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17 January 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Lime Solicitors—Vicky Blodwell

Firm expands personal injury offering with associate’s arrival

National firm Lime Solicitors has welcomed Vicky Blodwell to its Birmingham office as an associate.

Personal injury specialist Vicky, who joins the firm from Nicholls Brimble Bhol Solicitors, focuses her practice on serious and complex injury. She offers wide experience advising on high-value claims, with particular expertise in pedestrian accidents, chronic pain and complex regional pain syndrome.

She commented: ‘I am very excited to be joining the personal injury team at Lime Solicitors. It will be interesting to bring new areas of expertise, such as complex accident claims, to the table, whilst also working with the team on their impressive case load. Given the incoming Civil Liability Bill, it is now more important than ever to give everyone a fair chance to receive appropriate compensation following a life-changing incident.’

Head of the personal injury team Tony Hannington added: ‘It is a pleasure to be starting this year on a high by announcing Vicky’s appointment to the team. Our team settled some notable cases around workplace accidents and pedestrian collisions last year, and Vicky’s expertise will help to grow this type of work.’ 

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