About Leticia Williams
Leticia joined Hodge Jones & Allen in 2009, became a Partner in 2014 and was appointed Head of the Personal Injury team in June 2019.
She has more than 12 years of experience dealing with all areas of personal injury, specialising in repetitive strain injury claims, complex road traffic accident claims and employment matters. Leticia also takes a keen interest in accident abroad cases, often taking cases on with limitation and jurisdictional issues.
Leticia has a track record of consistently achieving positive results for her clients who have serious and debilitating injuries. She is focussed on obtaining early rehabilitation for her Clients to ensure they return as soon as possible to their pre-accident state. The medical evidence for these types of cases is often challenging when proving causation. Leticia’s measured and calm approach means she is able to analyse the evidence and is not afraid of taking cases to trial.
Earlier this year Leticia and Karen Mann recorded a podcast where they explained the latest reforms to whiplash claims, which took effect in May 2021.
"Leticia Williams is exceptional – she is one of the best solicitors practising in this field that I have come across. Her client care is exceptional, and she always manages to strike an appropriate balance between tenaciously fighting for the best possible settlement, yet also knowing when to settle a claim at the point when its settlement value is the highest." - Legal 500, 2024
Notable Cases
- Acted for a Client who slipped on water in his workplace as a result of a leaking sink in the bathroom. The Client shattered his patella and broke his ankle. He underwent surgery on his knee cap and ankle. He developed a pulmonary embolism and was in hospital for over 2 weeks. He also suffered scarring and psychological injury. Liability was denied but after negotiation it was admitted. The claim settled for £55,000.
- SS– Act for a taxi-driver who was injured in a road traffic collision. He injured his leg, shoulder and back in the accident. He also suffered psychological injuries. Physiotherapy and psychological treatment were arranged so he could get back to work and enjoy family life. The claim settled for £35,000.
- WP – Represented a Client who was on holiday in Spain. The Client was looking for a bathroom when he entered a lift which took him down to an area in the basement. This was poorly lit and finding a door open he entered a room and sustained a severe electric shock. It was a transformer room. He was discovered unconscious and taken to hospital.He suffered severe burns to 60% of his body. He has been left with limited mobility in both arms, shoulders and neck and psychological injuries. He was in hospital in Spain for some time and then returned home to the UK. Although liability was not admitted the international insurers agreed to deal with the claim on a without prejudice basis. The claim settled for £250,000.
- JS – Represented a Client ( who was 91 years old when the accident occurred) was crossing the road when he was knocked over by a moped as the Defendant Driver was trying to steal his mobile phone. The Defendant Driver was prosecuted for driving offences.Our Client suffered multiple fractures to both legs, a shattered pelvis, a cracked left elbow, abrasions, scarring and psychological injuries as a result of the accident.The claim settled for £150,000.
- KD – Acted for a self-employed gardener who was driving uphill when the Defendant driver sped out of a junction and collided with the Claimant’s left hand side of his vehicle.
The Claimant suffered injuries to his right hand. Right knee, neck and migraines. The injury to his hand was considered permanent.Damages Awarded: £85,000
Client Comments
- “On the 13th May 2022 I suffered an unfortunate accident at work where I broke my left femur bone that necessitated a week stay in hospital and a subsequent four months of recovery time getting back on my feet again. After contacting Hodge Jones and Allen (HJA) a legal company that specialises in cases such as this,they accepted the case and various stages of the claim were proceeded methodically to a satisfactory conclusion. At each stage of the process HJA were professional, methodical, and I was kept completely up to date with the current state of the legal proceedings going forward. The staff dealing with the case had many years of experience in similar cases of this type and were helpful and knowledgable at all stages of the proceedings and I can I can categorically recommend the company HJA for a case such as mine.”
- “When I picked this legal firm after an RTA, I felt confident that they were not a dodgy ambulance chaser. From initial conversations, through all the reports and investigations they undertook, I was always very satisfied with their professionalism. Could not rate them highly enough.”
- “Many thanks’ also to yourself and Nina too for all the work you have done over these months. I am most grateful, and should the need arise I will most definitely recommend Hodge Jones and Allen to friends and family for all your exemplary work in this matter.”
- “Leticia has been superb throughout my case, I’ve been kept informed at every stage. It has been a long journey however the dedication and professionalism shown has been amazing. Leticia won our case hands down, a force to be reckoned with. Thank you and all the team.
(Hopefully I will never need legal help again, but if I do it will be Hodge Jones & Allen who I call).”
"My experience with HJA solicitors has been most positive. Mrs Leticia Williams was extremely friendly and helpful. I was satisfied with the end result and it was a delight to work with her. I could not have been more pleased with the service I received."
- “I would like to thank Alexia and Leticia and all the back room team for all their hard work and dedicated support over the past 4 years. I cannot thank you all enough for the positive outcome. My sincere appreciation and gratitude to you all and wish you all continued success for the future.” Mr Brian Love
- “I just wanted to say thank you both so very much for making this a smooth and easy process, and for breaking down every small part so that I could progress with confidence in every decision that was made. Thank you so much!”
- “Leticia, you have been amazingly kind and supportive throughout this process and we appreciate all that you have done. ….your kindness, empathy and professionalism has made a traumatic case less onerous and we are all relieved that it has been quickly settled.” Jenny H.
Membership & Appointments
- An Accredited Senior Litigator & EC Member with APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers)
- Law Society Personal Injury Panel
- Member of the LexisNexis editorial board
- Director of Claims Portal Limited
Career & Personal Interests
Career
- Head of the Personal Injury team at Hodge Jones & Allen, June 2019
- Joined Hodge Jones & Allen, October 2009
- Qualified as a Solicitor, September 2009
- Training Contract at Curwens Solicitors, 2007 – 2009
- Paralegal at a residential and commercial conveyancing law firm
Education
- LPC (Distinction), Nottingham Law School, 2006
- Law degree (2:1), Sheffield University, 2002 – 2005
Personal Interests
Leticia enjoys socialising with friends & family, a great box set and peloton #Pelo4Wine.
