Personal Injury Solicitors
Catterick Garrison

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If your life and ability to work has been affected by an injury, we can help.

You can make a no win, no fee compensation claim with the help and support of a personal injury solicitor.

How were you injured?

Depending on how your injury happened, the compensation claims process will vary. A specialist solicitor will guide you through the stages of making a claim.

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Work accidents Road accidents Public places Medical negligence Other accidents

Can I claim?

You should be able to claim financial compensation for your injury if the accident (or date of injury diagnosis) happened:

• within the last three years, and;
• another person was to blame, and;
• that person owed you a duty of care.

To get a clearer idea if you can make a claim, you can check your claim online, or for a more definitive answer, speak to an injury claims advisor on 0800 376 1001.

Are there any other points to consider?

Yes. Practically speaking, several other factors can affect whether a successful compensation claim will be possible, including the specific details of the accident, how close to the claim limitation date you are or whether liability can be proved.

If you would like to find out if you have a claim, speak to us now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Injury Claim Checker.

Can I claim if I was injured as a child?

Whether you were injured on a playground, at school, or anywhere else, you can start a claim at any point until your 21st birthday.

If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf, at any time until the child's 18th birthday.

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Claim child injury compensation

How much compensation can I claim for an injury?

The amount of money you could claim for your injury will depend on:

• the extent of your injury, and
• any financial losses or costs you have incurred.

At the start of your claim, your solicitor will consider the many ways your injury has affected your life. Your solicitor will take all of these effects into account to calculate the correct compensation award for you.

General damages

General damages are awarded for pain, suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA).

Awards for general damages are set by the Judicial College and published in their guidelines for personal injury awards.

Special damages

Special damages are for financial losses and expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident.

Read more:

A complete list of recoverable losses in an injury claim

Calculate my injury compensation

Calculating how much compensation you can claim for an injury can be complicated.

Our injury compensation calculator tells you if you may have a claim, how much compensation you could claim, and what you can claim for.

Find out what your injury claim could be worth now.

Catterick Garrison road accident claims

Car, HGV, bike and motorcycle accidents in Catterick Garrison are quite common. Government data reveals there were 1382 road accidents in North Yorkshire in 2021, including 1006 slight accidents, 342 accidents and 34 fatalities.

If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Catterick Garrison, or anywhere in England or Wales, you may be entitled to claim compensation. A compensation claim could be possible if you were injured as a:

• Driver or passenger in a car
• Rider or pillion on a motorbike
• Lorry, HGV or van driver or passenger
• Public transport user (bus or taxi)
• Cyclist or e-scooter rider
• Pedestrian

Whether you were a passenger in a car accident, or sustained an injury in a hit-and-run, our expert guide explains what you need to do to make a road accident injury claim.

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Road accident compensation claims

Catterick Garrison work accident claims

In 2021, there were 576 non-fatal work accidents and 7 fatalities in North Yorkshire, based on official records.

If you were injured at work in the last three years, you may be able to claim compensation.

All employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a firefighter or a mechanic, our guide to work accident claims explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful compensation claim.

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Work accident claims

How common are Catterick Garrison work accidents?

Catterick Garrison clinical negligence claims

When a patient is injured as the result of a GP or other medical professional's lack of care, it may be possible to claim clinical negligence compensation. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts responsible for Catterick Garrison, including Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire).

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Clinical negligence compensation claims

Catterick Garrison public place injury claims

Owners and operators (occupiers) of publicly accessible premises have a duty of care to ensure the safety of anyone on their property.

Whether you were injured in a pub or at an amusement park, and the owner or occupier of the property was responsible, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries.

If you've been hurt in an accident in a public area, we can help you.

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Public place accident claims

Serious injury compensation

Serious injury claims, which are sometimes called catastrophic injuries or large-loss claims, include compensation for life-changing injuries like spinal and skull fractures, complex fractures and serious head trauma, but could also include scarring, injuries and illness caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals.

If you have suffered a serious injury, we understand the vital difference a successful claim can make.

Our panel of catastrophic injury lawyers will help coordinate with care professionals and insurance providers to ensure you get the best medical and financial support.

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Serious injury compensation claims

Will I have to visit my solicitor's office in person?

Personal injury claims are carried out by phone, post and email, so there will be no need to travel to your solicitor's office when claiming compensation.

A friendly advisor will talk to you about what happened on a brief phone call. Your advisor can then confirm if you may have a claim, but there is no obligation to proceed.

If you decide to start a claim, you will speak to a specialist solicitor. Your solicitor will always be available to answer any questions, and they will keep you updated every step of the way.

How we can help you

Your solicitor will fight for the best possible compensation settlement for you, and the highly-experienced panel of solicitors have an excellent track record of winning injury claims in Catterick Garrison and cross the UK.

• FREE
  consultation
• Find out
  if you can claim
• No obligation
  to start a claim

Frequently asked questions

Has Quittance helped many Catterick Garrison injury claimants?

We can help you start a claim for no win, no fee injury compensation, whether you live in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, or anywhere in the UK.

Regardless of whether you were hurt on public transport or during a negligent medical procedure, your injury lawyer will recover the best possible compensation for your injuries.

Does Quittance offer 100% No Win, No Fee

If your claim is not successful, our No Win, No Fee policy covers 100% of your legal fees. Your solicitor fights your case for you, and only gets paid a success fee if they win your case.

Catterick Garrison personal injury solicitor reviews

All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, service levels can vary. Personal recommendations and online reviews will help you to find the right solicitor for your claim.

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Personal injury lawyer reviews

Can I claim for someone else?

Yes. It is possible to claim compensation on behalf of another person, in the capacity of a 'litigation friend'.

If, for example, an injured person is either too young or vulnerable, too injured or otherwise unable to claim on their own behalf, their litigation friend can handle the claim process for them.

The litigation friend will be responsible for communicating with the personal injury solicitors, and for making decisions in respect of the claim.

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Read more about claiming on behalf of another person.

Can I claim if I was partly to blame?

Even if you feel you were partly responsible for your accident, you may still be able to claim compensation.

You may also still be able to claim if something you did (or failed to do) meant your injuries were more serious than they might have otherwise been (e.g. you were knocked off your bike, but you weren't wearing a helmet).

If you were partly to blame, this is known as contributory negligence. Successful claims are often made on the basis of contributory negligence, although compensation may be reduced.

Read more:

Claiming compensation if you were partly responsible for an accident.

How long will my claim take?

The time needed to resolve a compensation claim and pay out compensation can vary considerably.

For example, straightforward car accident claims can settle in a matter of weeks, whereas complex medical negligence cases can sometimes take years.

Injury claims can also take longer if it is not clear who is responsible for your injury, or if liability is denied by the defendant.

This table sets out approximately how long personal injury claims take to settle:

Read more about how long personal injury claims take.

Will I have to go to court?

The vast majority of claims that are settled by the solicitor panel are settled out of court.

Only a very small percentage (approx. 2%) of personal injury claims go to court - typically only very complex cases, or those where liability cannot be resolved.

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Will my injury claim go to court and what if it does?

Can I get an early (interim) compensation payment?

If you suffer financial hardship as a result of an injury, you may be able to claim an interim compensation payment.

An interim payment is a partial settlement of your claim which is paid out to you before your claim is concluded. The amount you receive in interim payments would then be deducted from your final compensation settlement or award.

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Can I get interim compensation payments?

Author:
Howard Willis, Personal injury solicitor

About the author

Howard Willis qualified as a solicitor in 1984 and has specialised in personal injury for over 25 years. He is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and is a recognised Law Society Personal Injury Panel expert.