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Lyuba is a Chartered Legal Executive mainly dealing with cases which include a range of personal injury cases such as accidents at workroad traffic accidents and occupier’s and public liability cases.

Lyuba also enjoys assisting with property litigation and debt recovery cases, representing clients in infant approval hearings and drafting particulars of claim for various personal injury claims. The latest property litigation claim she dealt with was valued at £2.5 million.

Lyuba completed the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at BPP in 2012 and previously graduated with an LLB Honours from the University of West London in 2010. She is also a trained mediator with an accreditation from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Group and a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx).

When not in the office, Lyuba most enjoys spending time with her family and Pomeranian dog. Her interests include yoga, tennis and traveling.

Examples of Lyuba’s Personal Injury claims, where in most cases settlements were achieved before the case was issued, are:

  • Head injury in road traffic accident – £50,000
  • Knee injury at work – £7,236
  • Shoulder and knee injury of a bus passenger – £9,000
  • Injury to clavicle – £9,550
  • Cyclist’s injury to ribs – £7,100
  • Injury to back at work – £4,958
  • Shoulder and back injury following an attack at work – £28,500
  • Minor injury to ankle – £1,000

 

Examples of Lyuba’s Personal Injury claims which were reported in the press:

 

Levenes Solicitors are in the Headway Solicitors Directory for Brain Injury Claims and The Spinal Injuries Association Solicitors Directory for Spinal Cord Injury claims.

KL v Cheshire Mouldings Ltd

Recovered multi-million pound settlement for life changing scalp injury

This is a remarkable story of an inspirational beautiful young woman who suffered the loss of her scalp, her ears and thumb when her hair was caught in a moving part of a machine which she had been instructed to clean even though part of the machine was still running. Please click here and here for media coverage in the BBC and Guardian. Please click here and here for other media coverage news.

ZJ v Valley Grown Nurseries

Claim for fractured skull, and an ankle injury in an accident at a farm settled for a 6 figure sum

This was a disturbing case of a worker suffering life-changing injuries as a result of working with defective equipment without appropriate safety measures. HSE guidelines to protect the safety of employees were not followed and employer was also subject to a criminal prosecution of the employer. Please click here and here for media coverage.

LO v Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust

Serious concerns about paediatric services at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust following the death of baby, Jacob Owczarek

Levenes Solicitors are calling for a full investigation into how basic medical care of a vulnerable child was neglected with tragic consequences:-‘’..Typically, hospitals make statements that they will learn the lessons after these sorts of cases, but in this case they clearly did not. The management of the hospital trust has serious questions to answer”. Please click here for media coverage.

LH v Acar

Spinal cord and brain injury suffered by motorcyclist following collision with car that pulled in to his path

Motorcyclist was alleged to be speeding. Case won at trial on liability and later settled at joint settlement meeting. Settlement terms included the right to apply for further compensation if a serious deterioration in his condition occurs. Please click here for media coverage.

DE v MR Ltd

Spinal Cord Injury – Paraplegia

A worker at a rubbish recycling centre fell from height when a machine was switched on when he was undertaking maintenance on the machine. The Claimant suffered complete paraplegia as a result of a spinal cord injury. Please click here for media coverage.

Mr R

Brain injury in single vehicle collision

Claimant suffering head injury affecting vision in one eye when the car he was in crashed. Please click here for media coverage.

CR v Grosvenor Group Limited

Life changing injuries compensation

Settlement for life changing injuries after Claimant was struck by a tree. Levenes solicitors have secured a 7-figure settlement for a Claimant who was struck by a tree. The Claimant suffered multiple injuries including a head injury, psychological injuries and multiple fractures.The tree in question was in a park near to where the Claimant was working. He took a break from work and was standing near to the tree when it fell on him. Please click here for media coverage in Evening Standard.

VR v Skyfire Insurance Company Ltd

Tragedy strikes on M20 as lorry overturns due to Defendant’s Negligence

The Claimant and his wife worked together as lorry drivers. The husband suffered psychological and physical injuries and his wife was killed as a result of a tragic road traffic collision when the Defendant, driving a Mini Cooper vehicle on the M20, Ashford, lost control of her vehicle. She travelled across 2 lanes and collided with our client’s vehicle. This caused our client’s vehicle to overturn.  Our client’s wife suffered catastrophic bodily injury and died at the scene.  Our client suffered physical and psychological injuries and their three children lost their a mother. Please click here, here and here for media coverage in Kent News.

QR v J. Reddington Ltd

Brazilian circus troop horrific crash with two members killed at A11

Our clients were part of a Circus Troop of 15 members. They were travelling through Europe and stationed at the time in the town of Great Yarmouth where they had been performing for the last 8 months. The accident happened when they were leaving England in order to fulfil a new contract in Italy and while travelling on the A11, near Cambridge, when their caravan was hit by a Van driver who was not paying attention. Two members of the troop passed away as a result of the accident and all the others sustained physical and psychological injuries. This accident caused terrible grief and trauma and although some of the performers were able to perform again, they never again performed as one troop. Please click here for media coverage in Norwich Evening News and here for other media coverage.

JS v H E Payne Transport Limited

Three-lorry M5 crash leaves driver dead

Levenes Solicitors act for a driver involved in this horrific collision involving 3 lorries on the M5 in which one lorry driver died. Our client managed to help one driver to safety but was powerless to help the other driver. Please click here for media coverage in the BBC. Please click here and here for other media coverage news.

  • Amazing Solicitors… – 5 ⭐️ TrustPilot review – They provide a very good service and there is excellent communication, Lyuba Karakaneva (Chartered Legal Executive) dealt with my case and she did a fantastic job!
  • I was really impressed … – 5 ⭐️ TrustPilot review – I would like to thank Levenes team and especially Lyuba Karakaneva, Chartered Legal Executive. She is very positive and proactive at her work. I was really impressed by the professionalism and practical approach in resolving any issues during my case. On top of that she was always available to discuss and answer all of my questions. Her hep was indispensable for the resolution of my case. Thank you!
  • The best solicitors available… – 5 ⭐️ TrustPilot review – I am very impressed with the hard work and help by Levenes Personal Injury Solicitors one person In particular who has been the biggest help is Lyuba Karakaneva. She has always been available to talk and is always up to help me regarding my situation. I highly recommend anyone with personal injuries to work with them as they have the best team available. Thank you for you help
  • Nobody wanted to help me but Levenes did … – 5 ⭐️ TrustPilot review – I had an accident in 2019 and contacted Levenes with six months to go to file my case Nobody wanted to help me in that short time but Levenes did and they won my case and I received double the money I was expecting and I’m so happy in these hard times of life
  • Fantastic Service …– 5 ⭐️ Trustpilot review – Fantastic Service. I contacted Levenes after a road traffic accident I was involved in, where I was hit by a car off my bicycle at a red light. My initial call was answered by Tim Beasley, Partner (and enthused cyclist as it transpired). Tim was extremely helpful and gathered as much information as he could over the telephone. Thereafter, Tim promptly emailed his paralegal, Lyuba Karakaneva with all the details, including me in the cc so everyone was kept updated. As far as first impressions go I couldn’t of asked for a better one (no offence, but some of us know how long solicitors can take with handling or answering enquiries.. albeit in their hands or not).Once Lyuba received the email from Tim she arranged a phone call with myself to talk me through the process and commission payables etc. Since day 1, she has been nothing but exceptional- providing a first class service but also being so thoughtful to my well-being, always putting my best interest first and not leaving a stone unturned to ensure she was putting my best case forward. We did experience some delays with the NHS medial records which Lyuba constantly chased and kept me updated. I was really impressed with how she managed her workload to ensure I wasn’t left in the dark. Every other task was completed in an efficient and professional manner and I have nothing but praise and gratitude to give to Lyuba. Once my claim was submitted, Lyuba received confirmation of liability and compensation straight away and I accepted the offer. This is just a reflection of her excellent attention to detail on handling my case. Even after this was done, Lyuba still kept me updated on the payment timescales and still called me to check I on my recovery. This is the first time I used Levenes and I would highly recommend their services based on their professionalism and personable attributes of their staff. I will not hesitate to pick up the phone again when I need a solicitor. I’d like to thank Levenes, in particular Lyuba for her hard work.
  • Excellent support provided by Lyuba… – 5 ⭐️ TrustPilot review – Excellent support provided by Lyuba from Levenes. Clear guidance along the way, highlighted any risks. My Solicitor Lyuba was very helpful, always provided a prompt response to email or telephone calls. I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs support in car incidents. 5*
  • Fantastic service, nothing was too much trouble!… – 5 ⭐️ Trustpilot review – I used to commute by bike to work – 26 miles a day – come rain or shine. Just shy of 3 years ago, I was involved in a road traffic accident whilst riding my bike to work, and sustained several injuries. Levenes took on my claim against the driver’s insurers. It was a difficult and protracted case, but Levenes kept things moving, advising me at each step, and finally negotiating a settlement that I was happy with. The Chartered Legal Executive who had conduct of the case was excellent – she was extremely hard-working and diligent and showed great acumen at key stages. I’m very appreciative!
  • I’d like to thank Levenes … – 5 ⭐️ TrustPilot review – I’d like to thank Levenes for taking on my case especially Lyuba Karakaneva for finalising the claim. She took over my claim very late after a lot of disappointment with the first solicitor who was appointed to my claim. She was very helpful and professional I would highly recommend her, I am very happy with the final outcome
  • They were really helpful… – 5 ⭐️ TrustPilot review -They were really helpful. Very grateful.

Lyuba is a Chartered Legal Executive mainly dealing with cases which include a range of personal injury cases such as accidents at workroad traffic accidents and occupier’s and public liability cases.

Lyuba also enjoys assisting with property litigation and debt recovery cases, representing clients in infant approval hearings and drafting particulars of claim for various personal injury claims. The latest property litigation claim she dealt with was valued at £2.5 million.

Lyuba completed the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at BPP in 2012 and previously graduated with an LLB Honours from the University of West London in 2010. She is also a trained mediator with an accreditation from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Group and a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEx).

When not in the office, Lyuba most enjoys spending time with her family and Pomeranian dog. Her interests include yoga, tennis and traveling.

Examples of Lyuba’s Personal Injury claims, where in most cases settlements were achieved before the case was issued, are:

  • Head injury in road traffic accident – £50,000
  • Knee injury at work – £7,236
  • Shoulder and knee injury of a bus passenger – £9,000
  • Injury to clavicle – £9,550
  • Cyclist’s injury to ribs – £7,100
  • Injury to back at work – £4,958
  • Shoulder and back injury following an attack at work – £28,500
  • Minor injury to ankle – £1,000

 

Examples of Lyuba’s Personal Injury claims which were reported in the press:

 

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I do want to thank you very much for all you did in handling our case and taking us through what was a difficult journey, particularly for me. I found it very emotional and frustrating a lot of the time, and you handled the situation (and me and my husband!) very well, and I am genuinely unsure anyone else would have been able to do that. I appreciated you were so approachable and I could be entirely honest with you, and air my frustrations, and you could take all that in your stride and as ever be professional. Thank you. Mrs Heeley