Melanie Ford

Senior Associate

Injury | Brain Injury | Inquests and Fatal Claims | Road accidents | Spinal Injury

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About Melanie:

Melanie is a Senior Associate in our Personal Injury specializing in complex brain & spinal Injury cases, and is based in our Bath office

Melanie joined RWK Goodman in 2024. She graduated from Cardiff University with a degree in Law and Criminology in 2003. After taking a gap year to travel round the world, Melanie returned to Cardiff in 2004 to complete the Legal Practice Course. She undertook her training contract at Hugh James Solicitors before moving to Newlaw Solicitors specialising in Brain injury cases.

Melanie has experience in both Claimant and Defendant work but now specialises in representing claimants in complex brain / spinal Injury cases. Her experience covers road traffic accidents, accidents at work, public liability claims, complex regional pain syndrome, Function Neurological disorder and complex brain and orthopaedic injuries.

Melanie is an APIL approved Senior Litigator and APIL Brain injury specialist.

Melanie spends her spare time with her husband and 2 young children. She enjoys cooking, reading, travel, live music and eating out with friends. She likes to stay fit and is a regular in her local gym.

“Melanie Ford, who is 'very professional, easy to talk to and empathetic', is the main contact for brain injury cases, and regularly works alongside the team's Court of Protection offering to provide a holistic service to clients now lacking the mental capacity to make ongoing decisions relating to their financial affairs and well-being.”

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Memberships:

  • APIL approved Senior Litigator and
  • APIL Brain injury specialist.
  • South Wales Acquired Brain injury forum (SWABIF)

Learn more about Melanie's areas of expertise:

Injury

We understand how traumatic and life changing an injury can be, so place a team around every client to ensure you get the care, recovery, and compensation you deserve.
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Brain injury claims

The emotional turmoil and distress following a brain injury to a loved one is felt by not only the injured person but also wider family and friends. So if you’re considering a brain injury compensation claim, you’ll want to make sure you have all the necessary support and advice from an expert team of solicitors who understand what you might be going through.

Road traffic accident claims

Road traffic accidents are all too common. Whether you’ve been injured as a driver, pedestrian, passenger, motorcyclist, rider or cyclist, you may be entitled to compensation to help you get your life back on track
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Spinal injury claims

However you came by your spinal injury, our specialist injury solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. As dedicated spinal cord injury claims solicitors, we can advise you on securing compensation which will help with your immediate and long term needs.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) claims

CRPS compensation claims are often complex, and not many lawyers understand the condition – or have even heard of it. We have a team of CRPS specialists, who understand what you’re going through and will treat your situation with sensitivity and empathy.

Orthopaedic negligence claims

Negligent orthopaedic treatment may have led to additional pain, as well as delay in your recovery or even the need for additional surgery. If so, we can help.

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