A CLAIMS management firm based in Huddersfield has landed a national award.

First4Lawyers, which has its head office in Dundas Street, was named Claims Management Company of the Year at the Personal Injury Awards 2012 in London.

The awards, run in conjunction with Claims Magazine, celebrate excellence in the personal injury claims sector and provide an opportunity to applaud high standards of practice by organisations working in this field.

The judges said First4lawyers had aided numerous clients to gain access to justice in an innovative and ethical manner, while striving to raise industry standards. It praised the firm’s “rigorous” false claim vetting process and “exceptional” panel of law firms.

First4Lawyers is one of the UK’s leading personal injury claims specialists. Formed in 2008, the company has grown to now represent more than 40 of the UK’s most respected law firms.

Chris Rodgers, head of business development, said: “It’s a real accolade to be named Claims Management Company of the Year. This award is recognition of the hard work and dedication of the entire First4Lawyers team – from our claims advisers to our excellent panel of solicitors.”