Southern Enterprise Awards 2021

30 | Southern Enterprise Awards 2021 So often, people are left too long and become entrenched in their response to pain as our brains literally can change because of an injury because of neural plasticity, more commonly known as learned neural pathways. So, offering immediate support upon being instructed will prove hugely valuable to FT clients to help them reach the best possible versions of themselves after a life- altering injury. FT came into the law industry, like many, to make a difference and are thankful that since setting up its niche practice, it has felt that the opportunities to help others know no bounds. Company Name: FT Chronic Pain Solicitors Contact Name: Paul Turner Web Address: www.ftchronicpain.co.uk Contact Email: [email protected] FT Chronic Pain Solicitors is a collaboration between two lawyers, Anne Felmingham and Paul Turner. They have a passion for helping anyone who has been injured through no fault of their own and has been recognised as one of the most unique personal injury law firms in the country. FT Chronic Pain Solicitors are the leading expert in bringing compensation claims for victims of CRPS, Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Their mission is to develop their business and reputation, centred on excellence in client care and a proven track record for achieving life-changing results for clients. Overall, FT believes that hard work and resilience are the core values that enable the firm to succeed. Many personal injury lawyers widely misunderstand chronic pain as such conditions are often life-long and wide-reaching in terms of social and economic impacts on individuals and their families. For this reason, FT has been recruited by non-specialist PI firms to work alongside them. While many firms only engage with their clients by telephone or via video conferencing, FT prides itself on getting to know each of its clients personally, with each new client obtaining a personal visit from the firm. This is important, so FT gets to see first-hand what challenges clients face from day to day and find out what is most important to them. FT approaches each case with solutions in mind to help its clients live as independently as possible. Additionally, the firm secures funding for treatments to bridge the gap between the strained NHS resources and the private health sector wherever possible. FT has built up an impressive network of specialist medical experts nationally from pain consultants, orthopaedic consultants, psychiatrists/ psychologists, neurologists, care experts, and occupational therapists. Most recently, FT acquired experts in prescriptions of cannabinoid medication. Since the introduction of personal injury reforms over the past 18 years, many law firms have decided to close their personal injury departments or to reduce the scope of their offering, focusing on high value claims only. This has undoubtedly Best Nationwide Start-Up Law Firm 2021 reduced the quality of client care, insofar as victims of injuries now often find themselves signposted to union-backed solicitors or national outfits who do not always offer the level of personal service a niche practice as FT can. The firm welcomes clients who wish to transfer from such organisations and has acted for many clients who have easily done so and never looked back. FT does not fit the conventional corporate mould, and though it is a smaller practice, the firm is keen on expanding over the next few years. Whilst the firm prides itself on excellent client care, FT understands too well how life can change direction in a heartbeat. To that end, FT is determined that whilst ensuring their clients are all moved forward, there is a need to embrace life for all the wonders it brings and not let it pass by. Anyone working with the firm will be encouraged to share in the value of family, friendship, and time to unwind. Oct21008