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Crispin Balmer

Associate
Background
I grew up wanting be a lawyer and I think I was drawn in by the classic legal dramas of the times. It was a combination of the lawyers’ ability to investigate, analyse and solve puzzles; but more than that it was that their work was always intended to help someone in need and restore a feeling of justice.

As I was studying I considered what path I wanted to take and eventually decided that the best opportunity to help people was to assist victims of accidents, people who had suffered due to the acts of another. Throughout my career I have specialised in helping those who have suffered serious life changing injuries to obtain the best rehabilitation, care and a return to the best possible quality of life.

For over 15 years I have helped the victims of accidents and their families to rebuild their lives after a devastating event has taken place. I have specialised in helping people with brain injuries, spinal cord damage and amputees by always putting their needs and goals at the heart of what I do. I have supported survivors of these injuries by being actively involved in various charities including acting as Chair for a Headway support group.

Every person and family unit are unique with different goals and priorities so I pride my self on ensuring I focus on helping to achieve these. I will always give open and clear advice to you at every step to make sure there remains an understanding of how we are moving towards the conclusion you want.

Any person and family who are a victim of a serious injury find themselves in turmoil filled with a mixture of fear, grief and uncertainty. It is a major change and loss to their lives and the start of a long road back to some sense of normality. To be asked to help this process and be a pillar of support is a huge privilege and honour. I take this privilege very seriously in my obligation to help you on the journey of recovery and to repay the trust put in me to do so. From day one I will take the mystery out of the process ahead explaining everything clearly and providing you with as much information as possible. I will make sure we identify your needs and goals so I can tailor each step to ensure these are met.

I have never in my career met a family or an individual whose first wish is not that the accident simply didn’t happen, that I could turn back time and fix it all. I wish I could. What I can and will do is take every step available to get you as close as is possible to that wish. I will strive to ensure that you are as fully recovered as can be achieved, have any and all assistance or care needs met and have a compensatory award to give certainty that these things will remain in place as long as you need them to.
Case Experience
  1. Crispin secured a settlement for a client who sustained frontal lobe brain damage and required a live-in care team and extensive home renovations. The settlement included yearly payments alongside a lump sum to ensure his client’s care needs would be met for life, providing lasting reassurance and comfort to him and his family. 
  1. Crispin cared for a client who suffered a below-knee amputation, arranging early, extensive rehabilitation and ensuring custom prosthetics were available throughout the recovery process. This supported his client’s mobility, mental health, and independence. 

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Expertise / Specialism
  • Head and brain injury
  • Spinal injury
  • Amputation
  • Chronic pain
  • Orthopaedic injuries
  • Fatalities
Region
  • North West
“They've been outstanding with explaining every part of our claim, they've given us great detail with the legal aspect of the case. Given us everything in easy terms. When we've had lots of appointments and we've had to step back from the case and emails they've been super understanding. Dealing with such a hard case they've been so helpful in everything they can possibly do. Lots of phone calls which was always such a pleasure to have as we could ask if anything needed doing in our side or on the case side. Also to general ask how we all was which was so nice to have. The best people to help our case and I couldn't have done it without them.”

Client

“We were put in touch with Minster Law through my insurer. They have supported my wife and I throughout the claim journey which has taken just over three years. They have been professional and compassionate. The majority of the claim procedure was dealt with by Crispin Balmer and Sabiha Goolab, whom we cannot fault. They dealt with any queries/worries we had quickly and always returned calls and emails. We are thankful that we were able to meet them both. We had clear communication and regular updates. We have now reach final settlement, thank you so much.”

Client

“My experience was made so easy thanks to Crispin Balmer, Sabiha Goolab and Scott Gilbert. What an incredible time I received. They would go above and beyond to make sure all my needs were met. Information was always explained clearly, I always knew what options I had and which would be the best choice for my claim. It was so nice to have a team that really felt like they actually cared how I was. Always asking about my recovery and if anything could be done to make me more comfortable. Honestly couldn't recommend enough.”

Client

"At a very stressful and dark period of our lives both Crispin and Sabiha were supportive and compassionate. This was especially helpful to me during the period that my husband was unable to communicate. Having no experience in this area their guidance was really helpful.”

Client

“We've used Minster Law sadly due to a motorbike accident in September 2024. My husband has been absolutely amazing with his rehabilitation and his smashed lots of his bikes outstanding goals. His still struggling at times but now with the help from outstanding minster law solicitors pointing us in the right directions. Our solicitors was Crispin Balmer and Sabiha Goolab.”

Client