WORCESTER law firm Scaiff Solicitors has bolstered its personal injury team with the appointment of a new lawyer.

Kirandeep Athwal joins the firm in Foregate Street from Slater & Gordon and will be working in the personal injury department alongside partners Elizabeth Rimell and Simon Shaw.

Mrs Athwal has been dealing with personal injury claims for almost 10 years and has particular expertise in accidents occurring at work, accidents in public places and road traffic accidents. She has experience of assisting senior colleagues with claims worth up to a value of £900,000. These cases have involved complex injuries such as serious brain injuries and chronic pain cases.

She said: "I am passionate about assisting clients in recovering compensation for accident related injuries and am delighted to have joined a firm with such a respected reputation in this field of law.”

Mrs Rimell, personal injury partner, added: "Kiran is a highly experienced and respected personal injury professional with an excellent pedigree. We are delighted to have her as part of our team.’