Fran is an experienced Senior Associate Solicitor in the Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Team.

Fran joined Trethowans in 2007 and since completing her training with Trethowans in 2009 has acted for Claimants in relation to a variety of personal injury and clinical negligence cases.

Notable work highlights

  • Frances conducted a complex clinical negligence case, involving several NHS Trusts. There were numerous medical and non-medical experts advising in the case. The case involved the delayed diagnosis of an occlusion which led to life changing complications. The case settled at a joint settlement meeting for in excess of £1 million.
  • Frances ran a claim involving complex orthopaedic injuries following an accident at work. The client required significant rehabilitation. Frances worked with a specialist case manager and rehabilitation team which enabled her client to have the maximum benefit from the rehabilitation. The claim settled for £800,000.
  • Frances advised in a fall from height case with difficult arguments surrounding liability and contributory negligence. Following negotiations, the claim settled for in excess of £200,000.

Accreditations & Memberships

  • Trustee for Southern Spinal Injuries Association and Headway Salisbury and South Wiltshire.

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