If you have been hurt in an accident that was not your fault, a personal injury claims solicitor can help you establish who was responsible, evidence the effect the injury has had on your life and recover personal injury compensation for both your injury and your financial losses. Our approach is straightforward: an honest assessment of your prospects first, then a clear written explanation of how the claim would be funded.
We act for drivers, passengers, riders, pedestrians, employees, self-employed contractors, patients and families. Whether the case is a soft-tissue injury from a collision or a serious injury requiring lifelong care, the same principles apply — someone must be shown to have failed to take reasonable care, and that failure must be shown to have caused your injury.
Regulated advice
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number 637901.
Honest assessment
We tell you where the weaknesses in a claim are, not just the strengths.
Clear on costs
Funding terms, deductions and risks explained in writing before you decide.
No Win No Fee Personal Injury Claims
A No Win No Fee agreement — known in law as a conditional fee agreement — is a written contract between you and your solicitor. Under it, our fee for the legal work becomes payable only if your claim is successful. It is a way of funding a claim without paying our costs up front. It is not a promise about the outcome of your case, and it is not available in every matter.
How a No Win No Fee agreement works
- Assessment first. We review the facts, the likely evidence and your prospects before deciding whether we can offer this type of funding.
- If the claim succeeds. The opponent is usually ordered or agrees to pay a substantial part of your legal costs. A success fee — a percentage uplift on our charges, capped by law in personal injury work — is deducted from your compensation. The percentage will be stated in your agreement before you sign it.
- If the claim does not succeed. You would not pay our fee for the legal work covered by the agreement. You may still be responsible for certain disbursements and, in some circumstances, the opponent’s costs, which is why insurance arrangements are discussed with you at the outset.
- Deductions and other costs. Expenses such as medical reports, court fees, expert evidence and any insurance premium are dealt with separately. We will explain which of these may be deducted from your damages and how they are calculated.
- Alternatives. You may already have legal expenses cover through a household, motor or credit card policy, or through a trade union. We will ask about this because it may be a better option for you.
Who may be eligible
Eligibility depends on the individual case, including whether another party appears to be legally responsible, whether the injury and losses can be evidenced, and whether the claim is brought in time. Some claims are not suitable for this form of funding. We will tell you honestly if we cannot act on this basis, and explain the alternatives that may be open to you.
The exact terms — including the success fee percentage, the disbursements involved and what would happen if the claim were unsuccessful — are set out in writing and explained to you before you decide whether to proceed. Nothing on this page is a guarantee about the outcome of a claim or a statement that any particular funding arrangement will be available. Please take advice about your own circumstances.
Speaking to a No Win No Fee Solicitor
The first conversation is an assessment, not a commitment. A solicitor will listen to what happened, identify who may be legally responsible and consider what evidence is likely to be available. In the context of personal injury and accident claims, that usually means looking closely at how the incident occurred, what records exist and how your injury has affected your work and daily life.
Once we understand the case, we can discuss funding. Where a conditional fee arrangement is appropriate, we will explain the terms, the deductions and the risks in writing so that you can make an informed decision. Where it is not appropriate, we will say so and set out any alternative route available to you, including existing insurance cover or union support. Either way, you will know where you stand before any work begins.
Can I Make a Personal Injury Claim?
Three questions usually decide it. First, did somebody owe you a duty of care — a road user, an employer, an occupier of premises or a healthcare provider? Second, did they fall below the standard reasonably expected of them? Third, did that failure cause the injury you have suffered? A claim also has to be brought in time, which is normally within three years, with special rules for children, for those who lack capacity and for criminal injury applications.
What Compensation Could I Claim?
- Pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury
- Past loss of earnings, overtime and self-employed income
- Future loss of earnings and pension where work is affected
- Private treatment, physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Care and assistance, including help given by family
- Travel, prescriptions, equipment and damaged belongings
The value of any claim depends entirely on the medical evidence and the losses that can be proved. We do not predict figures before that evidence exists.
Evidence for a Personal Injury Claim
Good evidence, gathered early, is what turns an account into a claim. Photographs of the scene, CCTV or dashcam footage, an accident book entry, witness details, prompt medical attention and a simple diary of symptoms and expenses all make a real difference. Footage in particular is often overwritten within weeks, so it should be requested in writing as soon as possible.
How Long Do Personal Injury Claims Take?
A modest claim where responsibility is admitted may conclude within several months of the medical report being finalised. Where liability is disputed, where expert evidence is needed, or where the injury is serious enough that the long-term prognosis is still uncertain, the claim will take considerably longer. Settling before the medical position is clear risks under-compensating you, so timing is a decision we take with you.
Types of Accident Claim We Handle
Each page below covers one type of claim in detail, including eligibility, evidence and likely timescales.
- Road Traffic Accident Claims
- Car Accident Claims
- Motorcycle Accident Claims
- Pedestrian Accident Claims
- Cycling Accident Claims
- Workplace Accident Claims
- Construction Accident Claims
- Slip and Trip Claims
- Public Liability Claims
- Medical Negligence Claims
- Clinical Negligence Claims
- Industrial Disease Claims
- Asbestos Claims
- Mesothelioma Claims
- Occupational Hearing Loss Claims
- Criminal Injury Claims
- Fatal Accident Claims
- Serious Injury Claims
- Brain Injury Claims
- Spinal Injury Claims
- Child Injury Claims
Personal Injury Claim FAQs
- Do I have to pay anything to find out whether I have a claim?
- The initial discussion is an assessment of the facts. If we are able to act, we will set out the funding options and the terms in writing before you commit to anything.
- How long do I have to bring a personal injury claim?
- In most cases the limitation period is three years from the date of the accident, or from the date you first knew your injury was linked to someone else's act or omission. Different rules apply to children, to people who lack capacity and to criminal injuries compensation applications.
- How is personal injury compensation calculated?
- Compensation has two parts: general damages for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury, assessed with reference to medical evidence and reported awards, and special damages for financial losses such as lost earnings, treatment and care.
- Will my claim have to go to court?
- Most personal injury claims settle without a trial. Court proceedings are sometimes needed to apply pressure or to resolve a genuine dispute about responsibility or value, and even then the case often settles before a hearing.
- What if I was partly responsible for the accident?
- A claim can still be pursued where responsibility is shared. Damages are usually reduced to reflect your share of the blame, and we will give you a candid view of how that is likely to be assessed.
Discuss your accident claim
Tell us what happened and we will explain your options, including whether a No Win No Fee arrangement may be available in your circumstances.