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Our dedicated legal team

Our dedicated legal team

Hudgell Solicitors has a dedicated team of specialist lawyers working on compensation claims for injured survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.

Our team is fully committed to securing damages for physical and psychological injuries, to recover loss of earnings and cover the costs of ongoing treatment, rehabilitation and care.

Working alongside leading barristers, we instructed experts to assess the types of claims which could be brought on behalf of those injured, establishing strong cases for damages despite there currently being no admissions of liability from any potential defendants.

Following the conclusion of the Public Inquiry, at which we also represented families who lost loved ones, our focus turned to preparing civil claims for compensation on behalf of more than 150 survivors – many of whom have sustained life changing injuries – who turned to us for support.

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Rehabilitation led support

Rehabilitation led support

We provided an initial package of support, including dedicated rehabilitation services and much-needed financial assistance, and look forward to being able to provide further support in due course.

We are also able to represent others who suffered injury as a result of the terrorist attack at the Ariana Grande concert, but as yet have not sought legal support.

Each client will be supported by our dedicated team of specialists, who work closely with our Public Inquiry team, and have detailed insight into the events of that evening, and the failings highlighted.

We are working not only to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of compensation, but also to achieve the best result for each and every individual from a social and wellbeing perspective, securing them the rehabilitation and support they need to help them towards a better future.

Significantly, we are committed to running all Manchester Arena bombing compensation claims at zero cost to all those we represent, with a guarantee of no deductions from damages where there is a successful settlement.

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Fighting for compensation

Fighting for compensation

Our team of leading civil liberties and serious personal injury solicitors can represent anybody who has suffered loss and injury directly as a result of attending at the Manchester Arena on the night of the bombing.

Compensation will be sought for the pain and suffering caused by physical and psychological injuries, for loss of earnings (since the attack and into the future), rehabilitation and treatment, care needs and any broader impact on life.

Whilst most of the audience in attendance that night was able to get home safely, 22 people lost their lives and more than 700 were injured.

Many suffered life-long and life-limiting physical injuries, whilst others were left unable to return to work or university, or have since experienced an ongoing fear of crowded places and a range of anxieties and diagnoses such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

For many, the experience of being so close to the attack has also had a lasting psychological impact, as has the panic and confusion of trying to find their missing relatives or friends in the midst of an ongoing terror event.

  • Suffered a physical injury as a result of the bombing.
  • Suffered a psychological injury as a result of the bombing.
  • Lost a loved one as a result of the bombing.
  • Suffered nervous shock as a result of being in close proximity to the incident (such as parents collecting children).
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No costs for our clients

No costs for our clients

Our dedicated Manchester Arena legal team is led by solicitor Terry Wilcox, who has almost 40 years’ experience in cases relating to major loss of life and long-running investigations, having represented in legal proceedings into the Hillsborough disaster of 1989, which saw 96 football fans lose their lives.

Terry is supported by highly-experienced personal injury solicitors Kerry Gillespie, Paul McClorry, Sarah Patten and our chief executive Rachel Di Clemente, who has a hands-on role in supporting survivors and managing communications with our clients.

This team, alongside Simon Kilvington KC, of Byrom Street Chambers, who has led many complex and high-value personal injury cases, provides its expertise and dedication at no cost to clients, as cases are covered by no win no fee arrangements, with a guarantee of no damages deductions from successful settlements.

This means clients represented by Hudgell Solicitors will receive any damages awarded to them in full. We will also ensure the relevant insurances are in place to protect people against having to pay any defendant costs at any stage.

If you suffered injury in the Manchester Arena bombing and are yet to secure legal support, call our team today or complete our short claim form.

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Solicitor Neil Hudgell said: “A number of our clients, including Martin Hibbert, have instructed us to issue proceedings against a named individual for defamation and harassment, including a claim in damages as well as for restraining injunctions. “These relate to outlandish claims following the Manchester Arena atrocity that our clients are not genuine and did […]

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Lawyers call for prosecutions in relation to ‘serious shortcomings’ in security

The Manchester Arena Inquiry has today released the first volume of its report into the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing which killed 22 people in which Chairman Sir John Saunders concludes there were a series of “serious shortcomings” in security measures. The retired High Court judge said: “The security arrangements for the Manchester Arena should have […]

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Client Reviews

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Very efficient, prompt replies to emails and telephone calls, kept me informed all the way
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Debra Prior
The whole team at Hudgell Solicitors provide an excellent service. From first to finish, I was provided regular update. Jade in particular answered my calls promptly. The service, advice and prompt resolution received was absolutely excellent.
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First impressions very good experience. Lady I spoke to was very empathetic, called me when she said she would and explained process carefully. Very good first impression.
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Jane Rosie
I contacted hudgell solicitors after the ITV drama Mr Bates Vs the post office and explained that I had already settled my claim two years previously but didn't realise the severity of the situation and asked if I had a claim. I was advised that I did have a further claim against the post office after it has all come to light how unhanded their practice has been. Hudgell has kept me updated all the way and I'm pleased to say I have now received the rightful amount of claim. Thank you to all the staff who have helped me and I hope to see further justice for Mr Bates and all like him. 20 years has been a long time to wait.
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FAQs

FAQs

Why has it taken more than six years to start compensation claims?

Civil claims for compensation must be made against organisations or individuals who can be held liable (to blame) for any injuries and loss suffered.

In the case of the Manchester Arena bombing, all potential civil actions have had to await the outcome of the Public Inquiry, which was called to investigate the deaths of the victims, determine exactly what happened, and aim to identify what must be done to prevent it from happening again.

Though inquiries cannot determine criminal or civil liability, they can highlight where failings have occurred, and Chairman Sir John Saunders concluded in his Volume 1 Report there had been many ‘missed opportunities’ to prevent or minimise the devastating impact of the terrorist attack.

He also said ‘inadequate attention’ had been paid to the national level of the terrorist threat by those directly concerned with security at the venue.

Terrorist Salman Abedi was able to detonate a bomb in the City Room, an area close to one of the exit doors from the Arena, as thousands of audience members met with parents and others who had come to collect them.

The Inquiry Chairman concluded that security arrangements for Manchester Arena should have prevented or minimised the devastating impact of the attack, and that there were a number of opportunities which were missed leading to the failure.

He said Abedi should have been identified as a threat on the day by those responsible for the security of the Arena, and that ‘disruptive intervention’ would have been ‘highly likely’ to lessened the loss of life and injury, even if he had still detonated his device.

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