Sophie Hamilton
Senior Associate
Bristol
T +44 (0) 117 929 0451
SophieHamilton@incegd.com
Department Personal Injury Qualified England and Wales 2002 Education (University) Bristol University Law (LLB Hons), University of the West of England (PGDip Law) Languages English
Sophie is a senior member of the Personal Injury team at Ince, and has over 20 years’ experience working in injury claims. Sophie is based in the Bristol office, but deals with clients from all over England and Wales.
Sophie deals with a broad range of injuries and accident circumstances, including those caused by road traffic collisions to accidents at work.
However, she specialises in Public Liability claims (those arising from accidents which are not at work and not from road traffic collisions), including but not limited to, slipping in a shop or restaurant or tripping on an uneven pavement, injury from faulty products (Product Liability) and injuries caused by animals.
Within the team Sophie often deals with clients who have suffered more serious, and sometimes life changing injuries.
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“I take a detailed and tenacious approach to acting for claimants in injury claims. I am often successful in persuading defendants to change their view and admit liability where it was previously denied.
My clients are individuals. You need to make informed decisions on how best to proceed with your claim. That’s why I am happy to take time to make sure you fully understand the claims process.”
Professional associations and memberships
- Member of The Law Society of England & Wales.
What you may not know about Sophie
Sophie is a panel member of the Race Equality Panel at Ince, and is interested in helping to promote Diversity & Inclusion within the firm.
My recent publications
News / How to be a responsible dog owner
19-04-2022 /
In 2021, it was estimated that around 12.5 million dogs are being kept as pets in the UK, a significant jump from the previous year. The popular explanation for the sudden increase is the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns, which forced people to stay at home. Indeed, more than 3 million UK households are thought to have bought a pet during the pandemic so there could be some truth in this idea.
News / What to do if you suffer an accident or illness whilst abroad
13-04-2022 /
As the world starts to open up again following the pandemic, for many of us our thoughts are now turning to holidays abroad, whether for an adventure like climbing or skiing, or simply to sit on a beach or by a pool in the sun.
Insights / Are you fully aware of the legal implications of using an e-scooter?
13-12-2021 /
Are you fully aware of the legal implications of using an e-scooter?
News / E-scooters - trial or triumph?
10-09-2021 /
A e-scooter trial led by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) in partnership with Bristol City Council, Bath & North East Somerset Council and South Gloucestershire Council, is currently taking place in our area.
News / Warning for dog owners: cows are more dangerous than you think
19-08-2021 /
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, there has been a significant increase in dog ownership in the last couple of years. According to an online survey conducted in 2021, it was estimated that 12 million dogs were living in UK homes in that year.
News / E-scooters and me: thoughts on the increase in electric scooter use in Bristol
09-06-2021 /
Sophie Hamilton, Personal Injury Specialist at Ince Metcalfes, outlines the law and gives her thoughts on the increasing prevalence of e-scooters across Bristol.
