Personal Injury
An accident can strike at any time, often leaving a significant impact on your life and finances.
Our specialist Personal Injury Lawyer, who is also a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, acts exclusively for victims of accidents, working hard to secure the maximum compensation as quickly as possible.
Our approach
Your claim will be handled practically and with empathy. We identify early rehabilitation needs, and where possible, secure early treatment via the third-party insurers to speed recovery. We carefully review the facts and gather evidence to establish liability and who is responsible for the accident. We deal with the instruction of medical experts to examine you and provide reports, to identify the injuries caused by the accident and the likely timescales for recovery. If treatment is recommended, we will liaise with the third-party insurer to ask them to fund and arrange the treatment.
Once all evidence is obtained your claim is valued and we assist you to claim fair compensation. Most cases are settled without the need to go to court, but if court proceedings are necessary, we have access to highly skilled Barristers who represent you in court.
Compensation explained
Compensation is calculated in two parts:
- General damages – this covers your injuries and the impact the injuries have had on your life now and will have in the future. This is also known as Pain Suffering and Loss of Amenity or PSLA.
- Special damages – this is compensation for financial losses suffered because of the accident. They include loss of earnings/ pension, medical treatment, travel expenses, care and assistance. If there are likely to be future losses, these will also be claimed.
Types of accidents
Types of accidents we often handle include:
- Accidents at work
- Road traffic accidents
- Public liability
- Product liability
- Noise induced hearing loss
Funding your claim
We understand worrying about paying legal costs can be a major concern and might even put you off bringing a claim. At the outset we discuss costs and advise on the strengths and potential weaknesses of your claim.
You will need to sign a retainer contract (an agreement between you and us to proceed with your case), which we will explain fully. We may be able to represent you on a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), commonly known as a “No win, No fee” agreement, where you only pay legal fees if you win your case.
Additionally, we will always check if you have Legal Expenses Insurance (this could be part of an existing insurance policy, like home or car insurance, which may cover legal costs). If you do not have such coverage, we will advise whether you should purchase After the Event Insurance (ATE), which is a policy that covers the risk of paying the other side’s costs if your claim is unsuccessful.
We will explain all funding options and risks in detail during your initial consultation to give you peace of mind.
Please contact us to discuss your situation and feel free to download our free Guide to Personal Injury.
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