• Best of the North 2018
• Member of the Children's Order Panel NI
• Investors in People Accredited
• Advanced Advocates of Northern Ireland
• largest personal injury claim of £8 million in NI
• Member of Motor Accident Solicitors' Society
• Home visits throughout NI when required
• Member of Law Society Home Charter Scheme

Medical negligence claims

We have a track record of success and have secured the highest value settlement for a client in Northern Ireland being £8 million damages. Rely on experts to guide you to a successful and maximum outcome.

We have successfully dealt with the highest value medical negligence cases in Northern Ireland in an efficient, sensitive and considerate manner. Our team, including our partners Fiona Sterritt and Damian Deazley and solicitor Lauren Jones, have many years of specialism dealing with all varieties of medical accident or negligence claims. Below is a list of the most common types of medical accidents:

Birthing Injuries and Catastrophic Claims
Misdiagnosis / Delay in Diagnosis
Cosmetic Surgery Errors
Dental Negligence
Infection Cases Including MRSA
General Medical Negligence

Criminal Defence law

The Criminal Department at HHD Solicitors, Belfast, prides itself in having one of the most experienced team of Criminal Lawyers in Northern Ireland providing a service to our clients that is second to none.
We appreciate that those facing criminal charges in the courts or questioning at Police Stations are at their most vulnerable. Our team of Criminal Lawyers boast over 40 years of experience behind them and provide 24 hour attendance at Police Stations throughout Northern Ireland.
Our Criminal Lawyers are experienced advocates with full rights of audience in the Crown Court. We appear in all types of criminal cases assisted by leading Barristers, Forensic Scientists and Accountants from around the world. We act for both Legally Aided and Fee-Paying clients.
Services provided 24 hours per day 365 days a year:
Advice and representation at Police Stations
Defending allegations of sexual assault
Indecent images
Magistrates Court
Crown Court

Asbestos claims

At HHD we provide specialist expert advice in relation to compensation for asbestos related diseases for victims and their families and deal with all claims in an expeditious and sympathetic manner. We specialise in obtaining compensation for victims of asbestos related disease. You may have been exposed to asbestos many years ago, but only recently developed symptoms. It may be you are concerned that the firm you worked for no longer exists or has been taken over and you will not be able to claim. This is why it is important to instruct Michael Hollywood, a specialist Solicitor who has experience in dealing with asbestos related claims on behalf of the victims and their families.
Michael Hollywood is one of the most respected experts in this field, and with over 20 years' experience, he is one of only a very few solicitors in Northern Ireland to provide detailed asbestos expertise. Meticulous care, coupled with compassion and sensitivity are the hallmarks of Michael's approach to working with clients and their families. At HHD we have represented clients who have previously worked in Belfast's shipyard, in building firms throughout N. Ireland and various public buildings including schools and hospitals.
We will work hard to ensure that your claim is dealt with quickly and sympathetically in order to obtain compensation to provide for your own and your family's financial needs and for any care you may require as a result of your illness.
There are many different types of asbestos related disease:
Pleural plaques
Pleural thickening
Asbestosis
Asbestos related lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Asbestos related claims on behalf of deceased family members
Secondary asbestos exposure claims ie getting an asbestos disease from your husband's or father's overalls

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Personal injury claims

We are personal injury specialists. With decades of experience we will make sure you receive the maximum compensation possible.
Road Traffic Accident Claims
Our experienced team of personal injury solicitors deal with all types of road accident claims and obtain compensation for the different types of injuries sustained, including whiplash, fractures, loss of limbs, or dental and eye injuries as well as psychological injuries such as travel anxiety or adjustment disorders.
Not Your Fault?
If you suffer an injury as result of a road traffic accident, which was not your fault, then you will be entitled to make a claim against the other driver.
100% Compensation For You - No Costs
We will recover compensation for all your physical and psychological injuries, as well as any vehicle damage costs, loss of earnings, physiotherapy or private medical care costs, vehicle damage depreciation and policy excess. Our costs will be paid by the other driver's insurance company therefore we will not charge you our fee. At HHD solicitors 'We don't get paid until after you have received your compensation.'
What To Do?
At the scene, to help your case you should take as many details as possible - such as the registration of the other car, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the other driver and any witnesses to the accident and take photographs of all car damage. If you suspect a crime has been committed by the other driver, contact the Police immediately. If anyone is seriously injured you should call for an ambulance, otherwise you should seek medical treatment from your local A&E or GP. Please keep receipts for any private medical treatment needed.
What HHD Will Do?
Your case will be handled efficiently by an experienced solicitor. Your case will NOT BE HANDLED BY A CLAIMS HANDLER. We will arrange for you to be medically examined to assess your injuries and we will meet with any witnesses to take statements . We will assess your eligibility for legal aid if necessary and help you complete the application forms. We should be able to recover expenses such as private medical costs and loss of earnings. We will organise private physiotherapy free of charge and arrange vehicle hire again at no cost to you.

Tripping And Slipping Claims
If you have had a fall in a public place you may be able to pursue a personal injury compensation claim.
If your accident happened on a public footpath, road or park, you may be able to bring a claim against the local authority if your accident was due to their negligence. If you have slipped and fallen in some other public place, e.g. a restaurant, supermarket or leisure centre, you may be able to bring a claim against the owner or occupier of the premises under their public liability insurance policy.
To assist your claim, if your fall was due to a defect in the public footpath or road then you should try to take photographs of the accident site as quickly as possible. You should also record details of any witnesses to your accident, as these may be useful at a later date.
When you advise us of your accident we will make enquiries to determine the identity of the body or individual who is responsible for the area where you fell and we raise your claim with them. We will arrange to meet with any witnesses to take statements. We will also arrange for you to be medically examined to determine the extent of your injuries. We will advise you on your eligibility for legal aid if appropriate and assist you in completing the necessary forms.

Accidents At Work
Whether you work in a shop, factory or construction site, if you suffer injury as a result of your employer's fault you are entitled to compensation. Accidents at work can happen any day. Some are only minor accidents but others can have much more catastrophic consequences and therefore can affect your future earning potential. Our specialist team is dedicated to recovering the maximum compensation resulting from your accident, compensation for your injuries sustained and also any resultant wage loss.
In the past, we have helped clients to claim compensation in all types of circumstances:
Injuries caused by slips and trips
Injuries caused by lifting and manual handling
Injuries caused by falls from heights, including working off ladders
Injuries due to faulty work equipment
Injuries due to lack of proper training or risk assessments being carried out
Injuries due to lack of provision of appropriate health and safety equipment.
We know that some of our clients are concerned about pursuing a claim against their employer however you should be aware that employers have to have insurance in place that covers any workplace accident.
Our specialist team have considerable years' experience of a variety of accident at work claims including Vibration White Finger claims, Repetitive Strain injury claims, Dermatitis and skin condition claims and also hearing loss claims.
We will assist you with preparation of your claim and obtain photographs of incident location, inspection of any faulty equipment, obtain statements from any relevant witnesses and have you medically examined to assess the extent of your injuries.
We will assist you with the preparation of any paperwork including an application for legal aid, an application under your home insurance provider for legal expenses cover or an application to a provider of After The Event Insurance.

Will Drafting, Probate and Estate Management

Making plans for your passing can be an uncomfortable experience, but at HHD, our understanding team will sympathetically and efficiently guide you or your representatives in all aspects of this matter.

Our Areas of Expertise include:
Drafting Wills
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Administering estates/Extracting Probate
Estate Planning
Controllership Applications
Nursing Home Fees advice

Trading Since

1996

Find Us

Antrim road, turn onto Cliftonville road. At top of Cliftonville road head onto Oldpark road - building on right hand side