Ashtons Legal

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Ashtons Legal advises individuals and businesses from its offices in East Anglia and has developed a strong reputation for advising those who have suffered life-changing or life-limiting injuries.

It is acting in many cerebral palsy claims, including a number worth more than £10 million, owing to the requirement for permanent 24/7 care and the potential longevity of the clients.

Its lawyers are representing a significant number of clients with acquired brain injury in a range of incidents. Cases settled this year include that of a man who suffered a catastrophic injury after being run over by a lorry. His case settled for £4.4 million.

Ashton Legal is advising a woman in her fifties who suffered a stroke as a result of thromboembolism, despite attending an accident and emergency department three days earlier with clear symptoms of the disease. As a result, she is confined to a wheelchair and has communication difficulties. After a trial at the High Court, the judge ruled that the hospital was liable for her condition. More than £5 million in damages is likely to be awarded.