Biography
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2018 and specialise in serious injury cases, representing people who've suffered spinal injuries, brain injuries or amputation. These cases can involve accidents at work, on the road, or in a public place.
In any case, I always seek to secure funding and arrange the best rehabilitation as early possible to help my client’s recovery from their life-changing injuries.
I’m experienced in running serious injury cases through to settlement, always aiming to recover maximum damages to cover my client’s lost earnings, medical expenses or rehabilitation costs.
Client Testimonials
"I was represented by Matthew Smith at Irwin Mitchell in respect of my claim for injuries I sustained in a car accident that was caused by another driver. Matthew was very approachable and friendly and supportive throughout the whole process. He struck me as very smart and knowledgeable on all the legal aspects. I am really grateful for all his help, and he helped me achieve a great result with the claim." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Following a serious road traffic accident, we instructed the services of Irwin Mitchell to deal with Mother's personal injury claim. Mother is a senior citizen without access to email, IT skills and lacked confidence to make rightful claim. Matthew Smith - Solicitor representing Irwin Mitchell was excellent throughout the claim process providing Mother with sound advice and positive reassurance at every stage. Matthew Smith was polite, professional and moreover a pleasure to work with. I would happily recommend Matthew Smith to any potential Clients." - 5* Google review
“Matthew, who led my case, was really patient and supportive and I am very grateful to him; He made what was always going to be a stressful time in my life that much easier.” - Client
Me and my daughter has had a fantastic and respectful service from Irwin Mitchell. They have gave us a lot of support, confidence and reassurance throughout the process which was very difficult at times.
We would both like to say Thank you to Mathew Smith especially. - TrustPilot – 5* Review
Irwin Mitchell took my former employers to task over an injury at work, for which they repeatedly denied any liability. From the moment Matthew Smith took over my case, I felt confident that he would achieve a positive outcome for me. I found Matt to be personable and very professional at all times. I trusted his advice and eventually his skill and tenacity achieved a very satisfactory settlement for me, without the need to go to court. Thanks to Matt and the team at Irwin Mitchell, I now feel that justice has been done and I am grateful for that. - TrustPilot – 5* Review
My claim was dealt with by Matthew Smith,I was very pleased with the service and he managed to get me a good settlement which I was more than happy with. - TrustPilot – 5* Review
For such a complex case, and situation he went above and beyond to assist in the best way he could. He communicated excellently was more than willing and happy to explain the processes and answer our questions. I really can’t fault him. He did whatever he could to help and it’s appreciated. He definitely went the extra mile to get us the best outcome out of a terrible situation. Thank you Matthew! - TrustPilot – 5* Review
What inspired you to get into law?
I developed an interest in law and how it's integrated into our everyday lives while studying at college. I wanted to make a positive impact on people’s lives by guiding them through the legal processes when they need it most.
A career in serious injury was a natural progression. Working with clients who’ve suffered life-changing injuries means that they don’t just need legal guidance, but also help accessing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and therapy.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your role?
To be able to help seriously injured clients receive some type of closure, whether that’s through compensation or simply providing answers.
It’s very rewarding to make a difference to people’s lives during a very challenging time by helping them access rehabilitation while their claim goes ahead. I’m also always proud to achieve a final settlement will allow a client to continue to progress and recover.
What do you do away from the office?
I'm a keen distance runner and cyclist, I always seem to be training for something! If I’m not running, I’ll either be watching football or visiting friends and family.
