Personal Injury
Claims specialist category
Suffered an injury that was not your fault? Road accidents, workplace injuries, slips and trips, or medical negligence — get specialist help to claim compensation.
What Is Personal Injury?
Personal injury claims cover a wide range of situations where you have been physically or psychologically harmed due to someone else's negligence. This includes road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, slips and trips in public places, medical negligence, accidents abroad, and criminal injuries. Under UK law, if another party was at fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, loss of earnings, medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and other financial losses.
What Type of Specialist Can Help?
Personal injury claims are handled by specialist personal injury solicitors who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Many are members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and have extensive experience dealing with insurers and defending your interests. They can arrange independent medical assessments, calculate the full value of your claim including future losses, and negotiate settlements or take your case to court if needed. Most offer no-win-no-fee arrangements.
What Information Do You Need?
You will need details of the accident — when and where it happened, how it occurred, who you believe was at fault, and the nature of your injuries. Medical records, photographs of the accident scene, witness details, and any correspondence with insurers are all helpful. Our enquiry form will guide you through what to provide step by step.
Common Causes of Personal Injury
Personal injury claims arise from: road traffic accidents (car, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian), workplace accidents (falls from height, machinery incidents), slips and trips in public places, accidents in rented properties due to landlord negligence, criminal injuries, accidents abroad, defective products, and sporting accidents where organisers were negligent.
Am I Eligible to Make a Claim?
You may be eligible if: you suffered a physical or psychological injury, the injury was caused by someone else's negligence or breach of duty, the accident happened within the last three years (or within three years of becoming aware of the injury), and the injury has had a measurable impact on your life.
Evidence You Will Need
Details of when and where the accident happened, how it occurred and who was at fault, medical records and treatment details, photographs of the accident scene and injuries, witness contact details, and details of financial losses (lost earnings, travel costs, care costs).
Time Limits to Be Aware Of
The general limitation period is three years from the date of the accident, or three years from the date you became aware the injury was caused by negligence. For children, the three-year limit starts on their 18th birthday. Act promptly — evidence becomes harder to gather over time.
The Typical Personal Injury Process
(1) Initial consultation and evidence gathering. (2) Letter of claim to the responsible party under the Pre-Action Protocol. (3) Defendant has 21 days to acknowledge and three months to investigate. (4) Independent medical expert examines you and produces a report. (5) Negotiations to agree a settlement amount. (6) Court proceedings if settlement cannot be agreed — most cases settle before trial.
What Outcomes Can You Expect?
Compensation for: pain and suffering (general damages), loss of earnings (past and future), medical and rehabilitation costs, care and assistance, travel expenses for appointments, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Amounts vary widely depending on injury severity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury
What if the accident was partly my fault?
You may still claim under contributory negligence. If you were partly responsible, your compensation may be reduced by a percentage reflecting your share of fault.
How much compensation will I receive?
This depends entirely on the nature and severity of your injury, the impact on your life and work, and your financial losses. Your specialist will give you an estimated range after reviewing your medical evidence.
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