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Ian Carrier

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T: 01865 268 608 (DDI)
T: 01865 792 300
M: 07917 097 022 E: ian.carrier@roydswithyking.com

Ian is a partner who heads up the Oxford Personal Injury team and the firm’s team of spinal injury specialists. His main areas of expertise include catastrophic injury work, especially spinal cord injury claims resulting in paralysis or partial paralysis. He also specializes in fatality claims.

About Ian

Ian is identified by The Legal 500 UK as “dedicated” and an “experienced practitioner” who exhibits “impressive attention to detail and case preparation skills”. Chambers Legal Directory’s independent research asserts that he has “a genuine interest in you as a person“, while also stating that he “is admired for his considerable experience of high-value spinal injury cases”. He is recognised as a “Leader in his field“.

Ian is a regular lecturer and contributor to professional associations, such as Thames Valley Police Family Liaison Officers and Citizens Advice Bureau.

Ian qualified as a Solicitor in 1996 and became a partner in Marshall & Galpin Oxford in 2004. He joined Royds Withy King as a Partner following the two firms’ merger in September 2008.

Memberships :

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
Oxford Medico-Legal Society
Motor Accidents Solicitors Society (MASS)
Bodily Injury Claims Management Association (BICMA)
Spinal Injuries Association

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I never cease to be impressed by how positive and spirited my clients are, often in the face of extreme adversity. For me it’s all about securing settlements that enable my clients to achieve maximum independence and quality of life, now and in the future, regardless of the severity of their injury

Ian Carrier

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Head injuries have too often been considered a necessary risk in sports such as football and rugby. But with the alarming scenes of Jan Vertonghen’s head injury during Tottenham’s Champions league semi-final, and the damming report from the Rugby Football Union and it’s focus on head injury, is it time to ask what more can be done to improve prevention, reporting, and treatment?

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At Royds Withy King we take our commitment to sustainability incredibly seriously and genuinely believe that the environment matters. We have publicly reported our carbon footprint for the past five years via the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA).

The worst thing you can do if you’re injured on holiday

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With the holiday season in full swing, many people will be travelling to locations around Europe and returning home refreshed and revitalised. But what about those few holidays where things go wrong?

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Partners and staff at Royds Withy King took part in a wide range of activities during the firm’s annual Green Week to understand how small changes in the workplace can have a big impact on the environment. During the week-long …

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For the month of June, Withy King’s Oxford office is hosting an exhibition for the artist Keith Jansz, who is a member artist of the Mouth & Foot Painting Artists. Nearly 20 years ago, Keith suffered a broken neck in …

Withy King funds new SIA community peer support officer

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The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) has been able to grow its vital outreach services to provide dedicated support across the South West, thanks to funding from Withy King. Graham Anderson, who suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident eight …

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Claim wins £115,000 more than the original offer

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A 53 year old lady suffered a concussive head injury, severe fractures to her lower limbs, and psychological damage when she was run down by a motorist while using a zebra crossing. A 53 year old lady suffered a concussive …

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