Personal Injury

Our personal injury team provides a full range of specialist knowledge and expertise in the field of personal injury litigation. We offer a comprehensive service in Devon and Cornwall and beyond. We act for both Claimants and Defendants across England and Wales. Our team prides itself on its professionalism and approachability. We strive to provide comprehensive advice and support on all aspects of personal injury work from the pre-action protocol stage to the recovery of costs. KBG Chambers offer specialist advice, drafting and advocacy across the full spectrum of personal injury work from catastrophic spinal cord damage to minor soft tissue injuries. We provide clear advice on the merits and value of claims and successful guidance through the potential complexities of litigation or alternative dispute resolution.  
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Members have experience in a wide range of personal injury work including: ·      
  
•  Animals Act 1971 claims;·        
•  Catastrophic injuries;        
•  Complex regional pain syndrome;        
•  Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claims;        
•  Employers’ liability;        
•  Fatal accidents;        
•  Highways claims;        
•  Historic abuse;        
•  Industrial disease claims including: NIHL, mesothelioma vibration white     finger;        
•  Maritime and aviation claims;        
•  Moto Insurers Bureau claims;        
•  Military claims;        
•  Road Traffic accidents;      
•  Package holidays;        
•  Product liability;        
•  Public/Occupiers’ liability;
•  Sports injuries. 

All members of Chambers act under Conditional Fee Arrangements where appropriate. Our agreements incorporate the standard terms agreed between APIL and PIBA. For paperwork we operate on a 14 - 21 day turnaround from receipt of instructions, We offer bespoke training through seminars and workshops. Our clerking team, led by Jamie Kyte, is always happy to discuss arranging such training.

Legal 500 Recommendation 2021
"KBG Chambers' personal injury team includes Thomas Challacombe who has a varied personal injury practice that regularly sees him instructed on high-value and complex claims. In the past 12 months Challacombe has acted in a number of fatal and catastrophic road traffic accidents, and also undertaken various public and employer liability claims. He is recognised by one client for his 'attention to detail' and 'willingness to accept instructions in difficult matters at the last minute'."
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