Jonathan Cornwell, Partner & Solicitor Advocate in Personal Injury

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All of the solicitors and support staff at Calio Claims are personal injury experts. We are one of the largest personal injury teams in Scotland and we are organised into specialist teams depending on experience and expertise. This means that our clients will always work with the right lawyers, paralegals and support staff for their case and specific circumstances. We are not only proud of the professional credentials and experience of our team, but in each and every member’s dedication to client service too. Find out more about each of our team below.

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Jonathan Cornwell

Partner

ABOUT JONATHAN

Jonathan is Partner and Solicitor Advocate in our Personal Injury team and has over 20 years experience of both pursuing and defending claims in the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session.

Having represented a wide range of major insurance clients in high value and complex litigation matters, Jonathan understands what is required to progress a matter efficiently and effectively. By clearly identifying his client’s needs he can apply both law and procedure to maximise their interests.

Jonathan is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Personal Injury Law. He is recommended by the Legal 500 and ranked by Chambers. He specialises in claims involving catastrophic injuries and has a particular interest in representing brain injured clients - both children and adults.

highlights

Represented 13 family members in respect of a fatal accident involving a defective handbrake which caused a car to roll away and strike a pedestrian.
Recovered damages on behalf of a client for clinical negligence resulting from an adverse drug reaction resulting from use of Ritonavir (for HIV infection) and Fluticasone (for asthma).
Acted on behalf of a 19 year old girl who suffered first, second, third and fourth degree burns to 40% of her body in a house fire. Case was successful following a 2 week proof in the Court of Session.
Recovered damages on behalf of a client in respect of mesothelioma contracted as a result of his exposure to asbestos.
Acted on behalf of the parents of a child who developed cerebral palsy as a result of negligent forceps delivery.
Settled a claim on the first day of a three week trial in excess of £8million on behalf of a child who had suffered a severe brain injury in a road traffic accident.
Successfully represented a client who sustained serious injuries during the construction of a wind-turbine against companies located in Scotland, England, the Netherlands and Germany.
Obtained compensation for a client who suffered paralysis as a result of a catastrophic spinal injury suffered when taking part in a grass sledging activity

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