Seeing at first hand the devastating impact that spinal cord injuries can have on accident victims, led to a firm of solicitors in Dorset to back the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) by becoming a Gold Partner.
Steven Simpkins of Simpkins & Co Solicitors in Highcliffe, says that he has been impressed by the charity and is keen to support their work in helping spinal cord injured people and their families.
Staff from the firm have taken part in charity walks in London and other fundraising activities, and this year hosted a summer soiree to raise funds directly for the association.
Friends and guests of Simpkins & Co, together with local members of the Spinal Injuries Association, enjoyed a fish and chip supper and fun quiz at the summer party recently held in the impressive State Dining Room at Highcliffe Castle.
Steve Brookes, Peer Support Officer from the SIA thanked the law team for their support, commenting “The Spinal Injuries Association is all about helping people with spinal cord injuries rebuild their lives. We can’t thank the team at Simpkins & Co enough for their generous support. Every donation really makes a difference.”
Through their work as personal injury specialists, Simpkins & Co Solicitors has worked with over ten clients in the past two years whose lives have been directly affected by spinal injuries sustained in either an accident at work or a road traffic accident.
Principal solicitor Steven Simpkins said, “Every case is different, but the commonality is that each individual left home fit and able bodied, and through a traumatic accident had their lives shattered by major injury. Our role is to seek legal recompense, but the work of the Spinal Injuries Association goes much further in advising, campaigning and education on the behalf of injured people. Knowing how they operate, they have literally been life savers, and we are delighted to do whatever we can to support their excellent work.”
The evening raised over £700.00 which goes directly to the charity.
Simpkins and Co Solicitors only deal in certain areas of the law: personal injury, clinical negligence, employment law and business advice. They work with clients locally in Dorset and Hampshire from their office in Lymington Road, Highcliffe and also have offices in central London. To contact them visit www.simpkinsand.co.uk
