation and her unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients, many of whom have sustained life-altering injuries through road traffic collisions or workplace accidents.
Janet’s priority is ensuring that her clients receive timely and effective rehabilitation and support, followed by maximum compensation. Her calm, down-to-earth manner and strategic focus make her a trusted advocate for those navigating the most challenging circumstances.
She is an active committee member of the South Yorkshire branch of the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum, contributing to the promotion of brain injury awareness through education and collaboration.
Notable Case Experience:
- Secured £2.8 million for a pedestrian struck by a motorcycle that ran a red light, resulting in multiple injuries, including a brain haemorrhage and unstable neck fracture.
- Achieved £2.2 million for a construction worker who sustained a brain injury, complex fractures, and internal injuries.
- Recovered £1.1 million for a cyclist who suffered a traumatic brain injury following a collision on a rural road.
- Obtained £1 million for an employee who sustained a spinal injury during a charity event organised by their employer.
- Secured £875,000 for a road traffic accident victim diagnosed with functional neurological disorder and psychological trauma.
- Achieved £550,000 for an employee who developed neuropathic pain after a workplace fall caused by a flooring defect.