Laura Fitzgibbon

Personal injury work makes up the greater part of Laura’s practice. She is regularly instructed in trials and interim hearings, including CCMCs, on all tracks. Her practice spans a range of personal injury work including road traffic accidents, employers’ liability and public liability claims. She has considerable experience of cases where fundamental dishonesty is alleged.

Laura’s practice often encompasses issues of general common law, for example claims for diminution in value and for loss of use.

Laura regularly appears in court for both Claimants and Defendants in trials and hearings involving credit hire. She is well versed in the case law and is experienced in dealing with both regular and unusual issues that arise.

Laura’s practice routinely includes cases where fundamental dishonesty is alleged, most commonly in LVI cases where the resultant allegation is that the alleged injuries are fabricated or exaggerated. She also has experience of cases where fraud is alleged in respect of the circumstances of the accident, including induced collisions.

Laura is often instructed early on in matters to advise on prospects of a fundamental dishonesty or fraud allegation and to draft pleadings.

Laura has a keen interest in clinical negligence. She is keen to continue to expand and develop her practice. Her experience includes cases: delayed and misdiagnosis claims; fatal accident claims arising from clinical negligence; dental negligence claims; and surgical errors. She has recently concluded a claim involving alleged clinical negligence in a prison setting.

Laura regularly acts in RTA matters where there are insurance issues in play and is well versed in the relevant law.

Laura was instructed by the London Fire Brigade as a junior member of the team for the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Laura has experience representing parties in claims for compensation arising out of delayed/cancelled flights, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004. She also has experience of advising and advocacy in cross-jurisdictional disputes. Laura is keen to develop her practice in travel and tourism law and welcomes instructions in claims involving a cross-jurisdictional element.