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Lorraine Finney is an experienced personal injury solicitor at Scott-Moncrieff, helping people who have been injured in accidents secure compensation and access the support they need to move forward.
With more than 30 years’ experience and over 3,500 personal injury cases successfully settled, Lorraine has particular expertise in road traffic accidents, accidents at work, serious injury claims and accidents in public places.
Experience
Lorraine qualified as a solicitor in 1992. Since qualifying, she has devoted her career to helping innocent accident victims and is passionate about securing the best outcomes for her clients, both professionally and swiftly.
Most of her clients are based in Derbyshire and the surrounding counties, but she can take on cases outside her immediate area.
Clients value Lorraine’s approachable manner, clear advice and calm, reassuring support throughout the process.
Notable settlements include:
• £525,000 for a driver who collided with a turning tractor
• £375,000 for an employee injured in a work vehicle
Lorraine offers a free initial consultation in person, by phone, or online. She can also explain the different funding options available, including legal expenses insurance and conditional fee agreements, often known as no-win, no-fee agreements.
But don’t take our word for it:
“Lorraine Finney is thorough, conscientious and fearless in advancing her client’s interests and unafraid of tackling difficult issues. “
John Coughlan, QC, No5 Chambers, Birmingham
“Lorraine has a real understanding of what it takes to make a difference both to the value of a case and to a client’s experience of dealing with serious injury. As a result her case planning is good, her drafting (especially of witness statements) is fantastic, and her manner with clients always exemplary.”
Matthew Brunning, Barrister, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
“Lorraine is one of the first people I would think to suggest contacting where there is a complex set of circumstances, and the injured person, or their family, need to be understood and listened to. Lorraine will do her best for each and every client.”
Dr Darren Conway PhD, Head of Clinical Negligence Department
Interests
In her spare time, she has designed an educational board game “Cognosis” with her husband and loves cycling (including on a tandem) and open water swimming.
FAQS
Can Lorraine help with a no win, no fee personal injury claim?
Yes. Lorraine can explain the different ways to fund a personal injury claim, including conditional fee agreements, often known as “no win, no fee” agreements. She can also discuss whether legal expenses insurance may be available.
What types of personal injury claims does Lorraine handle?
Lorraine deals with a wide range of personal injury claims, including serious road traffic accidents, accidents at work and accidents in public places. She has successfully settled more than 3,500 personal injury cases.
Can Lorraine act for clients outside Derbyshire?
Yes. Although many of Lorraine’s clients are based in Derbyshire and the surrounding counties, she can also act for clients outside her immediate area. Consultations can take place face to face, by phone or online.
Does Lorraine offer a free initial consultation?
Yes. Lorraine offers an initial free consultation to discuss your accident, the circumstances of your claim and the funding options available. This can take place at your home, another convenient location, by phone, virtually or at the London office.
How long do I have to make a personal injury claim?
In many personal injury cases, you usually have three years from the date of the accident to start a claim. However, different rules can apply in some cases, so it is sensible to get legal advice as early as possible.
Why choose Lorraine Finney for a personal injury claim?
Lorraine has been helping accident victims since qualifying as a solicitor in 1992. She combines significant experience with an approachable, reassuring manner, helping clients feel listened to, supported and in safe hands throughout the claims process.
To speak to Lorraine about a personal injury claim, contact Scott-Moncrieff to arrange a free initial consultation.
