John has over 43 years’ experience in the legal sector. He is Director of the Serious Injury department.
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Doncaster
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John McQuater is a distinguished personal injury and clinical negligence solicitor based in Doncaster, Yorkshire. With decades of experience, John has built a reputation for his expertise in handling complex and high-stakes cases, including:
John's commitment to advancing the field of personal injury law is reflected in his significant leadership roles and contributions to professional bodies:
John is a prolific author and contributor, sharing his knowledge and expertise through various publications.
He is the author of ‘Model Letters for Personal Injury Lawyers’ and the ‘APIL Guide to Personal Injury Claims Procedure’. He is also a contributor to the APIL Guide to Clinical Negligence, the APIL Personal Injury Law, Practice and Precedents and the 5th and 6th Editions of Medical Negligence by Michael Jones.
John is also the Deputy Case Digest Editor, and on the editorial board, of the Journal of Personal Injury Law (published by Thomson Reuters).
John's approach to personal injury and clinical negligence claims is characterised by:
John has been involved in a number of reported cases, directly or indirectly, over many years including:
“John McQuater and his team were absolutely amazing helping my family deal with a fatal personal injury claim. Especially at such a difficult and traumatic time in our lives, they guided us all the way. He fought extremely hard and was able to secure a substantial amount of compensation. John was very compassionate throughout, we cannot recommend him enough.”
Zoe SimsPersonal Injury Client
"John McQuater Is the very best in his field . Also his team of colleagues, who were amazing at every aspect of their job. From the late hours of phone calls to banks holiday working, and all the work they've done getting me medical help with the doctors which was difficult though Covid-19. What fantastic people. I owe them a lot of gratitude. I would suggest if you need a solicitor they're the best in the game."
Personal Injury Client
‘A complete dedication to the cause of each Claimant and willing to take on challenging cases where others might not. Work as a team to the benefit of the case. Capable of thinking outside the box to drive cases forward.’
Legal 500
A nursery worker and Fairytales Day Nursery have been found guilty of manslaughter following the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda, after a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 16–17 April 2026. Switalskis represents Noah’s family and is sharing this statement on their behalf following the conclusion of the criminal proceedings.
Workplace injuries are all too common in physically demanding roles, particularly where employers fall short of their legal duty to provide adequate training and a safe system of work.
John McQuater, personal injury expert, discusses the critical importance of enforcing safety standards in industrial settings.
As a solicitor with decades of experience representing injured people, I have seen firsthand the challenges they face – and the crucial role personal injury lawyers play in helping them rebuild their lives.