Personal Injury Solicitors
Norwich

Have you been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault?

If either you were injured or became sick and someone else was at fault, we're here to help.

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

How did your injury happen?

Your specialist injury solicitor will follow a specific process, depending on what caused your injury or illness.

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Work accidents Road accidents Public places Medical negligence Other accidents

Am I eligible to make a personal injury claim?

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

• in the last three years, and;
• someone else 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 factors that could affect my right to claim?

Yes. In practice, there are several factors that can have a bearing on whether a successful claim will be possible, such as the accident circumstances or whether there was a criminal incident.

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

Can I start an injury claim on behalf of a child?

If you were injured as a child (under 18), you can start a claim at any time until your 21st birthday.

An injured child's parent or legal guardian can start a compensation claim on behalf of the child, as a 'litigation friend'.

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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.

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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.

Norwich road accident claims

Department of Transport data shows there were 1799 road accidents in Norfolk in 2021, including 1413 slight accidents, 367 accidents and 19 fatalities. Accidents in Norwich in 2013 included car crashes on the A11 and A140 roundabout and on the A11 and A147 roundabout.

If you have been unfortunate enough to be injured in one of the 100's of serious road accidents that occur in Norwich and across the UK every year, you may be able to claim no win, no fee compensation.

Regardless of whether you have suffered an injury in a motorbike accident, or have been hurt in a collision, our guide explains how to claim road accident compensation.

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Road accident compensation claims

Norwich work accident claims

According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 99 non-fatal and 0 fatal work-related accidents in Norwich. 75 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.

You may be entitled to claim work accident compensation if you've been injured as a result of your employer's negligence.

Whether you suffered an injury or illness working as a plumber or a surveyor, our guide to work accident claims explains your rights and to make a successful compensation claim.

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Work accident claims

How common are Norwich work accidents?

Norwich clinical negligence claims

When a patient is injured as the result of a consultant or other health professional's carelessness, it may be possible to claim compensation for medical negligence. Our expert solicitor panel can help you claim compensation from a private clinic or NHS trust covering Norwich, including Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk).

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Claim clinical negligence compensation

Norwich public place accident claims

An individual or company that owns or occupies a property has a legal duty of care to the people who visit it.

Whether your accident occurred in a shopping centre or at an amusement park, you may be able to claim.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a public place, we can help.

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Public place accident compensation claims

Compensation for serious injuries

Any injury or long-lasting health condition that has had a life-altering effect on your life and ability to work may be referred to as a 'serious injury'. Examples include paraplegia, spinal and brain damage and amputations, but could also include injuries affecting the senses, cancer and other diseases arising from exposure to radiation or toxic chemicals.

If you have suffered a serious injury, we recognise how important a successful injury claim will be towards supporting your recovery.

Our panel of expert catastrophic injury solicitors understand the difference compensation can make to the lives of severely injured claimants.

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Serious injury compensation claims

Do I need to visit a solicitor's office?

Personal injury claims are conducted remotely. This means you won't have to travel to your solicitor's office when making a claim.

You can talk to a legally-trained advisor about your accident or injury, before you choose to start a claim.

Whenever you are ready, you can speak to a solicitor. They will address any questions you have, and will take care of each stage of the claims process until you recieve your compensation.

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 Norwich and cross the UK.

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  if you can claim
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Frequently asked questions

Has Quittance helped many claimants in Norwich?

Whether you live in Norwich, Norfolk or elsewhere, we can help you to make no win, no fee injury claim.

Whether your injury occurred in a car accident or in a public park our team will make sure your claim is handled by a specialist injury solicitor.

Are claims run on a 100% No Win, No Fee basis?

If your claim is not successful, 100% of the solicitor's fees are covered. You won't have to pay a penny to start a claim.

Norwich injury solicitor reviews

Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority regulates professional standards for solicitors in England and Wales, the actual quality of service varies widely. Online reviews and recommendations from friends and family 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.

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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.