Diane Parker is a highly experienced personal injury lawyer with over 30 years of practice in personal injury law, based in Doncaster, Yorkshire. Throughout her career, Diane has successfully handled a wide range of injury cases, specialising in:

• Workplace accidents: Diane has extensive experience in representing clients injured in workplace accidents, ensuring they receive fair compensation.
• Road traffic accidents: Diane specialises in claims arising from road traffic accidents, helping clients navigate the legal process for optimal outcomes.
• Industrial disease claims: Diane handles complex cases where injuries develop over time due to prolonged exposure to hazardous conditions at work.

As the joint head of personal injury at Switalskis, Diane leads a dedicated team of lawyers, offering support, mentoring, and guidance to ensure the highest standards of client care and legal expertise.

Professional accreditations

Diane is actively involved in several prestigious legal organizations, reflecting her commitment to advancing personal injury law:

• Fellow of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers)
• Secretary of the Doncaster and District Law Society
• Secretary to the Yorkshire Union of Law Societies
• Member of the Yorkshire branch of the Access to Justice Foundation committee
• Deputy Chair of Region 3 (Yorkshire) of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS)

APPROACH

Diane believes in establishing a strong rapport with her clients from the outset. She prefers to meet clients face-to-face, but also accommodates video calls and phone consultations. This initial meeting is crucial to understanding the full impact of the injury on the client's life and gathering comprehensive details about the accident.

Diane is dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcomes for her clients, both financially and in terms of rehabilitation. She meticulously gathers evidence to build robust cases that support her clients' claims and aid in their recovery.

EXPERIENCE

Fox v Foundation Piling Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 790 : A landmark case related to Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), which continues to be cited in legal proceedings today.