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Heather is a Solicitor and Senior Associate in our London office and has exclusively represented claimants who have suffered catastrophic injuries for more than a decade. She joined claimant personal injury practice in 2013, straight after completing her Legal Practice Course with Distinction and has fought for her negligently injured clients ever since. Before joining HCC Solicitors, Heather worked for two other leading Legal 500 firms in London.

Heather is consistently described as passionate, tenacious, proactive and empathic by everyone she works with, including clients, colleagues, barristers and medical experts. She truly listens to clients and tailors her approach to work with peoples individual needs. She goes out of her way to use plain English to explain legal issues, strategy and the claim process and prides herself on her exemplarily levels of client care and utter dedication to obtaining the best possible results for her clients.

In terms of case type, Heather has a particular interest and specialism in road traffic collisions. However, she also deals with a variety of case types including public liability, occupiers liability, employers liability and fatal incident.

In terms of the nature of injuries sustained, Heather has a particular interest and specialism in traumatic brain injury claims. Before joining HCC, Heather exclusively represented traumatic brain injury survivors for six and a half years. However, she now represents claimants with all types of life changing injuries, including brain injury, spinal cord, ploy-trauma, amputation and psychological/psychiatric trauma.

Heather is an accredited Litigator and member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

In her spare time, Heather is a keen motorcyclist and currently rides a Suzuki GSR600. She also has a French Bulldog called Mötley who rarely leaves her side!

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Heather is ranked in the prestigious independent legal guide as an Associate to Watch. Independent feedback she received includes:

“Heather is a rising star in catastrophic personal injury who shows maturity beyond her years. She is tenacious for her client, extremely responsive and has a confident, punchy and assertive style.”

“She does not take any nonsense but will go in and make sure she gets the results the client wants.”

“A formidable, able and adept solicitor, she fights tooth and nail for clients.”

What Heather's clients say

Having been personally recommended Heather Petrie as a possible replacement lawyer in my personal injury claim, an initial appointment was swiftly arranged in which Heather expressed her very honest approach and the best ways in which she could help, which was very refreshing and not a day goes by where I doubt the decision to switch over to Heather at HCC.

Heather and her entire team have always been available and on hand to answer any queries I may have. All points, legal jargon, and varying steps in the case, have always been broken down and explained to become very understandable.

Heather is clearly very passionate for the service she provides for her clients, in really going the extra mile to deliver the greatest outcomes throughout the process. In many areas, she has predicted any upcoming tricky situations in the day to day life of somebody going through rehabilitation and has really shown a deep level of insight and empathy.

I would strongly recommend Heather at HCC in taking on your personal injury claim for her superior knowledge, experience, connections and real abundance of care and compassion. She also has a fun side and is easy to get on with!

Andrew

I would like to thank Heather Petrie and her team, Zuzanna Radlo and Tyla Skates, in bringing and winning the legal claim. I really appreciated their, support, advice and guidance throughout what was a very difficult time for me. There was good communication I was kept well informed from start to finish. I would like to thank them for their hard work, professionalism, expertise, effort, dedication and in particular kindness throughout the whole process.

John Kenneth - 5* Review on Review Solicitors

'Heather was fantastic!'

I would like to thank Heather Petrie and her team, Zuzanna Radlo and Tyla Skates, in bringing and winning the legal claim.

I really appreciated their, support, advice and guidance throughout what was a very difficult time for me. There was good communication I was kept well informed from start to finish.

I would like to thank them for their hard work, professionalism, expertise, effort, dedication and in particular kindness throughout the whole process.

Abby - 5* Review on Review Solicitors

I would like to thank Heather, Zuzana and all the team for their hard work and compassion in dealing with my case.

I would recommend this firm for any future legal requirements.

Nigel - 5* Review on Review Solicitors

From day one, HCC handled my personal injury claim with real care and expertise. They explained every step clearly, kept me updated without me having to chase, and fought hard to get the best settlement for my injuries and losses.

Communication was always prompt and I never felt like just another case number.

Thanks to HCC, I could focus on recovery while they dealt with the stress. Would absolutely recommend to anyone needing help after a road traffic accident.

Heather, Zuzanna and Tyla, I cannot thank them enough for the support, their commitment and their communication.

Client - 5* Review on Review Solicitors

'Winners in celebrating a recent success!'

Special thanks to the London Team - Heather, Zuzanna and Tyla. They took over my case from another firm and really showed how it’s done properly… going on to secure a settlement of around triple the previously predicted amount!

And talk about care for clients… advised me on day one and acted on securing a much larger interim payment to keep things ticking along nicely which helped massively. They are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about achieving the best possible result for their clients. A fierce force to reckon with, both for the opposition - and sometimes even in-house when challenged! They always stood their ground and encouraged me to do the same.

I was always kept fully up to date throughout the process, and it’s clear they genuinely care about the people they represent moving forward. I’m very grateful for everything they did for me and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them without a second thought.

Andrew - 5* Review on Review Solicitors

After being injured in a car accident that was not my fault, I was directed to Patrick at HCC via a friend's recommendation. Patrick was able to undertake the initial assessment and directed me to Heather, Zuzanna and Tyla in the London team for day-to-day communication and casework.

I found the team gave excellent communication and they were able to clearly explain the process as well as organising all the required comprehensive medical assessments. It took approximately 18 months to reach a settlement, which was not bad considering the the time it takes to see all the medical experts.

Overall, I found the team professional and approachable and they took the time to discuss my case at depth when needed. We came out with a good settlement and I would recommend them for personal injury claims.

Bob - 5* Review on Review Solicitors

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