FAQs

1. How long will a personal injury claim take?
Our specialist compensation solicitors are well aware that it is in everyone's interest to process your claim without delay. Many lower value claims can be settled in a matter of months. Severe injury cases generally take longer. But every case is different. Your solicitor will tell you the average time for your type of case.

2. How much is my claim worth?
The scale of compensation is very wide, but ultimately any financial award made depends on the severity of your injury and it's consequences for you. You can claim for the injury, pain and suffering, and also for loss of income and out of pocket costs. You may also claim for any necessary services, such as help with activities of daily living, rendered by a relative, and for any personal services which you have been unable to render to a relative. In more serious cases there may be continuing or future losses to consider.

3. What if my injury occurred a while ago?
You generally have 3 years from the accident date to make a claim. If you were under the age of 16 at the accident date, the 3 years does not start to run until your 16th birthday.

4. If my accident happened at work and I make a claim against them, can they dismiss me?
It is not legally justifiable for your employer to dismiss you for making an accident claim. It could amount to unfair dismissal. Also it's important to remember that your employer is required by law to take out insurance cover against staff accidents. This means that your employer's insurance company will pay your compensation, and not your employer.

5. What does No Win No Fee actually mean?
It's simple: If you don't succeed in your claim, you pay nothing.