personal injury / services to union members

Victoria Thompson

Legal Executive

tel: 0844 346 3091
email: vthompson@walkersmithway.com
office: Ashton-under-Lyne

Victoria is a legal executive specialising in employment liability cases and accidents in public places. She has worked in a solicitors environment from the age of 17, working as a legal secretary and then studying to become a legal executive.

Victoria qualified as a fellow of The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) in 2004. She joined Thornleys solicitors in 1998 and transferred to Walker Smith Way in April 2010.

Why did you choose to specialise in personal injury?
When I was studying to become a legal executive I decided to specialise in personal injury because I thoroughly enjoy meeting clients and handling their claims.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?
I worked closely on a high court case involving a claimant who sustained severe injuries to his leg and ankle and who had to undergo surgery in the form of an arthrodesis. I built up a good relationship with the client and his wife, so it was very rewarding when we finally secured him compensation.

What do you feel most passionate about within your working life?
Building up a good relationship with my clients, union members and representatives, and achieving the right outcome for them.

What do you feel most passionate about within your home life?
The health and happiness of my husband, daughter and parents. Weekends are very hectic with my daughter's dance classes, swimming classes and tennis lessons, but are so rewarding!

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what is the first thing you would do?
I'd make sure my family were financially secure and make donations to various charities. Then I'd hit the shops followed by a trip to the local travel agent.