Dushal Mehta

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Dushal Mehta

Professional background

I specialise in complex, high-value personal injury claims, with 15 years' experience representing people injured in accidents in the UK and abroad, including:

Road traffic accidents
Work place accidents
Fatal Accident claims
Mesothelioma and asbestos disease claims
Claims arising out of terrorist attacks
Professional Negligence claims

My focus is to secure immediate medical and financial support for clients to enable their rehabilitation. I also represent the families of those killed in accidents at inquests and in their personal injury claims. I have an excellent reputation for achieving substantial settlements for clients suffering from asbestos-related diseases.

I am regularly instructed to take over cases when clients are dissatisfied with their previous solicitors or where cases have been undervalued. I also act for several clients in claims against their previous solicitors for under-settling a claim or for incorrect advice.

I speak at training sessions for lawyers and regularly comment in the national press on high-profile cases with wide public interest, including BBC Radio 4 Today programme, BBC London Radio and BBC London News. I recently chaired a conference on the developing area of immunotherapy treatment for cancer patients.

I am a member of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers).

Case highlights

Witcomb v J Keith Park Solicitors and another

High Court and Court of Appeal success for an amputee bringing a claim against his previous lawyers.

Witham v Steve Hill Ltd

High Court success for widening the scope of dependency claims in fatal cases.

Haggerty v ICI

High Court success in first reported cases where Scots law was applied to the assessment of damages in a fatal case brought in England.

Record Mesothelioma Award Secured at Trial

Successfully recovered at trial one of the highest reported awards in a mesothelioma claim, widely reported as one of the most significant cases in fatal accident dependency claims.

Challenging Automatism Defence for Injured Cyclist

Successfully challenged an automatism defence for a cyclist significantly injured in a road traffic accident.

Damages Recovered for Skylight Fall Victims

Successfully recovered damages for two young men who fell through a skylight whilst visiting premises.

Justice for Victims of UK Terrorist Incidents

Acted for victims of terrorist attack at Finsbury Park and Westminster Bridge.

Fatal RTA Claim for Scientist’s Family

Successfully concluded a claim for the family of respected scientist Maria Bitner Glindzicz following a fatal road traffic accident.

Settlement for Boxer After Severe Allergic Reaction

Significant settlement for an aspiring boxer who suffered extreme anaphylactic shock after being served a drink containing nuts.

Awards & recognition

Chambers & Partners 2026

Dushal is absolutely great. He is a really great mix of being empathetic, but also all over the paper work and detail.

Chambers & Partners 2026

Dushal is not afraid to take tricky case to court: he pushes for claimants and doesn't shy away from different legal arguments.

Legal 500 2026

Dushal Mehta is exceptional in his legal knowledge, commercial nous and ability to secure the best results for his clients.

Chambers & Partners 2025

Dushal is incredibly knowledgeable, empathetic, professional and provided us with excellent advice at a very difficult time.

Chambers & Partners 2025

He was highly persistent in trying to establish the facts of our case and his communication and advice to us was excellent at all stages.

Legal 500 2025

Our claim has been handled by Dushal Mehta. In our opinion he could not have been more professional, dedicated and of an extremely high level of expertise is asbestos claims. Dushal was highly caring, thoughtful and always explained the different stages in our claim very thoroughly.

Chambers & Partners 2024

Dushal Mehta is very professional, knowledgeable, well-spoken and kind at all times. His understanding of this area of law is outstanding. He always has time to explain any complications that arise so I'm confident in the next steps of my case.

Chambers & Partners 2024

In conflicts of interests, he would be my first call. He's really good with clients. I really rate him.