April 22, 2025
Understanding what qualifies as a catastrophic injury and how the claims process works can help those affected, or their loved ones, to seek the compensation they are entitled to.
Katrina Elsey
Senior Associate Litigation ExecutiveKatrina has over 25 years’ experience in the legal sector. She is a Senior Associate Litigation Executive in the Personal Injury department.
Personal Injury
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
In the DB Cargo Building
Lakeside Business Park
Carolina Way
Doncaster
DN4 5PN
Katrina has extensive experience in handling diverse personal injury claims, including but not limited to:
- Animal claims: Representing clients injured by animals.
- Employers' liability: Advocating for employees injured at work.
- Public liability: Managing claims involving injuries in public places.
- Vulnerable adult claims: Supporting vulnerable adults who have suffered abuse or neglect.
- Care home negligence: Handling cases of negligence in care homes.
- Product liability: Pursuing claims for injuries caused by defective products.
- Fairground and theme park accidents: Specialising in injuries sustained at amusement parks.
- Sea and aviation claims: Managing claims related to maritime and aviation accidents.
- Road traffic accidents: Representing clients injured in car accidents.
- CICA claims: Assisting with Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority claims.
- Sports law: Handling injuries related to sports activities.
- Fatal accidents: Supporting families in fatal accident claims.
- Beauty and hairdressing claims: Representing clients injured during beauty treatments.
- Food poisoning: Pursuing claims for food-related illnesses.
Professional affiliations
Katrina is an active member of the legal community, holding memberships in:
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
- Associate Member of the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX)
APPROACH
Katrina is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for every client. She specialises in representing clients with serious injuries, including complex orthopedic injuries, burn injuries, and psychiatric injuries. Katrina acts for both adults and children, managing a caseload of fast track and serious injury compensation claims.
Katrina supports clients injured in various types of accidents, including those in public places, at work, involving other road users, cyclists, and vulnerable adults in care homes. She emphasises transparency and strives to make the legal process as stress-free as possible.
Katrina values strong relationships with her clients and works proactively to assist them from the early stages following serious injuries. She helps clients access interim funds for private rehabilitation to maximise their recovery. Additionally, Katrina has experience supporting families at inquests and safeguarding meetings.
EXPERIENCE
- Elder abuse claim: Katrina secured a five-figure settlement following legal action over neglect and abuse endured by a former resident at a Doncaster care home.
- Slip and fall claim: Katrina recovered five-figure compensation for a guest at an exclusive country house wedding. Whilst enjoying himself at the evening wedding party, the client was injured when he slipped on the dance floor where a drink had been spilt.
- Sports injury claim: Katrina has worked on a number of defective gym equipment claims, where negligence in maintenance was at fault. Read more here.
"After a traffic incident, I was told to get a good solicitor, and was recommended Switalskis Solicitors. I gave them a call as was put through to Katrina Elsey. From the very first meeting it was clear how professional they were. No matter how small my enquiry was throughout the process Katrina, was on hand to help and advise. I would fully recommend Katrina and Switalskis Solicitors to anyone looking for a good professional service."
Personal Injury Client
"During my claim, solicitor Katrina Elsey worked tirelessly in trying to get me the best possibly outcome, she constantly kept me updated with everything that was happening, and was always there if I had any questions or query’s about things I wasn’t sure about. Would highly recommend to anyone who’s unsure about claiming for something, you could miss out on a lot you’re owed. I would definitely use them again in the future if needed."
Personal Injury Client
"Katrina made the process really easy and was there to help whenever I needed it."
Personal Injury Client
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