Peter is a highly experienced catastrophic injury solicitor with a proven track-record of winning high-profile cases in the House of Lords and UK courts. He leads Thompsons’ serious and catastrophic injury team in the North West.

Peter joined the firm in November 2020 with over 20 years’ experience of assisting clients and their families in the most serious injury cases arising from accidents in the workplace, on the roads or in public spaces. He uses that experience to lead and mentor his team, enabling them to hone their skills, turning educational theory into practical, innovative litigation for the benefit of the injured. 

Peter’s multi-million-pound damages actions have included claims for both adults and children with spinal cord injuries, including complete, incomplete, Brown Sequard, cauda equina, paraplegic and tetraplegic injuries. He has also acted for individuals across the spectrum of traumatic brain injury, again for both adults and children, many of which have been contested on liability throughout. Other areas of specialism include amputation cases, particularly lower limb both below and above knee, and extensive experience of poly trauma, often overlying other injuries.

Peter is known for his meticulous attention to detail and close working with his clients and all appropriate experts to strengthen every aspect of a claim and obtain the maximum recovery possible under all heads of loss.

Acting only for the claimant is hugely important to Peter, as is having the time to pay attention to detail both of which working for Thompsons enables him to do.

Outside of work, Peter enjoys spending time with family, motorcycling, having raced for 13 years, running and cycling.

 

Peter’s case experience

  • Acting for the claimant in the case of Gawler v Raettig which was a defendant-led test case challenge to the case of Froom v Butcher, in which he utilised the leap-frog procedure.
  • Acting for the Claimant in Davis v Bradshaw which saw the Court of Appeal examine the precise requirements for an award of provisional damages.
  • Obtaining the then-highest recorded CICA award for a child extremely seriously injured by her father and left unable to talk, with severe spasticity and a reduced life expectancy.

 

Testimonials

Peter Stringer is a solicitor with vast experience in serious personal injury litigation. His case preparation is excellent, allowing all concerned to be fully informed about the facts, the evidence and the issues; he demonstrates a very good knowledge of the individual case, and of the wider litigation considerations. His empathy with the clients is clearly a strong point, which they appreciate; an all-important competency in personal injury compensation claims.

Bill Braithwaite KC, Head of Exchange Chambers

Peter Stringer adds real strength, experience and tactical acumen to the PI team at Thompsons. His calm and measured approach to a claim for life-changing injuries, complicated by allegations of fundamental dishonesty, has proved invaluable in retaining the confidence of the client.

David Knifton KC, Exchange Chambers

Your service was friendly and professional, and I will not hesitate to recommend you to others. Thank you so much for the hard work and your patience afforded to me through a difficult time. Your support and kindness I shall always remember with much gratitude.

Peter’s former client, Mr S Bates