Nicola Simmons

More about Nicola Simmons

Nicola has over 30 years’ experience working for those who have suffered accidents at work, in a public place, in schools, or on our roads and highways.

She specialises in representing victims of catastrophic injuries who have upper and lower limb amputations, and traumatic brain injury cases. Nicola is dedicated to securing the maximum compensation her clients are entitled, leaving no stone unturned. Empathetic and committed, Nicola builds strong connections with her clients while maintaining the highest standards of care. Her approach combines tenacity and determination with a big heart.

Accreditations and Recognition:

• Nicola is consistently ranked in Chambers & Partners. In the 2025 guide, they highlighted her experience representing claimants in cases involving brain and orthopaedic injuries sustained from road traffic accidents and workplace accidents. The feedback described her as “a knowledgeable solicitor with considerable experience handling complex legal issues” and noted that “Nicola cares passionately about her clients. She works tirelessly and has a thorough understanding of the process.”
• Nicola was recognised in Business Today in the Top 10 Influential North West Personal Injury Lawyers. 

Following the passing of her beloved daughter Hannah, Nicola has founded a charity The Hannah Whitley Foundation, to support those in our community who are bereaved or suffering from mental illness through yoga and meditation.

Notable Cases

She recently fought for a client who was riding his bicycle when a car driving in the opposite direction lost control colliding with her client and as a result, he suffered a below the knee amputation.1 year post accident he was offered £1 million settlement. Nicola rejected this offer. She instructed a case manager with a specialism in amputee cases and together they worked tirelessly on their client’s rehabilitation.

She obtained significant interim payments through contested applications to fund this. She secured adapted living accommodation and 6 different prostheses to include the battery powered Empower from USA. She took the matter to a Joint Settlement Meeting where she rejected £3.7 million. She proceeded to a mediation where she secured £4,75 million where the mediator personally commented on the excellent preparation of the case and the quality of the witness statements and evidence produced to secure this result.

Rehabilitation is always a priority for Nicki, and it is her ethos that no catastrophic injury case is successfully concluded without successful rehabilitation that drives her success.

Testimonials

“Nicki is not just a solicitor to us, she is very much more. She has changed our lives more that she will ever realise… she is an invaluable asset to anybody lucky to have her in their corner” LG,2022.