Roger Hiorns

Roger advises and represents both Claimants and Defendants in all types of personal cases including road traffic accidents, accidents at work and fatal accidents. Over the years he has been involved in cases involving brain injuries, spinal injuries, cauda equina syndrome, amputations, chronic pain, scarring, loss of sight and every kind of orthopaedic injury.

• A v MR (2020) Roger represented the Claimant who was using an unguarded mincing machine when his dominant right hand became caught in it. His hand had to be amputated at the wrist. Damages were assessed by the High Court at £1.99 million.
• H v HHGL (2020) Roger acted for the Claimant in a fatal accident claim involving a widower and two children under the age of 10. Extensive claims for past and future loss of earnings and care. Case settled for £1.05 million after provision of a detailed schedule and extensive negotiations.
• M v CICA (2019) Roger acted for a lady who was the victim of an assault. A maximum award of £500,000 was achieved less a 20% reduction in respect of the Claimant’s conduct.
• A v MOD (2020) Roger acted for a serviceman injured at work who was medically discharged from the services with chronic pain and psychological issues.