
Liam Goggin
Partner, Head of Abuse Claims
For free legal advice call our Abuse Claims Solicitors and we will help you. Ask about Legal Aid or if we can deal with your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.
When you’ve suffered any kind of sexual or physical abuse, it can take a long time before you feel ready to talk about it. Reporting abuse can take a lot of courage, so when you're ready to talk, we're ready to listen.
Our specialist team of Abuse Claims Solicitors are compassionate, understanding, and easy to talk to. We’ll handle your case with the sensitivity it deserves, offering you help and support throughout the whole process. We can provide you with details of support organisations and survivors groups who are specialists in providing support to abuse survivors.
We have helped many survivors bring a successful claim even if the abuse happened many years ago, allowing them to get the closure and justice they deserve.
Our Abuse Team have been helping survivors of abuse for more than 30 years and can help you take the first steps towards making a civil claim or criminal injuries claim.
Contact us for free confidential advice. Legal Aid may be available, depending on your financial situation or we could deal with your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis. Just ask us for details.
We care about our clients and support them to get the justice they deserve
We can introduce you to a large network of support and survivor groups who can offer help and support, wherever you are in the UK
We are specialists in Abuse Claims and are experts in getting compensation for recent or historic sexual abuse
We’ll do everything we can to make sure your claim is as stress-free as possible
We’re bound by a strict duty of confidentiality, so nothing you say will be revealed to anyone without your consent
We’re active campaigners for the rights of abuse survivors throughout England and Wales
"Simpson Millar are great … the team are all really supportive of survivors and easy to talk to as well, they’ll break down the ‘legal speak’ and make the process accessible"
Kim Bond
Head of Development at the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
Simpson Millar5 stars
I would like to thank tamsin Jacob and…
I would like to thank tamsin Jacob and keir for the support and hard work they put in to help me with my case I was always kept upto date with the progress, I would definitely recommend them to anyo...
Mark Oleary
Simpson Millar5 stars
Solicitors for the people
I was kept informed of my case at every stage by the fantastic Mr Joshua Hirst the company are very approachable and friendly but also dealing with my case sensitively and securely,I couldn't ask for...
Mel
Simpson Millar5 stars
Excellent service from Simpson Millar…
Excellent service from Simpson Millar from start to finish the advice that kate gave and the way she explained things was excellent Highly recommended
Lee Eccles
Simpson Millar5 stars
Historical Abuse
Simpson Millar in Manchester helped my husband with his historical abuse case. Tamsin and Josh were fantastic at getting things sorted for him. Tamsin had to go on maternity leave but made sure everyt...
Dawn Wright
Simpson Millar5 stars
Great service from Simpson millar.
I would like to recommend Simpson Millar solicitors. Sometime ago I was seeking a good legal representative to help me with my case. I was looking around on the Internet for solicitors that dealt wit...
Steven Martindale
Simpson Millar5 stars
Can’t find any fault with Simpson Millar
Simpson millar have just got me a very satisfactory result in what was a very difficult, historic case. It’s gone on over the course of a couple of years and there’s been a couple of comings and going...
Peter Kelly
Simpson Millar4 stars
I am giving simpson millar a 4
I am giving simpson millar a 4. That is only because of the london branch. When i moved to manchester branch, liam goggin was exceptional. Dealt with everything efficiently and was very trustworthy. H...
MrTee
Our client was sexually abused over a two-year period by his mother’s partner. He suffered serious psychological problems such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result. His abuser wasn’t successfully prosecuted, so he tried making a compensation claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
He was offered £6,600 in compensation, but he believed this was far too low. He spoke to one of our Child Abuse Solicitors and we took on his case. We gathered evidence including an independent report from a consultant psychiatrist which led to him being awarded more than £80,000 in compensation.
"When I very first came to you, I was so confused, scared, worried, fearful, not understanding things very clearly. I was made to feel very understood, relaxed, at ease in a place where my complaint would be understood."
Mr. W
Client
"I am really pleased with Nathalie. She went above and beyond what I would have expected the service of a Solicitor to be. She was superb. I have no complaints about the service at all. It was all spot on and Nathalie made a very stressful situation as easy to handle as possible."
Miss J Walden
Client
"Really pleased with the service I received from Nathalie Swanwick, she goes beyond and above whats expected to keep you informed of the progress of your case and to fight for the best outcome. Keeps in regular contact and does not charge for every minute she talks to you like some greedy unscrupulous solicitors that are only in it for the money. Knows the law well and has a no nonsense approach would definitely use again."
Sheila
Client
"Thank you Nathalie, Amna and the team who dealt with my case. They were very professional from day one, discreet, friendly and very informative. My case was resolved very fast."
K.L
Client
Making a civil claim, also known as taking legal action, can’t take away the suffering you’ve experienced, but there are many reasons why you might want to consider making a civil claim.
There are generally four options for paying for your legal costs:
We’ll discuss these options with you before you start your claim and help you choose an option that suits you.
The rights of both adults and children have been firmly enshrined in UK law for many years. In 1950, the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) became a ratified international treaty and clearly set out the rights of both adults and children.
If you were abused as a child or are the parent or carer of a child that has been abused, a specialist Abuse Solicitor can help. We can advise and assist you in claiming compensation from the organisation or individual responsible for the abuse.
Coming forward and reporting the physical or sexual abuse you have suffered can be one of the hardest yet bravest decisions you can make.
Fill in the form below to get in touch with one of our dedicated team members, or call our team today on: 0808 239 1287