Simon Rooney

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Simon Rooney

Senior Associate Solicitor

Simon is a Senior Associate Solicitor, specialising in complex multi-track serious injury claims.

Personal Injury, Serious Injury

Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
77 Coleman Street
City of London
EC2R 5BJ

Simon is a highly experienced Senior Associate Solicitor with a specialist focus on complex multi-track personal injury claims, including those arising from workplace accidents, road traffic collisions, public liability incidents (such as slips, trips, and falls).

He brings over a decade of expertise, consistently achieving strong outcomes in cases involving:

  • Orthopaedic injuries
  • Psychiatric and psychological trauma
  • Chronic pain conditions

He is known for his calm, methodical style and his commitment to securing justice for injured individuals. He works closely with clients, medical experts, and barristers to build compelling cases that reflect the full extent of the harm suffered.

APPROACH

Simon adopts a proactive and client-focused approach, prioritising early access to rehabilitation services. His goal is to facilitate both the physical recovery and financial stability of his clients from the earliest possible stages of a claim.

EXPERIENCE

Simon is recognised for his technical acumen and empathetic representation in serious injury litigation. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation for managing high-value and high-profile cases with diligence and precision.

APIL Senior Litigator : Accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), reflecting his experience and commitment to best practice in claimant representation.

Legal 500 recognition : He has contributed to teams consistently ranked in the Legal 500 , underlining the calibre of his legal expertise.

Significant case involvement :

  • Played a key role in representing victims of the Croydon Tram derailment, a major public transport disaster with national implications.
  • Advised on complex claims relating to Crossrail construction incidents, involving multi-party liability and intricate health and safety considerations.
  • Achieved success in High Court litigation involving contested liability, contributing to precedent-setting judgments.

ACCREDITATIONS

Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023 Winners of Law Firm of the Year LargeYorkshire Legal Awards finalist Personal Injury and Clinical Neglgience 2023
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