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Lisa Gunner - Accident compensation solicitor
Serious injury solicitor - Bristol
Lisa is a solicitor who has represented victims of all types of personal injury for many years. She has recently moved into the firm’s Serious Injuries Unit (SIU) in the South West and is based at our Bristol office. When a client who has suffered a serious injury has difficulty travelling, Lisa frequently travels throughout the region to visit them. She specialises in catastrophic cases such as spinal injury, brain injury, amputations and fatal accident claims. She has acted for both children and adults who have suffered serious injury.
The fact that these injuries have life-changing consequences for the victim is always uppermost in Lisa’s mind. She strives to achieve the best possible outcome for each client. She understands that each client, and their families, will have their own particular needs and priorities in coming to terms with the consequences of their accident.
Lisa has won a reputation for being approachable and sympathetic to her clients but a tough negotiator with the opponent. She fights the corner of the injured person tenaciously in order to secure the maximum possible compensation for every client. She will always keep her clients fully informed and involved in the process, particularly as serious injury cases can often take several years to reach a conclusion.
Lisa is a member of the following organisations supportive of victims of serious injuries:
- On solicitors panel and member of Headway, the national brain injury charity
- The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
Successful accident compensation claims
Here is just a small sample of the successful serious injury compensation claims which Lisa has fought and won
Work accident compensation claim – Slipped on liquid
A machine operator, Lisa’s client was injured when he slipped on a liquid lying in front of the machine he was operating. He fell forward towards the machine and struck his knee against the machine. In danger of being pulled into the machine itself, he was fortunately able to reach out and operate the emergency stop button. His employer had been negligent in failing to carry out sufficient risk assessments to identify the common hazard caused by the leakage of liquid onto the workplace floor.
His knee was extremely painful and swollen and when Lisa’s client later attended the A&E department, he was told he had fractured his knee. Initially he was put in a full leg plaster but later this was replaced with a more flexible alternative. However, he was unable to return to work for several months and has continued to suffer pain from his injury. He frequently suffers from swelling or stiffness if sitting or standing for more than a short time.
Lisa was able to secure substantial accident at work compensation for her client, but not before she was forced to issue court proceedings to bring the defendant’s insurers to the negotiating table.
Work accident compensation claim - Manual handling
Lisa’s client in this accident at work compensation claim was injured whilst engaged in demolition work. He was not provided with any training and was asked to remove large panes of glass without appropriate risk assessments being carried out. During the lift, the glass slipped and landed on his foot, unfortunately missing the steel toecap. Her client was immediately taken to hospital where x-rays confirmed several fractures to bones in his foot. He underwent an operation and has since required extensive further treatment. However, his injuries have left him permanently disabled and it is likely that he will remain disadvantaged in the labour market.
Lisa fought this claim for accident at work compensation on the basis that the failure to carry out a risk assessment had placed her client at risk of injury and his employer had failed to provide him with a safe system of working or a safe place of work. Lisa’s tough negotiation skills secured substantial compensation for her client, avoiding the need to issue court proceedings.
Work accident compensation claim - Manual handling
Lisa was forced to issue court proceedings in this accident at work compensation claim. The defendant made repeated requests for extensions and several court hearings were held. However, Lisa was eventually able to negotiate substantial compensation for her client outside of court.
Lisa’s client had been injured when he was reaching up to lift down boxes from a shelf. Since his accident, a platform has now been provided to avoid the need for stretching during these duties. Her client had suffered a significant neck injury, which had accelerated pre-existing symptoms by several years.
Lisa fought this accident at work claim on the basis that her client’s employer had failed to comply with the manual handling regulations, provide a safe system of work, or a safe place of work.
Comments from accident compensation clients
Just a few examples of the satisfaction expressed by clients for whom Lisa has successfully fought for compensation.
"In particular I would like to single out Lisa Gunner, for her professional approach and ability to express matters in layman’s terms. Her constantly keeping me informed as to its progress, and sound advise. Once again Many Thanks."
Recipient of work accident compensation
"Very pleased with the service and advice given. Always keeping me updated with what was going on at each stage and would not hesitate to use you again."
Victim of accident at work, recieved accident compensation
"Thank you for the service that you provided Lisa Gunner was prompt with all correspondence very pleased with the way she looked after me once again thank you."
Recipient of work accident compensation
Making an accident compensation claim for serious injury
You will receive 100% of the compensation awarded if you do have a valid serious injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Clear Answers to deal with the matter for you.
We will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for yourself. Telephone us now on 0800 783 9019 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms, and a representative will contact you as soon as possible.
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