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Mark is a Partner in our dedicated personal injury team. He has a broad practice area, acting for Claimants who have been seriously injured.
To be able to be warm, understanding and supportive at the same time as being cool, objective and incisive is a rare special blend.
SH - attacked by cows whilst out walking
Mark’s particular specialisms include:
Having qualified in 2008 on completion of his training contract at Royds Withy King, Mark has been lauded in Chambers & Partners as being “calmness personified… he’s relatable and clients love him”.
Mark is known for his cycling thought leadership articles for Road cc and his activities on Twitter which have led to various media pieces.
Mark also featured in the first edition of our Ahead of the Curve magazine writing about the argument for compulsory cycling helmets. Take a look below:
Mark has also featured in our Ahead of the Curve podcast, speaking on the subject of compulsory cycling helmets:
Repeat blog feature on road.cc
UK cycling – how bike safety can be improved (Bike Radar)
Legal Q&A: What are my rights if a pothole makes me crash? (Bike Radar)
Personal injury firms face rising claims
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
Professional Negligence Lawyers’s Association
No matter what the severity of an injury, it’s bound to be a traumatic time. Family life and careers are often disrupted, so it’s gratifying to help clients succeed in their claims as it’s often the first step in regaining some degree of normality in their lives. I deal with all sorts of personal injuries, but as I’m a keen sportsman I’ve increasingly specialised in sports related injuries. Cycling is a passion for me, so I’ve built up a lot of experience in dealing with cycle and motorcycle injury claims, which few people do
Mark Hambleton
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