Naomi North

Recommended lawyer for 'Health and safety (West Midlands)'
The Legal 500 UK 2022
Recommended lawyer for 'Health and safety (West Midlands)'
The Legal 500 UK 2021

Represented bus driver who was involved in a fatal collision with a child. The case attracted a high degree of media attention. Representations made following police interview resulted in no further action being taken against the driver.
Successfully represented a driver who faced an allegation of careless driving following his involvement in a serious injury road traffic collision. Also handled consequential large loss civil claim involving a claimant with a serious head injury.
Represented a bus driver following a fatal collision during police interview and thereafter inquest. Deceased’s family attempted to attribute blame to the driver.
Robust representation resulted in a recognition by the coroner that the driver was not at fault.
Represented a driver during inquest. Coroner’s remarks regarding the actions of the deceased helped us to argue that a high degree of contributory negligence should attach.
Successfully defended a heavy goods vehicle driver who killed two occupants of a stationary vehicle, with recovery of defence costs. The acquittal meant that the company’s reputation was upheld.
Successfully represented during police interview a driver facing two allegations of causing death by dangerous driving. The police took no further action against the driver.

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