Fran Mayes

Many of the cases I work on remain confidential due to their sensitive and personal nature.  They often involve individuals and families facing life‑changing injuries, where the legal work is just one part of helping them rebuild their lives and plan for the future.

• £10.5m settlement for a client who suffered a life-changing brain injury due to a road traffic collision
• £10.9m settlement for a passenger who suffered a brain injury in a road traffic collision
• £12.5m for a driver who sustained a spinal cord injury in a road traffic collision
• Settlement of a £3.6m lump sum, plus an annual payment of £400,000 for life for a client who suffered a spinal cord injury due to a road traffic collision 
• £5.4m settlement for a passenger injured in a road traffic collision
• £10.4m for a passenger in a vehicle who suffered a brain and spinal cord injury in a road traffic collision
• £1.7m settlement following a fatal road traffic collision
• £9.5m settlement for a cyclist who was knocked off a bike causing a spinal cord injury
• £4.7m settlement for a client who sustained a brain injury after being hit by an object at work
• £4.6m settlement for a client who suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of being struck by a falling object at work
• £2.6m settlement for a client who underwent a leg amputation because of an accident at work
• £5.2m settlement for a client who suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of being struck by an object at a construction site
• £10.4m compensation for a client who sustained a catastrophic brain injury due to road traffic collision.

I take a personal approach, getting to know my clients and their families so I can fully understand their priorities and the challenges they face. I identify what they need to rebuild their lives and move quickly to secure those outcomes through the legal process.

A central part of my approach is obtaining early interim payments, giving my clients access to rehabilitation and support at the earliest possible stage to maximise their recovery and future outcomes. Through building positive, constructive relationships with insurers, I aim to secure early funding and ensure my clients have the support they need when it matters most.

My aim in our first meeting is to put you at ease. I approach things in a friendly and open way, taking time to listen and understand your circumstances. You can expect a warm, empathetic conversation in a safe and supportive environment.

I will listen carefully to your experience and guide you through the legal process in a clear and straightforward way, providing practical advice from the outset so you feel informed, supported, reassured and in control.

I also look beyond the claim, taking a wider holistic view of your situation, looking beyond the legal claim to understand the wider challenges you and your family may be facing.