Injury Awareness Week 2026: Supporting Your Right to Compensation

Injury Awareness Week (22–26 June) highlights an issue many people never consider until it affects them personally: the life‑changing impact of being injured through negligence. When someone is injured because another person or organisation failed in their duty of care, the consequences can be devastating. Injured people matter, and their rights must be protected.

If you have suffered an injury due to a mistake, negligence or a deliberate act, pursuing a personal injury or medical negligence claim can be essential in helping you deal with the physical, emotional and financial impact to begin rebuilding your life.

Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors at Chattertons

At Chattertons, our highly experienced Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team, jointly led by Michael Pace and Ben Ellis, is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for injured clients. We are proud that the team is recommended in The Legal 500, reflecting our strong reputation, technical expertise and client‑focused approach.

How much does a claim cost?

If you have been injured due to a mistake, negligence or deliberate action by another person or organisation, claiming compensation can be essential to allow you to deal with the consequences and rebuild your life.

We understand that the financial side of making a claim can feel daunting. The legal costs involved vary depending on the complexity of the case and other factors. However, we are able to represent the majority of our clients under Conditional Fee Agreements (commonly known as 'No Win, No Fee' agreements). This means you pay nothing up front or during the case and we will only charge you if your claim is successful. If you win, we guarantee that you will recover at least 75% of your compensation after all deductions for legal costs.

This approach ensures that accessing justice is as straightforward and risk‑free as possible.

We represent clients across the East Midlands and nationwide. We are flexible in how we handle your claim, and if you are unable to attend one of our offices, we will do our best to arrange a home visit or a telephone/video appointment.

Meet the team

Michael Pace
Head of Personal Injury / Motor Law and Partner – Lincoln

Michael heads the Personal Injury Team and is a recognised expert in road traffic law and liability arising from a road traffic collision, bringing extensive experience to any complex and high‑value claims.

Take a look at Michael’s staff profile.

Ben Ellis
Partner Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury – Sleaford

Ben heads the Clinical Negligence Team and is the Managing Partner at our Sleaford office, where he has specialised in medical negligence and personal injury since 1997. He handles high‑value and complex claims, including cases involving serious birth injuries, brain injuries and spinal injuries, drawing on decades of specialist expertise.

Take a look at Ben’s staff profile.

Sophie McGowan
Partner Clinical Negligence - Stamford

Sophie joined Chattertons in January 2026 as a Partner in the Clinical Negligence Team. Sophie has specialist interest in high value and complex clinical negligence matters including catastrophic brain injuries to children at birth, fatal injury claims and spinal injury claims. Sophie manages to balance professionalism with empathy and an ability to build relationships with individuals and families during very stressful times.

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Laura Simpson-Toyn
Associate Solicitor Personal Injury – Lincoln

Laura began her career in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence in 2004. Over the years, she has worked for several respected local firms, building a substantial wealth of experience and specialist expertise.

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Katherine Cairns
Solicitor Clinical Negligence - Stamford & Sleaford

Katherine has experience handling a wide variety of clinical negligence claims, ranging from delays in diagnosis to failings in care and surgical injuries. She also assists on high‑value and complex cases involving serious birth injuries, brain injuries and spinal injuries, bringing strong technical knowledge and attention to detail to every claim.

Take a look at Katherine’s staff profile.

Leanne Day
Chartered Legal Executive Personal Injury – Boston

Leanne specialises in personal injury claims, managing cases from first instruction through to settlement. Her work includes road traffic accidents, accidents at work and public liability matters. She also supports senior colleagues in higher‑value claims.

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Cody Jay
Apprentice Solicitor Personal Injury – Lincoln

Cody graduated from The University of Law in 2021. He joined Chattertons as a Legal Support Assistant and has progressed into his current role as a member of the personal injury team where he deals with road traffic collision claims as well as accidents at work and public liability claims. He also assists with road traffic law enquiries. His intentions are to become a qualified solicitor as soon as he can.

Take a look at Cody’s staff profile.

Rebecca Harvey
Trainee Paralegal Clinical Negligence – Stamford

Rebecca joined Chattertons' clinical negligence team in April 2026 after graduating in Law (LL.B) from the University of Sheffield in 2024 and completing a Masters in Law (LL.M) at the University of Law (Moorgate) in 2026. She has since completed SQE1 and SQE2 and is working towards qualifying as a solicitor.

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Contact us

To start a personal injury or clinical negligence claim, please get in touch by using our enquiry form or contact your local Chattertons office.