Gemma Howe

Gemma is a lawyer in the national personal injury team at Thompsons, based in the firm�s London office.

Gemma has considerable experience, having worked in the field for over nine years, running a range of serious injury and clinical negligence matters and supporting the team on more complex matters.

Her experience includes cases involving birth injuries, brain and spinal cord injuries, paralysis, fatalities, amputations, complex orthopaedic trauma and delayed/missed diagnosis.

Gemma is highly organised and prides herself on providing excellent client care and supporting those who have suffered the most catastrophic injuries.

Gemma enjoys seeing the impact her work can have on the lives of the people she works with, forming strong relationships with clients, experts and case managers to ensure the smooth progression of the case.

Outside work, Gemma enjoys playing netball, travelling and binge-watching questionable reality TV shows. She is also a West Ham season ticket holder.

Gemma's case experience

• Supported a client with a claim for the delayed diagnosis and management of endometriosis, which resulted in years of pain and suffering and fertility issues.

• Represented a client with a claim for the delayed diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis, which resulted in sepsis and the formation of a colostomy.

• Secured a six-figure settlement for a client who was misdiagnosed and mis-managed while suffering with their terminal cancer.

• Secured a six-figure settlements for a cyclist who was left with a traumatic brain injury following a collision with a car.

• Recovered six figures for a driver who suffered a traumatic brain injury following a road collision.

• Represented a client following an injury at work which caused a residual and ongoing weakness in their knee which in turn caused them to suffer a fall resulting in a traumatic brain injury.

• Assisted with a work injury case involving a young man who sustained a below-knee amputation.

• Assisted with a road traffic collision claim for a woman who required a below-knee amputation.

• Assisted in a claim for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.

• Assisted in a claim from a delayed diagnosis of fetal decelerations which resulted in a delayed delivery and brain injury to the baby.

Testimonials

Firstly, I want to say how fantastic Gemma Hindley was. When Gemma took over she understood how my case wasn�t handled right and kept me updated. She understood how anxious I was and was really helpful.

Gemma's former client

Thank you Gemma Hindley. You helped me through an extremely difficult time and your understanding, support and professional assistance, was always extremely helpful. You need empathy and understanding at a time when feelings and emotions are running high. I thank you for all your emails and letters and conversations we had, that would help me understand the legalities that can be somewhat difficult to navigate.

Gemma's former client

I had a great, hard-working solicitor in my complicated case, she did her best with the high quality specialist doctors to get me the best and secure compensation. Thank you so much.

Gemma's former client

Thank you so much for all you�ve done for me. I�ve been extremely lucky you picked up my case as I don�t think most other solicitors would�ve been as dedicated as you!

Gemma's former client

I know it is part of your job Gemma, but if you only knew how amazing you have been to go through this process with me at such a stressful and unhappy time, for all! The years of worry you have when you've an illness to contend with and the limits my condition put on me, was extremely difficult. I'm grateful that we can see this claim through and start to find some sort of closure and respectfully mourn. So, thank you for enabling me to finally have some support and to legally help me receive a good outcome.

Gemma's former client