Associate Solicitor

Maria joined Atherton Godfrey in 1996. She qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1998 and went on to become a solicitor in 2007.

Maria is now an Associate of the firm as well as a Senior Solicitor working in a managerial capacity. She is also a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, with accredited status as a Senior Litigator.

She deals with a variety of accident and injury claims including: road traffic accidents; accidents at work; and claims resulting from trips and slips.

Maria has two children and serves as a Parent Governor of their school. 

What Maria's clients say:

"You have shown true professionalism every time I have spoken to you. You regarded our needs and thoughts at all times and always treated us with respect and courtesy. My husband and I believe you are a great asset to your firm and we wish you well."

Some of Maria's wins include:

• £135,000 compensation recovered for a client who suffered crushing injury to the foot in an accident at work.
• £75,000 compensation recovered for a client who suffered multiple injuires when their motorcycle was involved in a collision iwth another vehicle.
• £25,000 compensation recovered for a client who sufffered a hand injury after being struck by a vehicle while they were riding a bicycle.
• £20,000 compensation recovered for a client who suffered a facial injury in an accident at work.
• £18,500 compensation recovered for a client who suffered serious arm injuries in a fall in a car park.
• £15,000 compensation recovered for a client who suffered a fractured shoulder and hand injury after tripping over an obstruction in the road left by construction workers.
• £10,500 compensation recovered for a client who suffered soft tissue injuries to both elbows and a shoulder after being atttacked during the course of their employment.  
• £5,750 compensation recovered for a client who suffered a burn in an accident at work.
• £3,770 compensation recovered for a client who suffered laceration to the forearm whilst using a Stanley knife to cut boxes whilst at work.
• £3,600 compensation recovered for a client who suffered back injuries when lifting at work.
• £3,300 compensation recovered for a client who suffered soft tissue injuires to the back after tripping on an air pipe whilst at work.
• £2,300 compensation recovered for a client who suffered whiplash injuries as a result of a road traffic accident.