James Wood

Personal Injury

Senior Associate

“‘I am committed to providing clients with a personable and quality service with a determination to achieve the best possible outcome.”

Accreditations

I have practiced in personal injury litigation for over 30 years and over this time have handled a wide range of claims including: orthopaedic injuries including head injury, amputation, chronic pain syndromes as well as occupational illness.

I have significant experience in dealing with workplace accident, injury and illness claims and am a specialist in cases involving cumulative injury, repetitive strain injury (RSI), and vibration syndromes such as HAVS and carpal tunnel syndrome.

My priority is to provide a personable service to our clients and ensure they are supported throughout the legal process. I am committed to achieving the best outcome for our clients.

Career Highlights

Securing settlement in a hard-fought case where allegations of dishonesty were successfully overcome and the client was vindicated recovering the compensation they deserved.
Helping a young person who suffered a severe injury following a road accident to obtain a £1 million settlement and their family achieve some financial security.
Assisting clients who have sustained serious hip or lower limb injury due to falls or accidents at work and who have later required surgery such as joint replacement and amputation.
Gaining recognition for expertise in handling complex claims for RSI and vibration syndromes.

What our clients say

James is clear and insightful in his communication and has a good understanding of specialist areas, including musculoskeletal injury and risk management.

Chambers and Partners UK 2026

James is a very experienced claimant personal injury lawyer. He's strongly supportive of clients and has considerable experience and expertise in workplace accident claims.

Chambers and Partners UK 2026

He has a real strength in dealing with vulnerable clients. He's doing serious work and is on top of the law.

Chambers and Partners UK 2026

I was so grateful to Jim, what a smashing guy. I felt at ease with him. He was very methodical and leaves no stone unturned. He got the best people involved with the case.

Thank you very much for taking care of my case. Honestly, I did not believe that it would be successful - I still do not believe it. I wish you all the best and success in your work.

James Wood

Personal Injury

Senior Associate

Accreditations

Career Highlights

What our clients say

James is clear and insightful in his communication and has a good understanding of specialist areas, including musculoskeletal injury and risk management.

James is a very experienced claimant personal injury lawyer. He's strongly supportive of clients and has considerable experience and expertise in workplace accident claims.

He has a real strength in dealing with vulnerable clients. He's doing serious work and is on top of the law.

I was so grateful to Jim, what a smashing guy. I felt at ease with him. He was very methodical and leaves no stone unturned. He got the best people involved with the case.

Thank you very much for taking care of my case. Honestly, I did not believe that it would be successful - I still do not believe it. I wish you all the best and success in your work.

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