Joanne has been qualified as a solicitor for over 21 years and has always specialised in personal injury law.

Joanne works on high-value and complex accident claims arising from both workplace and road traffic accidents, as well as assaults at work. Typically, her clients have suffered orthopaedic and/or psychiatric injuries.

Joanne has achieved great results for hundreds of clients, including settlements approaching seven figures.

Joanne enjoys working at Thompsons as she knows that she is always working for those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and not for employers who cause injury or their insurers.

Outside the office, Joanne is an assistant cub scout leader and enjoys reading, travelling, and socialising with friends.

 

Joanne's case experience

  • Acted for a secondary school teacher who, as a result of failings by his employer, was assaulted by a pupil and developed a complex psychiatric injury. The claim settled for a high six-figure sum, over eight times the figure initially offered by the other side.
  • Represented a prison officer who was attacked by a prisoner with a knife. Court proceedings were commenced and the claim settled for a six-figure sum.
  • Acted for an NHS worker sexually assaulted at work by her line manager. The claim settled for a five-figure sum.
  • Acted for a care worker who suffered soft tissue damage to her foot and suffered anxiety after she was attacked by a service user. The case settled for £15,000.

 

Testimonials

I just want to thank you for all you have done regarding the settlement of my claim. I would be very happy to recommend your services.

Joanne's former client

Joanne Soccard is a first-class solicitor, she has helped me through this protracted almost three year claim and has been excellent throughout. I have always found her to be very professional, easy to talk to, and genuinely interested in any concerns or issues I may have raised. I wish her, and indeed Thompsons Solicitors, all the very best for the future. I highly recommend their services to anybody who needs such a solicitor.

Joanne's former client

Our case took almost three years to reach fruition, with Thompsons Solicitors being our support during this very difficult time. Our case was supported by our union and this was extremely helpful. Our case, and in the final 18 months or so, was supported by Joanne Soccard of Thompsons Solicitors. We cannot praise Joanne enough for the help and direction provided in achieving an acceptable resolution and managing our expectations. Overall, Thompsons Solicitors and the union worked together in order to provide the support required to the employee/claimant in order to achieve a fair conclusion/resolution. Thank you.

Joanne's former client