Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Coventry
Established in 1948, Ward & Rider have been trusted providers of legal services for over seven decades, developing a reputation for quality and excellence. Our client-centric approach prioritises clear communication, predictable costs, and tailored service delivery across personal injury, medical negligence, conveyancing, and family law. With offices throughout the Midlands and remote support nationwide, we combine local knowledge with modern practices to deliver outstanding legal solutions.Our team of accredited solicitors adheres to strict professional standards, maintaining transparency through regular client feedback and continuous service improvement. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold a legacy of integrity while adapting to evolving client needs.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Medical Negligence
Conveyancing
Family Law
Dental Negligence
Industrial Disease Claims
Wills & Probate
Accident at Work
Mesothelioma Claims
Divorce Solicitors
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- 70+ years of legal expertise across multiple practice areas
- No Win No Fee options for personal injury claims
- Client-focused service with tailored communication preferences
- Local property knowledge ensuring thorough conveyancing searches
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for accountability
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Friendly and helpful
Excellent service
Kept informed
Professional staff
Highly recommend
Services
Personal Injury Claims
We specialise in securing compensation for injuries caused by others' negligence, including road accidents, workplace incidents, and medical errors. Our No Win No Fee service ensures accessible justice, with dedicated solicitors guiding clients through evidence collection, liability assessment, and settlement negotiations. With decades of experience, we prioritise maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and long-term care needs.
Medical Negligence
Addressing substandard medical care, our solicitors handle misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. We collaborate with medical experts to prove duty-of-care breaches, focusing on rehabilitation access and financial recovery. Cases include delayed cancer diagnoses, surgical complications, and dental negligence, with outcomes aimed at covering treatment costs and quality-of-life adjustments.
Conveyancing
From residential sales to leasehold transfers, our conveyancing team manages legal processes with local authority searches and contract drafting. Specialising in Midlands property markets, we identify risks like subsidence or contamination, ensuring smooth transactions. Services include mortgage advice, equity transfers, and new-build purchases, with transparent cost estimates to prevent unexpected expenses.
Family Law
We resolve relationship breakdowns through divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child arrangement agreements. Our solicitors prioritise amicable solutions while representing clients in court when necessary. Expertise covers prenuptial agreements, domestic violence injunctions, and cross-border custody disputes, with multilingual support for diverse client needs.
Industrial Disease Claims
Specialising in asbestos-related diseases and occupational illnesses, we represent clients with mesothelioma, vibration white finger, and industrial deafness. Our solicitors leverage deep sector knowledge to trace employer liability and secure compensation for medical care, lost income, and care costs, often through historical employment records.
People
Jason Claridge
Managing Director and Joint Head of Personal Injury
With extensive experience in personal injury law, Jason Claridge specialises in complex compensation claims. His empathetic approach and attention to detail have secured significant settlements for clients, including high-profile cases involving road accidents and workplace injuries.
Huw Phillips
Director and Joint Head of Personal Injury
Huw Phillips leads critical personal injury cases, focusing on maximum compensation recovery. His expertise spans catastrophic injury claims, with a track record of successful outcomes in spinal injury and medical negligence cases.
Gareth Eastgate
Conveyancing Solicitor
Gareth Eastgate oversees property transactions with emphasis on Midlands real estate. His local expertise ensures thorough due diligence, particularly in identifying subsidence risks and contaminated land issues during conveyancing processes.
Questions
How long do I have to make a personal injury claim?
You generally have three years from the incident date or diagnosis of an injury to file a claim.
Do you offer No Win No Fee arrangements?
Yes, we provide Conditional Fee Agreements for personal injury and medical negligence claims.
Can I claim for medical negligence abroad?
Our team handles international medical negligence cases, including treatment received outside the UK.
What areas do your conveyancing solicitors cover?
We operate nationwide with particular expertise in Midlands property markets and local authority searches.
How are child custody arrangements decided?
Courts prioritise children's welfare, considering their wishes, parental capabilities, and safety concerns.
