Joanne Poynton

I qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and began my career working as a defendant solicitor, dealing mainly with industrial disease claims. After several years, I realised I wanted to turn my attention to claimant work. I felt passionate about helping people who had sustained life-changing injuries, and I've never looked back. I joined Minster Law in 2018.

I now specialise in helping people who have sustained catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and serious orthopaedic injuries. I understand how overwhelming and frightening the aftermath of a serious accident can be, and I'm committed to being a constant source of support, guidance, and reassurance throughout your claim.

My priority from day one is to put the right rehabilitation in place so that you have access to the care and support you need as quickly as possible. I work closely with multi-disciplinary rehabilitation teams, and I believe that early, high-quality intervention makes a real difference to outcomes. Whatever the complexity of your case, you can trust that I'll handle it with dedication and genuine care.

1. Joanne secured damages in excess of £4.5 million for a client who sustained a spinal cord injury in a road traffic accident. She ensured high-quality rehabilitation was in place from the outset, giving her client the best possible chance of recovery.
2. Joanne secured £450,000 for an 80-year-old client who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident. She ensured the client could return home, with 24-hour care in place during her recovery, property adaptations, and a mobility scooter to maintain her independence.
3. Joanne secured damages of £900,000 for a client who was involved in a road traffic accident who sustained an incomplete spinal cord injury. Liability was admitted in full and the client had the benefit of a full multidisciplinary team from the outset.