Coodes Solicitors recognised by leading charity Headway for brain injury expertise

Coodes Solicitors is proud to announce that its Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence department, led by Rachel Pearce, has been recognised by leading charity Headway for its specialist knowledge in handling brain injury cases.

Headway, the brain injury association, provides much needed support, information and services to individuals and families affected by brain injury, including identifying law firms with specialist expertise in handling complex brain injury claims.

The inclusion of Coodes within Headway’s highly respected Head Injury Solicitors Directory highlights Coodes’ expertise and experience supporting people who have suffered brain injuries, and their families, as well as the firm’s commitment to Headway’s code of conduct.

Coodes has a long-standing reputation for providing expert legal support to individuals and their families who have suffered catastrophic life-changing injuries, drawing upon its specialist knowledge in clinical negligence, personal injury and Court of Protection cases and driven by a compassionate approach and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for its clients.

Rachel Pearce, Partner and Head of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence at Coodes, is highly experienced in representing clients with particularly complex and challenging brain injury cases. She is accredited under the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accredited Scheme; is a Senior Litigator and Accredited Clinical Negligence specialist with the Association of Personal Injury lawyers and most recently appointed to the AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence panel.

Rachel said: “We are honoured to be recognised by Headway for the work that we do for our clients and to be included in their directory of specialist solicitors. At Coodes, we are dedicated to securing justice for those affected by brain injuries, helping them access the rehabilitation, care and compensation they need to rebuild their lives. Being part of this important Headway resource reinforces our team’s expertise and our clear commitment to client care.”

Headway’s Head Injury Solicitors Directory has been an invaluable source of specialist information and guidance for more than 20 years. All solicitors featured have agreed to work within the Headway Personal Injury Lawyers Code of Conduct, ensuring all included legal firms have relevant experience and that anyone using the directory can have confidence in the quality and expertise of their chosen firm and its commitment to addressing their particular needs and circumstances.

Coodes is listed by Headway as providing a range of specialist services to support brain injury clients and their families, including:

• Advice on appointing a professional to make financial and welfare decisions for individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves.
• A Partner in the firm who can act as a Professional Deputy/Controller of Affairs to manage financial and welfare decisions.
• Use of Case Managers to establish personal care support schemes.
• Wheelchair-accessible offices and home visits for clients unable to travel.
• No win, no fee agreements where appropriate.
• Active engagement with the local Headway group to provide ongoing support.

Find out more about our Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Court of Protection services.