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Serious and Complex Compensation Claims

Endorsed by the Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK , Hodge Jones & Allen has a strong reputation for successfully dealing with serious injury claims.

Our expert personal injury lawyers understand what help and support is available and can help you make a claim. When you contact our specialist team, our aim is to make sure you have all the support and assistance you need.

Serious and complex injury can lead to life-changing injuries, disabilities and possibly psychological injuries. We understand how distressing this is for you and your family and are here to help.

Our specialist team of serious injury solicitors have a real depth and diversity of knowledge, offering personal support, guidance, and a helping hand throughout what we understand may be an incredibly difficult time. We want to make it easy for you to make a personal injury claim, taking away the stress from what is already a difficult time.

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    Serious injury claims

    Serious personal injury claims are those arising from complex accidents where: 

    • complex surgery has been required; or 
    • there has been a long admission to hospital; 
    • injuries have been sustained, which affect the injured person’s ability to work; 
    • long term care is required; 
    • the injuries sustained caused the death of a loved one our client was dependent upon.

    "THIS FIRM IS OUTSTANDING... AN AMAZING JOB ON HANDLING MY CASE FROM START TO FINISH."

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    Complex injury claims

    We regularly deal with complex accident cases involving for example: 

    We use our specialist knowledge in dealing with complex injury claims to help our clients not only to maximise their compensation but also to assist with maximising their recovery and independence by helping to provide access to rehabilitation services to supplement NHS treatment and by addressing care needs. We also help find solutions to alleviate financial worries, or changes that our clients may need at home as a result of their complex injuries. 

    Our expert solicitors have a real depth and diversity of knowledge in serious accident claims. We offer personal support, guidance, and a helping hand throughout what we understand may be an incredibly difficult time. We can help take the stress out of making a serious accident claim and can advise on funding the claim by taking out a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement.

    if you've been involved in a serious serious injury, talk to us on
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    Why choose Hodge Jones & Allen?

    Our specialist team of serious and complex injury solicitors understand the challenges and uncertainties you are likely to face following a catastrophic injury. Although it can seem daunting for you and your family, it is important to know that help and support is available.

    By making contact with our experts, you can get access to immediate advice and help. In serious injury claims, early intervention is important. If appropriate, it enables us to obtain interim payments for you, from the defendant, towards private rehabilitation, care packages, assistance with accommodation as well as easing the financial burden that may come from being unable to work.

    At Hodge Jones & Allen, we have been handling serious and complex personal injury claims for over 40 years, acting exclusively for the injured person who is placed at the heart of everything we do.

    Making sure you achieve the best possible outcome is always our priority. Those outcomes are not just limited to financial compensation – we will make sure you have a suitable care package in place, to help you return home or to work, as well as providing support and access to the very best rehabilitation services.

    We will support you with the following aspects of making a serious injury claim:

    • Rehabilitation
    • Compensation
    • Housing
    • Welfare benefits
    • Employment advice
    • Family advice
    • Wills & Trusts
    • Capacity issues

    The sooner we are involved, the quicker we will be able to achieve the level of support you need to gain the rehabilitation and care needed.

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    Time limits in serious & complex injury claims

    A claim for a serious and complex injury must be raised within three years of the date you suffered an injury, or three years of you being aware that you have suffered an injury.

    To see how much compensation you may be able to claim, try our personal injury compensation calculator.

    "I WOULD RECOMMEND HODGE JONES & ALLEN WITHOUT HESITATION."

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    Meet The Team
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    Leticia Williams
    Leticia Williams
    Partner
    Anne Sanders
    Anne Sanders
    Partner
    Daniel Denton
    Daniel Denton
    Partner
    Ken Brough
    Ken Brough
    Partner
    Louise Jukes
    Louise Jukes
    Partner
    Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    Senior Partner
    Riffat Yaqub
    Riffat Yaqub
    Partner
    Afiya Begum
    Afiya Begum
    Solicitor
    Alex Iossifidis
    Alex Iossifidis
    Trainee
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    Andrew James
    Senior Associate
    Araba Quartey
    Araba Quartey
    Senior Paralegal
    Cigdem Hasirci
    Cigdem Hasirci
    Paralegal
    Denise Doherty
    Denise Doherty
    Chartered Legal Executive
    Emma Hall
    Associate
    Grace Donnelly
    Grace Donnelly
    Solicitor
    Jack Foran
    Paralegal
    Karen Calverley
    Karen Calverley
    Paralegal
    Lauren Pethick
    Lauren Pethick
    Solicitor
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    Nina Achal
    Paralegal
    Sarah Townsend
    Sarah Townsend
    Associate
    Usheena Patel
    Usheena Patel
    Associate

    Successful case

    Serious & Complex Injury
    Our client was walking home and as he went to cross a pelican crossing that was showing a green man, he was hit by the defendant at least 40mph who had run a red light.
    nature of injury
    bruising to the brain
    damages awarded
    £125,000
    Brain Injury
    Our client suffered very severe brain injuries and was rendered paraplegic after being hit by a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing. The driver denied fault, but a few days before trial, both parties were able to agree a settlement of £4 million, which would pay for lifelong care and support for our client.
    nature of injury
    brain injury
    damages awarded
    £4 million
    Serious & Complex Injury
    Our client, a young woman, suffered severe internal injuries when the car she was in was hit by an HGV who had run a red light. Her injuries effectively left her infertile and whilst she had no plans to have children in the near future, her claim was settled on the basis that she should recover the full cost of 3 cycles of private IVF treatment and nursing/childcare support for at least 2 children.
    nature of injury
    Serious & Complex Injuries
    damages awarded
    £650,000
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    Frequently asked questions

    What compensation can I expect from a serious injury?

    A serious injury claim is one where as a result of an accident/incident, someone’s life is changed forever.

    The claim will be for the injuries – the pain, suffering and loss of amenity (i.e the activities of daily living, which have been affected by the injuries) and may include past and future:

    • Rehabilitation;
    • loss of income/pension;
    • future medical expenses;
    • travelling expenses;
    • Care and assistance /support worker costs;
    • DIY, gardening and housekeeping assistance;
    • Accommodation/adaptations to the home;
    • Aids and equipment;
    • Costs of managing affairs.

    It will be necessary to prove the claim. Expert evidence is needed to support the injuries and loss suffered.

    Our experienced and specialist team are here to help. Please contact our Personal Injury team on 0808 271 9413

    To see how much compensation you may be able to claim for your injury, please see our personal injury compensation calculator.

    How to make a complex personal injury claim?

    Ensure that you instruct a solicitor/lawyer who specialises in these claims. They can then advise you on the prospects of success and the injuries and losses that you can claim for.

    A specialist will also be able to advise you on appropriate experts to instruct and what evidence you need to prove your claim.

    Our experienced and specialist team are here to help. Please contact our Personal Injury team on 0808 271 9413

    Take a look at our personal injury compensation calculator to see how much your claim could be worth.

    What counts as a serious injury in law?

    A serious injury in law is often referred to as a life changing injury – a catastrophic injury with an immediate and prolonged effect not only on the injured person but also on their family and loved ones.

    Serious injuries can involve many types of injuries as every injury can effect an injured person in different ways. Typically injuries that are referred to as serious include the following but the list is not exhaustive:

    • Brain injury including serious head injuries
    • Spinal cord injury
    • Amputation
    • Major trauma injuries including orthopaedic injuries
    • Paralysis
    • Fatal accident claims
    • Loss of senses including sight or hearing
    • Severe burns and scalding

    Every serious injury is unique affecting the injured person’s ability to carry out “normal” activities of daily living with effects tending to be long-lasting.  The injured person’s body and mind is likely to be effected requiring round the clock care, intensive rehabilitation, specialist equipment, adaptations to the home to allow the injured to lead their best life.

    A serious injury that has been caused through someone else’s negligence or carelessness may entitle the injured person to claim compensation to ensure that the injured person has the financial security and access to early and targeted rehabilitation to rebuild their life and lead the best life they can with their life changing injury.

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