General Help and Advice
If your family has been affected by a fatal accident and you would like to understand your options for compensation, we can help.
People are often reluctant to make an injury claim as they are worried about going to court. What percentage of claims go to court and what happens when they do?
Can I Claim for an Injury if I Didn't Get Medical Attention?
Not seeking medical negligence after an accident can make an injury claim more difficult. Here's what you need to know to help you make a successful claim.Can I Claim for an Injury if I Didn't Get Medical Attention?
Not seeking medical negligence after an accident can make an injury claim more difficult. Here's what you need to know to help you make a successful claim.
How long do different types of injury claim take? What can delay your claim? Can you speed it up. and when will you get your compensation? Find out here.
The most accurate personal injury compensation calculator. Calculate how much your claim is worth. Find out if you have a claim. Open 7 days til late.
The most accurate personal injury compensation calculator. Calculate how much your claim is worth. Find out if you have a claim. Open 7 days til late.
Judicial College Guidelines for Personal Injury Compensation
When assigning a financial value to the pain and suffering an injury has caused, lawyers refer to guidelines laid down by the Judicial College. Read more.Judicial College Guidelines for Personal Injury Compensation
When assigning a financial value to the pain and suffering an injury has caused, lawyers refer to guidelines laid down by the Judicial College. Read more.Judicial College Guidelines for Personal Injury Compensation
When assigning a financial value to the pain and suffering an injury has caused, lawyers refer to guidelines laid down by the Judicial College. Read more.
You may have been injured in an accident that was not your fault and be eligible to make a claim. Despite this, a solicitor may reject your case. Why?
In April 2021, changes to personal injury law will reduce compensation levels and make it harder for injured people to get legal help. Find out more.
How to use the Official Injury Claim portal to claim compensation
Find out how to value your claim and use the Official Injury Claim portal to claim compensation.How to use the Official Injury Claim portal to claim compensation
Find out how to value your claim and use the Official Injury Claim portal to claim compensation.How to use the Official Injury Claim portal to claim compensation
Find out how to value your claim and use the Official Injury Claim portal to claim compensation.
Find out if you can make a No Win, No Fee compensation claim on the Official Injury Claim portal.
The personal injury claims process can be daunting, but your solicitor will be with you at every stage to answer your questions.
There are thousands of firms vying for your business. How do you know you've found the best solicitor to handle your claim? See our checklist.
If you were injured in an accident you have the right to compensation from the party that was liable. We explain your legal rights and how they apply.
If you were injured in an accident you have the right to compensation from the party that was liable. We explain your legal rights and how they apply.
When's the Best Time to Accept an Injury Compensation Offer?
Most insurance companies make a low initial offer. Some might start with a high offer. Strategically, when is the best point to accept a settlement offer?
In some circumstances, even when you think you are liable for your accident, a compensation claim may still be possible and justified.
In some circumstances, even when you think you are liable for your accident, a compensation claim may still be possible and justified.
Can I Claim for an Injury if There's No Accident Book Record?
Your solicitor will build the strongest case they can. If there's no record in an accident book, the case may be weaker, but a claim may be possible. Read more.
Most claimants have up to 3 years after an accident to start an injury claim. In reality, it does not always work like this and there are
Most claimants have up to 3 years after an accident to start an injury claim. In reality, it does not always work like this and there are
Most claimants have up to 3 years after an accident to start an injury claim. In reality, it does not always work like this and there are
Most claimants have up to 3 years after an accident to start an injury claim. In reality, it does not always work like this and there are
Most claimants have up to 3 years after an accident to start an injury claim. In reality, it does not always work like this and there are
Most claimants have up to 3 years after an accident to start an injury claim. In reality, it does not always work like this and there are
Most claimants have up to 3 years after an accident to start an injury claim. In reality, it does not always work like this and there are
Most claimants have up to 3 years after an accident to start an injury claim. In reality, it does not always work like this and there are
If you've been injured as a result of someone else's negligence, you could claim financial compensation. But what exactly can you claim for?
Can English Solicitors Take a Scottish Medical Negligence Case?
The law is not the same in all countries in the UK. If your medical negligence injury occurs in Scotland, can you instruct a solicitor based in England?Can English Solicitors Take a Scottish Medical Negligence Case?
The law is not the same in all countries in the UK. If your medical negligence injury occurs in Scotland, can you instruct a solicitor based in England?
If you were injured as a result of someone else's negligence, you have the right to claim compensation. But what if you don't know who to claim against?
It is possible to pursue a personal injury compensation claim if an accident made a pre-existing medical condition worse. Find out more.
In order to reduce the costs involved in personal injury claims, the Claims Portal was set up to manage claims efficiently and quickly. Find out more.
If you've been injured but it's not clear who's responsible, it may still possible to claim compensation. The process will depend on the type of injury.
Can I Claim for an Injury if I'm Partly to Blame for an Accident?
If you were partly to blame for an accident, you can still claim 'split-liability' injury compensation. Here's how to go about it.
Legal aid has not been available to personal injury claimants since 2000, but no win, no fee agreements remove the financial risks of making a claim.
Legal aid has not been available to personal injury claimants since 2000, but no win, no fee agreements remove the financial risks of making a claim.
Having a witness to your accident can help establish the facts and support your claim. But what if there were no witnesses? Will a claim still be possible?
If you signed a disclaimer and you were subsequently injured, a personal injury compensation claim may still be possible. Find out more.
If you signed a disclaimer and you were subsequently injured, a personal injury compensation claim may still be possible. Find out more.
How Can I 'Mitigate and Minimise Losses' in an Injury Claim?
If you claim injury compensation, you can't claim unreasonable costs or losses. Claimants are expected to 'minimise and mitigate' losses. What does this mean?How Can I 'Mitigate and Minimise Losses' in an Injury Claim?
If you claim injury compensation, you can't claim unreasonable costs or losses. Claimants are expected to 'minimise and mitigate' losses. What does this mean?
If you have been injured you may receive a 'Pre-Med' offer from an insurance company. Should you accept this offer and what are the risks in doing so?
If you have been injured you may receive a 'Pre-Med' offer from an insurance company. Should you accept this offer and what are the risks in doing so?
Following an accident, insurance companies may put injured people under pressure to use their recommended solicitors. Here's what you need to be wary of.
Following an accident, insurance companies may put injured people under pressure to use their recommended solicitors. Here's what you need to be wary of.
Following an accident, insurance companies may put injured people under pressure to use their recommended solicitors. Here's what you need to be wary of.
Injured people do not usually have to pay tax on personal injury compensation. There are some exceptions, however. Find out more.
Injured people do not usually have to pay tax on personal injury compensation. There are some exceptions, however. Find out more.
Do I Need Payslips to Prove Loss of Earnings in an Injury Claim?
To claim for loss of earnings as part of an injury claim you will need to prove what you earn. Can you use payslips, and what if you don't have any? Read more.
Many claimants are shocked to learn that their benefits may be affected if they receive compensation. The solution may be to set up a PI trust. Here's how.
Many claimants are shocked to learn that their benefits may be affected if they receive compensation. The solution may be to set up a PI trust. Here's how.
Vicarious liability is where one party is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another party.
Vicarious liability is where one party is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another party.
Vicarious liability is where one party is held responsible for the actions or omissions of another party.
If your claim is estimated to be worth more than £25,000, or the circumstances are complex, your claim will follow the Multi-Track process.
If your claim is estimated to be worth more than £25,000, or the circumstances are complex, your claim will follow the Multi-Track process.
Disclosure is the process by which the parties in a personal injury claim are able to find out about each other's documents prior to any trial. Read more.
The pre-action protocol is a prescribed set of standards that all parties in a personal injury claim must follow before the claim can go to court. Read more.
Under a no win, no fee agreement you will not incur any legal fees if you lose your case. However, there are some important points you need to be aware of.
Damages is a legal term for compensation awarded to an injured person. We explain the difference between 'general' and 'special' damages in an injury claim.
Damages is a legal term for compensation awarded to an injured person. We explain the difference between 'general' and 'special' damages in an injury claim.
Find out if you are eligible to claim compensation. Our FREE online claim checker tells you if you have a claim and how much compensation you could receive.
Find out if you are eligible to claim compensation. Our FREE online claim checker tells you if you have a claim and how much compensation you could receive.
Find out if you are eligible to claim compensation. Our FREE online claim checker tells you if you have a claim and how much compensation you could receive.
Find out if you are eligible to claim compensation. Our FREE online claim checker tells you if you have a claim and how much compensation you could receive.
If you suffer immediate financial difficulty after an injury, you could get an interim payment. Find out if you would qualify and what you need to know.
If you suffer immediate financial difficulty after an injury, you could get an interim payment. Find out if you would qualify and what you need to know.
The central source of healthcare data, the centre plays a fundamental role in ensuring that information flows across the healthcare system. Read more.
Taking time off work is often considered evidence of an injury and can support a claim. If you had no time off, can it affect your claim? Find out here.
Solicitors can't control the efficiency of a defendant's insurance company. However, insurers must adhere to a strict claims timetable. Find out more.
Solicitors can't control the efficiency of a defendant's insurance company. However, insurers must adhere to a strict claims timetable. Find out more.
Before 1976, dependants could not claim compensation for the loss suffered from the death of a relative. Under the Fatal Accidents Act, a claim is now possible.
Accepting a 'without prejudice' offer is often a straightforward way to conclude an injury claim.
Accepting a 'without prejudice' offer is often a straightforward way to conclude an injury claim.
Accepting a 'without prejudice' offer is often a straightforward way to conclude an injury claim.
No win, no fee agreements are the default way to fund a personal injury claim. But are they what they appear to be? Are there any traps? Find out more.
No win, no fee agreements are the default way to fund a personal injury claim. But are they what they appear to be? Are there any traps? Find out more.
No win, no fee agreements are the default way to fund a personal injury claim. But are they what they appear to be? Are there any traps? Find out more.
People might not claim for an injury they think was an accident. Legally speaking, accidents are rare and a claim may be possible in any event. Find out how.
The worst-case scenario is that your solicitor loses your claim due to a mistake. Here's how to identify (and prevent) solicitor mistakes before they happen to you.
The worst-case scenario is that your solicitor loses your claim due to a mistake. Here's how to identify (and prevent) solicitor mistakes before they happen to you.
The worst-case scenario is that your solicitor loses your claim due to a mistake. Here's how to identify (and prevent) solicitor mistakes before they happen to you.
If you receive compensation for an injury and are on state benefits, your compensation award could affect your benefits. Find out how.
If you receive compensation for an injury and are on state benefits, your compensation award could affect your benefits. Find out how.
Doctors have a legal duty for your safety. In a medical negligence claim, the Bolam test can establish whether there has been a duty of care breach.
Defendants can't just ignore an injury compensation claim. What happens if a defendant, or their solicitor, moves too slowly or doesn't respond to a claim?
Defendants can't just ignore an injury compensation claim. What happens if a defendant, or their solicitor, moves too slowly or doesn't respond to a claim?
If you were injured as a pedestrian and had been drinking alcohol, an injury compensation claim is still possible. Find out how.
Latest respiratory disease case studies. £5,000 compensation awarded for asthma sustained in a cigarette smoke. Read more injury claim examples.
Latest work injury case studies. £4,700 compensation awarded for a finger injury sustained in a work accident. Read more work injury claim case examples.
Latest carbon monoxide poisoning case studies. £1,750 compensation for multiple injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more injury claim examples.
Latest public place accident case studies. £7,000 compensation for a scald injury sustained in a public place accident. Read more injury claim examples.
Latest defective product injury case studies. £26,000 compensation for carbon monoxide poisoning sustained in an accident. Read more injury claim examples.
Latest sports injury case studies. £13,000 compensation awarded for a leg injury sustained in a sports injury. Read more sports injury claim case examples.
Latest public place accident case studies. £46,224 compensation awarded for PTSD sustained in an aircraft acccident. Read more injury claim examples.
Latest child injury case studies. £1,250 compensation awarded for shigellosis sustained by a child injury. Read more child injury claim case examples.
Latest occcupiers liability injury case studies. £2,560 compensation for multiple injuries sustained in a food related injury. Read more injury claim examples.
Latest spinal injury case studies. £50,000 compensation awarded for multiple injuries sustained in a Spinal Injury. Read more injury claim examples.
Latest occcupiers liability injury case studies. £25,000 compensation for a neck injury sustained in a staircase accident. Read more injury claim examples.
If you receive an injury compensation award, the state may seek to recover related benefits paid to you. Get the facts here.
If you receive an injury compensation award, the state may seek to recover related benefits paid to you. Get the facts here.
If you receive an injury compensation award, the state may seek to recover related benefits paid to you. Get the facts here.
Gratuitous care is the care provided by an injured person's friends and family, beyond that usually expected from a person employed to perform household tasks.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the regulator of the financial services and claims management activity in the UK.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the regulator of the financial services and claims management activity in the UK.
How does the Highways Act 1980 protect road users and pedestrians? How does it help people injured in road accidents to claim compensation? Find out more.
An interim payment is a payment made to a personal injury claimant in advance of the final compensation award. Read more.
Contributory negligence is the failure of an injured claimant, to take appropriate actions to reduce their risk of injury. Read more.
The Unfair Contract Terms Act redresses the balance between companies and consumers by striking out unfair contract terms. Read more.
Most accident claims are fault based where it must be proved that the defendant's negligence was the cause of the claimant's injury. Read more.
Changes to the law aim to deter dishonest claimants by giving courts new powers to strike out claims.
A defendant in an injury compensation claim is the party that the injured claimant holds responsible for their injuries. Read more.
A group claim is when multiple people, injured or made ill in the same incident, claim compensation from the same defendant. Here's what you need to know.
A group claim is when multiple people, injured or made ill in the same incident, claim compensation from the same defendant. Here's what you need to know.
A 'litigation friend' is a person appointed to make decisions on behalf of an injured claimant during a personal injury claim. Read more.
The 2007 Code is intended to ensure all parties in an injury claim prioritise rehabilitation and recovery. What impact could this have on claimants?
Loss of amenity is the non-financial impact an injury has on a claimant's work, family and social life. It is factored into a personal injury compensation award.
A Litigation Friend is the term for a non-legally qualified adviser that representa a claimant in a compensation claim. Here's what you need to know.
Third-party capture involves the other side's insurance company taking over your claim. Read more about the risks and benefits of this approach.
Rules that exposed protected parties and children to undue risk have been overturned in a landmark decision. What does this mean for claimants?
Rules that exposed protected parties and children to undue risk have been overturned in a landmark decision. What does this mean for claimants?
Injury Compensation Claims & The Goods and Services Act 1982
The Sale and Supply of Goods and Services Act can support a personal injury claim where substandard products or services cause physical injury. Read more.
Personal injury practitioners meeting the highest standards of expertise may apply for the Law Society's Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme. Read more.
How does the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relate to making a personal injury claim. Find out here.
If you are injured your insurer may make you an immediate compensation offer. Should you accept it or speak to a solicitor? Get the facts here.
If you are injured your insurer may make you an immediate compensation offer. Should you accept it or speak to a solicitor? Get the facts here.
A claimant in a personal injury claim is an injured person who is making a claim for compensation.
If you claim injury compensation, you can't claim for unreasonable costs or losses. Claimants can only claim for 'reasonable losses'. What does this mean?
If you claim injury compensation, you can't claim for unreasonable costs or losses. Claimants can only claim for 'reasonable losses'. What does this mean?
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is a non-profit organisation that exists to help lawyers fight for the rights of injured people. Read more.
You do not have to travel to the solicitor's offices, as like most professional services, it is no longer necessary to meet face to face with your solicitor.
95% of injury claims settle out of court - sometimes for much less than the claim is worth. Find out how to avoid under-settling, and what to do if you have.
95% of injury claims settle out of court - sometimes for much less than the claim is worth. Find out how to avoid under-settling, and what to do if you have.
In the event of a fatal accident, the fatally-injured person's estate would take legal action. Find out what the estate can claim for.
In the event of a fatal accident, the fatally-injured person's estate would take legal action. Find out what the estate can claim for.
There's no advantage in using a local solicitor. Instead you should prioritise finding a solicitor that will get you the best compensation award. Find out more.
The Compensation Act 2006 clarifies personal injury law, including asbestos claims, and ensures that claims companies provide a fair service. Read more.
When making a personal injury claim, there are many potential pitfalls that could you catch out or even affect the outcome of the case.
If you are making a compensation claim for a personal injury you may need to attend a medical appointment to help with the assessment of your claim.
Smart watch and activity tracker data can contain valuable evidence of your fitness levels before your accident. But can the data be used in an injury claim?
Smart watch and activity tracker data can contain valuable evidence of your fitness levels before your accident. But can the data be used in an injury claim?
In a personal injury claim where multiple parties were at fault, compensation can be apportioned with a split liability claim. Read more.
Vicarious liability exists when one party is legally responsible for the actions of another. Vicarious liability often applies in relation to work accident claims.
An under-settled personal injury claim happens when a claimant accepts a offer of compensation that is less than would normally be awarded. Read more.
Can I Make an Injury Claim for Physiotherapy & Private Care?
Private treatment is costly but may be needed to prevent an injury worsening. If you need it you could get an interim payment to pay for treatment. Here's now.Can I Make an Injury Claim for Physiotherapy & Private Care?
Private treatment is costly but may be needed to prevent an injury worsening. If you need it you could get an interim payment to pay for treatment. Here's now.
If you find yourself unable to work as a result of an injury, you may be able to claim loss of past and future earnings. Here's what you need to know.
Personal injury solicitors in England and Wales now work almost universally on a conditional fee (no win no fee) basis. Read more about success fees.
A compensation claim may be made on behalf of a child or adult who is unable to conduct their own claim. Find out more.
Quittance Legal Services is a nationwide no win, no fee personal injury specialist. Get a FREE claim assessment.
Injuries to the brain and spine can be life-threatening and life-altering events, leading to long-term health consequences and financial insecurity.
Does the 'Compensation Culture' really exist? Two Government reports consider the reality.
