WELCOME TO GEORGE IDE’S PERSONAL INJURY DEPARTMENT
George Ide’s personal injury team is widely recognised and highly respected for its specialist expertise and success in claiming compensation for clients whose lives have been turned upside down by preventable illness or accidental injury that was not their fault. Over the past 50 years, we have built a well-deserved reputation as experts in our field. Our unfailing ethical standards, service excellence, honesty and dependability are well-recognised and our experienced lawyers are knowledgeable, client-focused and, above all, approachable.
So if you need help to get your life back on track after an accident, our experienced and sympathetic personal injury lawyers will take the time to listen carefully to you and your loved ones so that we fully understand your present situation as well as your future needs. We will ensure the individual advice we give – and any action we take – is right for you, and we are with you every step of the way with practical help and support.
We believe it is our responsibility on your behalf not only to achieve financial compensation to help redress the actions or negligence of others but also to ensure that appropriate funding for treatment and therapies is made available as swiftly as possible, to help you recover as fully and as quickly as possible.
You are always our top priority
From day one, our specialist healthcare-trained case managers are available to assess and identify our clients’ rehabilitation needs. Armed with their reports our personal injury lawyers can negotiate payments for comprehensive and effective treatment, targeted appropriately for each individual client, no matter what their needs.
We will help secure whatever your long-term recovery requires, from private rehabilitation, physiotherapy or gym membership for example, to an account with the local taxi firm so you can access treatment even if you are unable to drive. We will also do whatever we can to help with employment issues and support you in your return to work, whether you are returning to your previous role or starting a new job.
How can we help?
Whatever the nature or severity of your condition, the chances are that our experienced specialists will be familiar with the types of challenge you now find yourself facing in every-day life. As you rebuild your new future, you can rely on our sensitive and understanding experts to help you through – whatever it takes.
As you explore the links on our website, hopefully, you will gain an idea of the breadth of our knowledge and experience and the wide range of services we offer – but we never forget the importance of personal relationships. Integrity, commitment and quality are the foundations of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on the trusting and long-lasting relations we forge with our clients. So if you would like to speak to us about your situation or have a question to ask on a loved one’s behalf, you can be sure of a sensitive and understanding welcome right from the start.
You can contact us by clicking on the link, by emailing us at info@georgeide.co.uk, by telephoning or writing to individual members of the team using their details below, or simply by calling us on 01243 876668.
If you would like to find out more about how our highly-respected personal injury team could help you, call us on 01243 786668, email our specialists directly, or write to us in confidence at info@georgeide.co.uk.
Meet our team
Our experienced personal injury team is led by partner Paul Fretwell, who undertakes difficult, complex and high-value claims and is a well-respected specialist in brain, spine and catastrophic injury cases.
Paul Lewis, George Ide partner and head of accident management, is widely acknowledged as a specialist in personal injury claims resulting mainly from road traffic accidents.
Client Testimonials
I would like to inform you that I have received the money and I am very happy about the amount. I would like to thank you for the help and for always having time to write back to my emails. You were always in contact with me. I will recommend you and only you to my friends. Regards,
Anna PomorskaFrom the moment I contacted you the service has been amazing. You responded to my first enquiry over a bank holiday weekend and followed it up in detail on the Tuesday. That personal touch emphasised that the service was above and beyond, and has continued to be so ever since. That call literally saved my life in more ways than I can mention.
Rusty BrownHello Paul. The money has arrived safely thanks. May I say a very big thank you for your excellent service on this case you have been incredibly upfront and honest and have dealt with my case with superb attentiveness. It was frustrating for me at times as it took a long time to get it concluded, but I do appreciate the effort on your part. Many thanks again.
Luke LeleuI just wanted to say a massive thank you for guiding and supporting my friends through to this conclusion over the last 3 years. The early days were incredibly tough for them as you know and your calm reassuring presence has been one of the main reasons they were able to cope, especially back then. You’ll have learnt that R is a very tough and determined character, but I know they’d have struggled without your help.
Living abroad and unable to help them as much as I would have liked, it’s been so reassuring to continually hear how confident they’ve been in your ability to resolve this for them, right from the word go. I know I was very happy in my own mind that they’d got the right person on their side, after I spoke to you on the phone.
So, thank you again for all the time and effort you’ve put into getting them this result… for always being available to speak to them, even when you were supposed to be on holiday, for steering them through the hardest times and the quagmire of the courts. You’ve made such a difference for them and seeing R getting on with life with such a positive attitude that I’m not sure I would have been able to replicate, had it happened to me; is extremely satisfying as well as inspirational.
Rich JI would just like to say that it has been an absolute pleasure working with you over the last few years and thank you so much for all your help and support. You have been fantastic. You have certainly been more helpful than I could have possibly hoped.
Sarah FinleyI have worked with Paul for several years now on various challenging cases. Paul has a very honest and open approach with the people he represents, his communication skills and ability to share complex information at a level of understanding for his clients is second to none. Paul has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by somebody who has acquired a brain injury and it is this understanding that ensures clients anxiety levels and concerns are kept at the lowest level possible at all times. Paul is realistic with his expectations and has had a high level of success with regard to achieving the right level of settlement to ensure his clients get the support they need for the rest of their lives.
Karl Thompson. Managing Director, Thompson Holistic Care Services (THCS)I just wanted to say thank you again for all your efforts on my behalf, your resilience has been outstanding! Thanks to you, and the funds you secured, the process with Dorset has started already, and my new limb should be in my possession on October 4th (within a fortnight!) with the Echelon VT foot. This foot has a greater ankle bend which should help with the hill walking. I am also in much greater comfort in travelling in more testing conditions (when weather is wet especially), with the recent replacement of the 4wd car. This car will be especially useful when we intend to holiday in France with our friends during the winter months. Obviously my thanks are also extended to Lizzy and Karen for their efforts also! With very best wishes and thanks for your ongoing support,
Rusty BrownI have worked with George Ide LLP for many years, initially as a support worker but now as a Registered Manager. I have found their brain injury
team, more specifically Paul Fretwell, to be highly efficient, supportive and effective when working alongside me with a very challenging group of clients. Paul and the team at George Ide LLP have secured settlements ranging from £1-6 million and beyond, ensuring financial security and peace of mind for life for the clients and their families.
I have worked closely over many years with Ursula Watt and Stephen Shine in George Ide LLP’s Court of Protection team. I am always impressed by how adaptable and attentive they are in looking after their brain-injured clients who often display challenging behaviour. They are able to communicate in a way our clients understand and work in a very person centered way. They are firm but fair and always have the clients’ best interests at heart. Karl Thompson. Managing Director, THCS Ltd
See ReviewJasmine has told me that she has now settled and that she can move on with her life.
I would just like to write a brief note of genuine heartfelt thanks from all of us involved. Your company was recommended by a good family friend who works in the BH1 postcode area, at a time when most of us were either in shock or at a loss about how to proceed.
From our very first communication, and the day of your visit to Jasmine’s Mum’s house, you have been thoroughly professional whilst being incredibly caring. You personally, no doubt with the assistance of your team, have allowed Jasmine the opportunity to recover at her own speed, with the assistance of the full spectrum of the medical world, to a point where I honestly believe that she is in a better state mentally and confidence-wise than she was even before the accident.
I would have no hesitation in recommending your Company to anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves in a similar situation.
It is common for people who are expert in their field to state that “I was only doing my job” – well, in this case, I am very glad that it was you who handled Jasmine’s case.
With many Kind Regards
John & Paula GerkenIan Oliver and Paul Lewis of George Ide Solicitors, and their appointed barrister, were outstanding in helping us defend an HMO licensing prosecution by a local authority. This was a complex matter which should never have been taken to trial by the local authority. However, thanks to the care, knowledge and tenacity shown by George Ide, the correct judgment was given. Thanks again for guiding us through this stressful experience.
Ian Wiggett, Pace Property, Lettings & Management Ltd.I take this opportunity to thank you for the support, professionalism, and wonderful advice you gave us throughout this difficult time. It was a very stressful period for us as it was our first experience with the court. Without all your help and legal advice, I would undoubtedly have been in a much more precarious situation. Thank you so much for your support and hard work. On behalf of me and my wife I would like to say a big thank you for taking up my case and representing us as our legal counsel. When we thought it was too much to handle, you were there for us to give us strength and hope. We always found you to be very friendly when we needed any legal advice. Once again, I thank you so much for your understanding, for your patience, your dedication to my case and most of all, thank you for being friendlier, making us more comfortable with your advice and guidance than just a mere professional lawyer during that difficult moment. This means a lot to us, and we will be forever grateful to you.
Haresh & Varsha NaikPaul Fretwell has been our solicitor now for 8.5 years and has been dealing with the case for AB (our son) who sustained a head injury in 2012 due to a car accident.
Over the years we have come to rely on Paul’s expert opinion and knowledge of brain injuries to help us understand A’s behaviours and needs.
Paul has been a massive support to us and our whole family since A sustained life changing injuries, as you can imagine, it has been an uphill battle for us and we had no idea or understanding of the challenges to come or how to even start to put in place all the support A needed and still needs today.
A now has his Support Worker, D that Paul put in place, which to be honest, has been a godsend to the family and A. A has a great relationship with D, and we will be eternally grateful. D helps A with day to day challenges that most people take for granted and A now feels D is a friend as well as his mentor and “life coach”. A also has an OT that visits his home to check he is doing ok and guide him in day to day tasks etc.
Paul has always been a phone call away at any time, he is very patient and understanding, his friendly approach to the whole family means we feel we can be very open and frank with him. Although all the legal “jargon” is very hard for us to understand, Paul is and has always been massive support, he explains in detail every word and meaning and why certain steps need to be taken to help A’s case.
We will always be eternally grateful to Paul and George Ide Solicitors.
See ReviewWhat can you expect from us as your personal injury lawyers?
As a George Ide client, you can expect top-quality individual care in the safe hands of our sensitive and experienced personal injury lawyers. We never lose sight of your long-term best interests, working tirelessly as a strong and coherent team to achieve your best possible outcome.
We have strong links with support groups and charities including Headway, an association dedicated to improving life after acquired brain injury.
Personal injury claims with George Ide are conducted using a number of funding options and we strive to make sure you receive the maximum possible amount of compensation and, as part of a full-service law firm, we are able to offer a comprehensive range of private client legal services and investment advice to help protect your welfare and secure your financial future.
Above all you will find us professional, dependable, straightforward, approachable and helpful. We will:
- Spend as much time as it takes to get to know you well
- Gain a full understanding of your situation and individual needs
- Seek out the best-available appropriate therapies, treatment and rehabilitation
- Achieve your best-possible settlement package tailored to fit your specific circumstances
- Travel to meet you, whenever necessary and wherever you might be
- Offer a no-win, no-fee arrangement when it is in your best interest to do so
- Keep in touch at every stage of your case, offering clear explanations and timeframes
- Provide access to appropriate in-house investment management and trusts advice
George Ide LLP have offices in Chichester, London, and Guildford and offer our services across the UK. Learn more about our personal injury services across Brighton, Portsmouth, and Southampton.
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