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The Digby Brown Motorcycle Law Department is a large team of highly experienced lawyers who are dedicated to representing the needs and requirements of injured motorcyclists. The Head of the Department is Brenda Mitchell, who is based in our Edinburgh office. Her fellow Partner, Brian Castle is based in the Dundee office.
Brenda Mitchell
Direct Dial: 0131 319 8109
Email: brenda.mitchell@digbybrown.co.uk
Brenda Mitchell graduated from Aberdeen University in 1984 and enrolled as a Solicitor in 1987. Brenda specialises in personal injury work and is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). With more than 20 years experience representing the interests of injured motorcyclists, Brenda is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s leading experts in the field of Motorcycle Accident Law. Brenda has a special interest in single vehicle accidents involving motorcyclists who have lost control as a consequence of a road surface defect.
Brenda’s infectious enthusiasm for motorcycles and motorcycle sport is well known throughout Digby Brown and at Scottish race circuits, where she can often be found supporting the motorcycle racers who are sponsored by Digby Brown. Brenda is also closely involved with various clubs which hold race meetings in Scotland, with Digby Brown sponsoring several high profile race meetings.
Having been a keen motorcyclist when she was younger, since having her two children, Brenda has satisfied her love of riding motorcycles with off-road riding. However, Brenda recently returned to the road on a Suzuki SV 650 and has enlisted on the Enhanced Rider Scheme to brush up on her skills.
Brian Castle
Direct Dial: 01382 205913
Email: brian.castle@digbybrown.co.uk
Brian returned to his native Dundee to join Digby Brown in 1996 and became a partner in the firm in 2002.
Brian deals with a wide range of personal injury work on behalf of claimants and litigates in both the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session. Brian has extensive experience of road traffic, particularly motorcycle accident litigation. Brian is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law by the Law Society of Scotland and is also accredited as a Senior Litigator by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
Outside of work, Brian is Chair of Headway Tayside, a local branch of the national charity dedicated to supporting people with acquired brain injuries and their families. Brian frequently presents legal and safety talks to interested groups of motorcyclists in the North of Scotland. He regularly conducts seminars for the highly respected Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), Aberdeen. With his base at the Digby Brown offices in Dundee, Brian is keen to support local motorcycle groups and recently provided a helpful legal seminar on road surface defects for the Northern Section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club.
If you wish to make a motorcycle accident claim in Scotland, call the Digby Brown Motorcycle Law Department on 0845 273 2323 or complete an Enquiry Form .
The Digby Brown Motorcycle Law Department is a large team of highly experienced lawyers who are dedicated to representing the needs and requirements of injured motorcyclists. The Head of the Department is Brenda Mitchell, who is based in our Edinburgh office. Her fellow Partner, Brian Castle is based in the Dundee office.
Brenda Mitchell
Direct Dial: 0131 319 8109
Email: brenda.mitchell@digbybrown.co.uk
Brenda Mitchell graduated from Aberdeen University in 1984 and enrolled as a Solicitor in 1987. Brenda specialises in personal injury work and is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). With more than 20 years experience representing the interests of injured motorcyclists, Brenda is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s leading experts in the field of Motorcycle Accident Law. Brenda has a special interest in single vehicle accidents involving motorcyclists who have lost control as a consequence of a road surface defect.
Brenda’s infectious enthusiasm for motorcycles and motorcycle sport is well known throughout Digby Brown and at Scottish race circuits, where she can often be found supporting the motorcycle racers who are sponsored by Digby Brown. Brenda is also closely involved with various clubs which hold race meetings in Scotland, with Digby Brown sponsoring several high profile race meetings.
Having been a keen motorcyclist when she was younger, since having her two children, Brenda has satisfied her love of riding motorcycles with off-road riding. However, Brenda recently returned to the road on a Suzuki SV 650 and has enlisted on the Enhanced Rider Scheme to brush up on her skills.
Brian Castle
Direct Dial: 01382 205913
Email: brian.castle@digbybrown.co.uk
Brian returned to his native Dundee to join Digby Brown in 1996 and became a partner in the firm in 2002.
Brian deals with a wide range of personal injury work on behalf of claimants and litigates in both the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session. Brian has extensive experience of road traffic, particularly motorcycle accident litigation. Brian is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law by the Law Society of Scotland and is also accredited as a Senior Litigator by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
Outside of work, Brian is Chair of Headway Tayside, a local branch of the national charity dedicated to supporting people with acquired brain injuries and their families. Brian frequently presents legal and safety talks to interested groups of motorcyclists in the North of Scotland. He regularly conducts seminars for the highly respected Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), Aberdeen. With his base at the Digby Brown offices in Dundee, Brian is keen to support local motorcycle groups and recently provided a helpful legal seminar on road surface defects for the Northern Section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club.
If you wish to make a motorcycle accident claim in Scotland, call the Digby Brown Motorcycle Law Department on 0845 273 2323 or complete an Enquiry Form .
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Lisa Ross "What I liked about Digby Brown was that they related to me. I wasn't made to feel like a second-class citizen because I was a biker." read more... |
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Patrick Brogan "I only wish Digby Brown had handled my case from the beginning. They are so professional and know the law inside out." read more... |
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Gordon Spiers "Initially, as I’m entitled to legal advice through my union, I was sent to a company who spent two years trying to help me. However, motorcycle law wasn’t their speciality and after the local police officer said that, in his opinion, I’d lost control of a powerful motorcycle, they told me they didn’t want to proceed." read more... |
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Birgitt Helwig “The insurance company for the driver at fault initially denied liability. I was then offered only £5,000 despite my serious injury. Digby Brown advised me to raise a court action and pushed hard for a Jury Trial. As a result I was offered £175,000 a week before the Trial date! I am delighted with the award." read more... |
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Hylton Hutchinson "I didn't realise I had a right to claim for my injuries until I spoke to Digby Brown." read more... |
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Lee Hopkinson “The Lawyer assigned to me through my Legal Expense Insurance did not contact any of the witnesses and said I was to blame for the accident. I contacted Digby Brown and they took my case on... I was 100% successful.” read more... |
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Bill Suttie "I called Digby Brown and spoke to Brenda Mitchell. After I’d given Brenda a brief description of what had happened, she said that I had a reasonable case and explained what she was capable of achieving, although she didn’t tell me I would definitely win." read more... |
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Amy Ratter "What Digby Brown did for me I did not expect in my wildest dreams - I was exonerated and the money was a fantastic bonus." read more... |
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Scott Jones "It was a pleasure to work with Digby Brown, especially Brenda Mitchell, who made me feel very positive about the possible outcome of my case. From the word go, Brenda was confident that, as I was in the right, I should be compensated." read more... |
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Bill Anderson "Within 45 minutes of meeting Brenda Mitchell from Digby Brown, Brenda had done more for me than the other solicitors had done in 18 months. Brenda listened to me and, when she said she was prepared to take my case, I felt as though a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders." read more... |
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Tony Barrell "If I hadn't gone to Digby Brown I would almost certainly have lost everything." read more... |
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John Blackburn "Nothing was too much trouble for Trish or any of the Digby Brown team and I felt they all wanted to win for me." read more ... |
