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We are more than happy to answer any questions that you may have about making a personal injury claim. You’ll find some frequently asked questions below, but if you can’t find the answer to your questions below, please call our experienced team and we’ll be happy to help.

Please note that the answers below are not meant to offer legal advice and we recommend you get in touch with one of our experienced solicitors to explain your issue.

Does my injury have to be recent to make a claim?

Yes, there are strict time limits that apply to claims. With personal injury cases this is three years after the injury occurred, which is usually the date of the accident. There are exceptions to this rule such as claims for medical accidents (known as medical negligence) where the injury or medical condition might not become apparent for years. In those cases, the three-year period may begin on the date that you became aware of the condition.

How long will my personal injury claim take?

We aim to settle our more straightforward cases within six to nine months (where liability is not disputed). The length of time your case will take to conclude depends upon a number of factors (for example, the extent of the injury; whether the other side denies responsibility; the length of time you need to take off work; and any care you need). We will give you a better idea about timescales once we know a little more about your case. We promise to keep you updated throughout the process.

How much compensation can I expect to receive?

The compensation awarded will vary according to the seriousness of the injury and circumstances of your claim – try our Claims Estimator to the right. You can also read about some of the cases that we have won on behalf of our clients and the amount of compensation they received here.

Will my personal injury claim be worth it?

If you have suffered injury as a result of another person who may, for example, be the driver of a car, your employer, a Government body or owner of a property, you might be able to claim compensation from them. The amount of compensation will reflect the seriousness of the injury and, especially for a more serious injury, can make a massive difference to your life. The compensation might go to replacing your lost income if you cannot work as a result of the accident, and it might cover medical treatment such as an operation or physiotherapy.

How much will my accident claim cost me?

Under normal circumstances, you will receive damages if you win the case and your accident claim will not cost you any money in legal fees if you lose. If you believe you have a claim, contact us. In the first free initial conversation, you can discuss your claim with one of our specialist lawyers. We run many of our cases on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.

Alternative funding and other payment options might be available depending on the circumstances of your case.

We will arrange an insurance policy for you, to cover any liability to pay your own disbursements and the costs of your opponent. The premium for this policy is self-insured – this means you do not have to pay the premium in advance.

If you win:

• You recover damages
• You will recover fixed or assessed costs
• You will not recover the premium for the insurance policy, our success fee and some of our basic charges
• We will make a deduction from your damages for any unrecovered costs
• We aim to keep deductions to a minimum provided all recoverable costs and damages are paid by your opponent and you have complied with the conditions in the agreement.

If you lose:

• You don’t have to pay the cost of the insurance (this is how a self-insured premium works)
• We waive all our costs (hence ‘no win, no fee’)
• Your disbursements will be paid by the insurance
• Your opponent’s costs are not payable by you under rules of court unless
  the proceedings have been struck out
• the claim is fundamentally dishonest
• the claim includes a claim for the financial benefit of someone else

Plus, you will not have to pay any expenses as the case proceeds. We pay them on your behalf.

What types of injury can I claim for?

You can claim compensation for all kinds of physical and mental injury, including accidents at work, road traffic injuries and medical negligence.

If the accident or injury was not your fault and the other side is to blame, we can make a claim against them directly or against their insurance company.

Can I make a claim if my injury happened whilst I was abroad?

If your injury occurred whilst you were abroad, perhaps on holiday, you can still make a claim for compensation. Because your injury happened outside of England and Wales the law of the country where the accident took place may apply. Our specialist holiday claims solicitors will be able to advise you.

Read more about holiday injury claims and contact us for a free, no obligation consultation with one of our specialist personal injury solicitors.