Andrew Young
Andrew graduated from the University of Leicester with a degree in Law before completing his articles with Rowlands solicitors in November 1996. Andrew joined Pannone and Partners in 1997 and became a Partner at Pannones in 2001, before joining Fentons in 2007.
Andrew successfully represented North West claimants in a group action against several US silicone breast manufacturers. He also acted for many claimants in the UK Trilucent soya breast implant litigation and was one of the leading solicitors in the case, recovering hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation for women affected.
Andrew has specialised in Motor Insurance Bureau work and leisure marine accidents. He also represents a large number of motorcyclists, some of whom have suffered very serious injuries in accidents.
Andrew has also experience in defendant personal injury litigation and has lectured widely on personal injury topics.
Recent Cases
The Claimant Mr Jay, a Corporal in the Army, was attending a rock climbing course near Benidorm, Spain as part of his employment on 6th March 2003 when another climber dislodged a rock causing it to fall and hit the Claimant. Mr Jay was fortunately wearing a helmet but sustained a fractured right clavicle and compression fractures to two thoracic vertebrae. The Claimant left the Army and, although he was able to work, his earning capacity was reduced. His case included a claim for assistance with DIY and gardening. In October 2007 the case was settled for £260,000.
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