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Defective products - consumer

Products which are either defective or dangerous can cause injuries. In such cases, claims are governed by specific laws which can give rise to claims for compensation. Examples of such claims include ‘itchy sofa’ claims where consumers suffered severe skin complaints after sitting on sofas which had been treated with dangerous chemicals; defective gym equipment; exploding glass drinks bottles; other types of defective containers; injuries caused by defective vaccines or blood products have also been the source of recent product claims where injuries were caused.

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Mr Richard Meggitt of ACCIDENT SOLICITORS DIRECT in Sheffield

Richard is a Partner having joined the firm in 1996. He specialises in high value, traumatic injury cases, assisting local people. He joined APIL in 2003 and his firm are an accredited practice. He provides a 'face to face' service for his clients which means he can only act for individuals in Yorkshire, Nottiinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. Cases are pursued on a 'no win no fee' basis.

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Mr James Braund of TRETHOWANS LLP in Poole

I am a Partner in the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team at Trethowans LLP, leading the team in the Poole and Bournemouth offices. I specialise in complex and catastrophic cases. I often act for clients who have suffered life changing injuries, including brain injuries and severe spinal injuries. I use my knowledge and experience to ensure that they get the best possible outcome from their claim. I understand that litigation can be stressful, particularly when clients are coming to...

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Ms Zaban Matloob of BOYS & MAUGHAN in Margate

Known for her supportive manner and thorough approach, Zaban Matloob specialises in personal injury, industrial disease and medical negligence work. Zaban is a Senior Litigator member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and regularly achieves five and six figure settlements for her personal injury clients. The types of cases that Zaban Matloob can assist with include: • Accidents at work • Slips and...

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Mr Aidan Lloyd of HUGH JAMES in Cardiff

Aidan is a Senior Associate solicitor in the Specialist Claims Department at Hugh James having joined Hugh James in 2010. He is an APIL accredited Senior Litigator and has extensive experience of complex, high value personal injury litigation. He specialises in recovering compensation for victims of overseas accidents and injuries caused as a result of defective and harmful products, with particular experience of defective medical devices. Aidan is currently leading the team handling the...

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Mr Ben Pepper of CL MEDILAW in West Malling

I am a Senior Associate in the Serious Personal Injury team at CL Medilaw. I qualified as a Solicitor in September 2013 and joined CL Medilaw from a London based firm in April 2025. I specialise in complex personal injury claims, particularly those involving road traffic collisions and accidents at work. I act for both adults and children, all of whom have suffered life-changing injuries. I have a great deal of experience in acting for individuals who have sustained multiple orthopaedic...

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Mr Warren Collins of PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER LLP in London

Warren is an APIL fellow and APIL accredited specialist in Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury. He is a partner and catastrophic injuries lawyer at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, in London, (accredited by APIL, Spinal Injuries Association and Headway) where he handles a broad range of catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims. He has concluded numerous spinal cord injury, brain injury and amputee claims and has recovered in excess of £100M in damages for clients in the courts and in...

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Mr Chris Deacon of STEWARTS in London

I am is a specialist international injury lawyer and act exclusively for the victims of accidents abroad and in disputes with tour operators, hotels, travel providers and insurers. I am an APIL accredited spinal cord injury specialist, as well as an APIL accidents abroad accredited specialist and assessor. I am proud to be ranked as a leading travel lawyer in both Chambers and The Legal 500. Chambers 2021 commented "He is a very experienced and very clever lawyer" and...

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Mr Paul Balen of FREETHS LLP in Nottingham

Paul graduated with a first in law at Peterhouse, Cambridge. He qualified as a solicitor in 1977 and became a partner in what is now Freeths in 1980. He is now a Consultant. A Past President of both the Nottinghamshire Law and the Nottinghamshire Medico-legal Societies in 2000 he was appointed one of the first three Senior Fellows of the APIL. He was national secretary and an executive committee member of APIL between 1998 and 2000. He is an accredited APIL clinical...

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Mr Philip Edwards of HUGH JAMES in Southampton

I am a Partner in the Serious Injury team at Hugh James in Cardiff and Southampton. I have specialised for many years in claims involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple orthopaedic and amputation cases and fatal claims. I have particular experience in dealing with the effects of road traffic crashes, and indeed accidents at work and for many years have campaigned for improving health and safety in both areas so that future accidents can be avoided wherever possible. I am accredited...

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Mr Paul White of WOLFERSTANS LLP in Plymouth

I have been a member of the personal injury department at Wolferstans since 1990, and the lead specialist in fatal accident cases, having acted for the families of many victims who were killed at work, on the roads, or who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong moment. I also undertake cases on behalf of clients who have sustained serious and life-changing injuries such as paralysis or amputation as a result of accidents both here in the UK and...

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