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Our expert rail accident lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

If you’ve been involved in a rail accident then our dedicated team can help you make a claim for compensation. We understand just how life-changing a rail accident can be – physically and psychologically. We have many years of experience representing people who have been involved in rail disasters.

At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to rail related accidents, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference. 

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Rail Accident Claims With Expertise And Sensitivity

Whether you were involved in the accident yourself or you’ve lost a loved one, you’ll more than likely be worrying about what the future will bring for you and your family.

More pressingly, you’ll be concerned about the legal processes you may have to face - quite possibly an inquest and civil proceedings, a criminal trial and potentially a wider public inquiry.

Don’t worry. Irwin Mitchell has an experienced and empathetic team to guide and support you through this difficult time. We’ll consider all avenues to assist you, even those outside the legal process - for example, we can put you in touch with others in a similar position, if you think you’d find that helpful.

Proven Expertise In Rail Accident Claims

Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.

Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in rail related accident claims.

Finding out what happened and why is an essential part of the healing process. But establishing who is at fault can be complex.

Depending upon the circumstances of your accident, it may be possible to bring a claim against the rail network or train manufacturers - and compensation can be substantial in cases involving serious injury.

Our specialist team of lawyers has successfully recovered compensation for the victims of many high-profile rail accidents including:

  • Cumbrian rail crash
  • Berkshire level crossing rail crash
  • Chancery Lane tube crash
  • Hatfield rail crash
  • Kings Cross rail crash
  • Ladbroke Grove rail crash
  • Paddington rail crash
  • Selby rail crash

They can do the same for you.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.


The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.

* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.

** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.

All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.



Selby Rail Disaster Compensation Claims

On 28 February 2001 the Land Rover of Gary Hart, a self-employed driver from Lincolnshire, veered off the M62 near Selby and came to rest on a railway line. Shortly afterwards a GNER Newcastle-London express collided with the vehicle, derailing the passenger train and sending it into the path of a freight train travelling in the opposite direction.

Ten people were killed in the disaster, including four train staff, and many more were injured. Hart was subsequently convicted of causing death by dangerous driving and sentenced to five years imprisonment.

Irwin Mitchell have acted for some of those injured in the disaster, successfully securing compensation from Mr Hart's insurers.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name Location Job Title Telephone
Philip Banks Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Keith Barrett London Partner +44 (0)870 1500 100
Suki Chhokar Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Colin Ettinger London Partner 0207 421 3889
Clive Garner Birmingham, London Partner +44 (0)870 1500 100
Sion Kingston Leeds Partner 0113 220 6210
Fran Mayes Newcastle Partner 0191 279 0112
Andrew Tucker Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
David Urpeth Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Gary Walker Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Maria Walker Manchester Other Legal Expert 0161 838 3050

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

Awards and accreditations

Investors In People     Action Against Medical Accidents - Clinical Negligence SpecialistsYorkshire Lawyer Awards Winner 2009Stonewall 2011Stonewall Star Performer 2011Rehabilitation First Awards 2011 The Law Society Personal Injury AccreditationChild Brain Injury Trust The Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation ISO SGS 27001 AccreditationISO 9001:2008 AccreditationSGS ISO 14001 with UKASHeadway 2011A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0