Personal Injury Claim Solicitors

A claim may be possible where another person or organisation owed you a duty of care, failed to meet the required standard and caused an injury. We must review how the accident happened, the evidence, medical position and relevant deadline before advising.

For many claims in England and Wales, court proceedings must usually begin within three years of the accident or the relevant date of knowledge. Different rules apply in several situations, including claims involving children, lack of capacity, criminal injuries, accidents abroad and some industrial diseases.

Potentially. A claim can still succeed where responsibility is shared, but compensation may be reduced to reflect your contribution. The evidence must be assessed before any percentage can be discussed reliably.

Yes. A responsible adult normally acts as the child's litigation friend, and any settlement generally requires court approval. The usual limitation rules are also different for children.

A claim may be possible if an employer's breach of duty caused your injury. Employers are normally required to hold liability insurance, and legitimate claims are generally dealt with by the insurer.

A conditional fee agreement may be available for a suitable claim after its merits and circumstances have been assessed. The terms, possible deductions, insurance and cost risks will be explained in writing before you decide whether to proceed.

That depends on the agreed funding arrangement and the requirements of the case. We will tell you before work begins whether any payment, insurance premium or other cost may arise.

Most claims settle without a trial. Proceedings may be necessary to protect a deadline, obtain evidence or resolve a dispute, but settlement can still occur before a final hearing.

A straightforward claim with admitted responsibility and a stable medical recovery may conclude in months. A disputed or serious injury claim can take considerably longer because liability, prognosis and future losses require fuller evidence.

We ask what happened, when it occurred, who may be responsible, what injuries and losses followed and which evidence is available. We then explain any immediate deadlines and appropriate next steps.

Keep photographs, video, witness details, accident or police references, medical correspondence, payslips, receipts and relevant messages. Do not worry if some items are unavailable; we can explain what may still be obtained.

Usually. An independent medical expert commonly provides a report on the injury, treatment, recovery and prognosis. The appropriate discipline depends on the nature of the injury.

Compensation may cover pain and suffering, loss of amenity, earnings, treatment, rehabilitation, care, travel and other reasonable losses caused by the injury. Future losses require supporting medical and financial evidence.

Not responsibly. Accurate valuation requires evidence about liability, injury, prognosis and financial losses. Any early figure without that evidence would only be speculative.

Not always. Many matters can be handled through telephone calls, secure email, video meetings and electronic documents. We will explain if an in-person appointment is useful or required.