Have you been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault?
If either your life or the life of a loved one has been affected by an injury, we can help.
If someone else was responsible for your accident or injuries, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Every year, we help hundreds of people in Benson, Oxfordshire and across the UK get compensation for:
Can I claim compensation?
You should be eligible to make an injury claim if your injury occurred.
- within the last three years (except in the case of children), and;
- another person was negligent or at fault, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Are there any other factors that could affect my right to claim?
Yes. In practice, several other factors can affect whether a successful claim will be possible, including the context of your injury, whether a minor was injured or whether your chosen solicitor believes your claim has a prospect of success.
If you would like to find out if you have a claim, speak to us now on 0800 376 1001. If you prefer, you can check your claim online with our Injury Claim Checker.
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.
This calculation will factor in 'general damages' and 'special damages'.
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.
What can I claim for after an injury? (see list)
Examples of special damages (losses you can claim for) include:
- Lost earnings (including future earnings)
- Medical treatment costs
- Physiotherapy
- Travel costs
- Costs of care
- Costs of adapting your home or car
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:
Road accident claims in Benson
You can claim compensation if you were injured as a driver or passenger and another road user was liable. You can also claim compensation if you were injured as a motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian.
Regardless of whether you were a passenger in a car accident, or have been involved in a motorbike accident, our guide sets out what you need to do to start aroad accident claim.
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Benson work injury claims
If you were injured at work and someone else was to blame, you may be able to claim compensation.
Employers owe a duty of care to their staff. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a caterer or a carpenter, our work injury claim guide covers everything you need to know about making a successful no win, no fee claim.
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Benson medical negligence claims
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) describes when a person sustains an injury or illness due to the lack of care of a GP, nurse or other health worker. If you have been the victim of medical negligence, the panel of specialist clinical negligence solicitors can help you claim compensation from the NHS trust or private clinic.
If you just want a better understanding of events instead of starting an injury claim, you could make a formal complaint. For example, you can write to Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, to go through the NHS complaints procedure against Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
For more information: Clinical negligence claims
Benson public place accidents
Whether your accident happened in a park or in a shopping centre, and a third party caused your accident, you could be able to claim compensation.
If you have been injured in an accident in a public place we can help you make an injury claim for financial compensation.
Serious injury compensation
We understand the vital difference a compensation claim will make to the lives of people whose lives have been affected by serious injury. By limiting the pressure a major injury puts on an injured person, compensation allows people to prioritise rehabilitation. Quittance's panel of law firms have aided claimants receive compensation for a wide range of severe conditions and injuries. Injuries and illnesses categorised as catastrophic or serious range from eye injuries to birth negligence.
For more information: Catastrophic injury claims
Benson No Win, No Fee solicitors
A No Win, No Fee agreement protects you by ensuring that you will not need to pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. No Win, No Fee agreements are also called a Conditional Fee Agreement or CFA.
Benson injury claimants will also not have to pay any fees upfront with a CFA.
No Win, No Fee guarantee
Our panel of No Win, No Fee solicitors have helped injured people in Benson, Oxfordshire and throughout the UK make a claim without any financial risk.
What do I pay if I win my injury claim?
Your personal injury solicitor will receive a success fee when they settle your injury claim. This fee is deducted from your final compensation.
By law, a solicitor's success fee can be up to a maximum of 25%, whichever law firm you choose.
You can discuss the success fee percentage with your injury lawyer before the claim process starts.
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What do I pay if I do not win my injury claim?
You will not have to pay any legal fees if your solicitor does not win your injury claim. Your solicitor may take out insurance to ensure you will have nothing to pay.
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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 Benson and cross the UK.
If you have any questions, or would like to start a No Win No Fee claim, we are open:
- 8am to 9pm weekdays
- 9am to 6pm on Saturday
- 9.30am to 5pm on Sunday
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FREE Frequently asked questions
Has Quittance won many injury claims in Benson?
Quittance Legal Services is a UK-wide panel of results-focussed personal injury lawyers that helps people injured in Benson, Oxfordshire and across the country, obtain financial compensation for their injuries.
The solicitors have helped 100's of claimants across Oxfordshire seek compensation for a range of accidents and injuries, from ladder accidents to public place accidents.
With a 90% success rate, we make the claim process as convenient and stress-free as possible. Local medical appointments, home appointments (if required) and experienced claims specialists, means the claims process does not have to take over your life.
Is your service 100% No Win, No Fee?
Our no win, no fee service means that 100% of your legal fees are covered if your case is not successful. This gives you the peace of mind that you will never be out of pocket.
Will I need to select a local Benson lawyer?
The whereabouts of the law firm is not relevant as cases are handled without the need to meet the solicitor.
You will need to choose a solicitors practice that has medical facilities near Benson as you will usually need to go to a medical exam.
Read Benson solicitor reviews
The standards of communication and advice provided by solicitors can vary a great deal.
Reading reviews can be helpful when thinking about which solicitor to act for you.
Find out more Personal injury lawyer reviews
Compensation is limited to costs you have had to bear as a result of the injury and by guidelines set out by the Judicial College. Experience can also have an impact on the amount of compensation your solicitor will be able to negotiate. Find out more here.
Solicitors working on a No Win, No Fee basis generally charge a success fee and for ATE insurance. Deductions from a claimant's compensation for a broken leg, for example, ranges from £14,520 to £22,440 (based on 2015 market data).
You should be aware of how much of your compensation will be taken to cover these fees.
What are the road accident statistics in Benson
Road traffic accidents involving cars, motorbikes and other vehicles in Benson are relatively commonplace with statistics showing a total of 1962 accidents (1635 slight accidents, 308 serious accidents and 19 fatal accidents) in 2013 in Oxfordshire local authority. By 2014 total accidents had increased to 2,201.
Quittance's network of skilled no win, no fee solicitors are experienced in negotiating optimum compensation for people who have been injured in a car accident in Benson.
What are the Benson work accident statistics?
The most recent 2019 work accident statistics in the South Oxfordshire Local Authority (2013/14) collated under legislation by the HSE:
| Work accidents in South Oxfordshire Local Authority (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 16 |
| Electric shock injury | 0 |
| Machinery related injury | 6 |
| Explosion related | 0 |
| Fire related | 0 |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. chemical and bacterial poisoning) | 4 |
| Fall from height | 7 |
| Animal related | 1 |
| Lifting | 25 |
| Assault | 3 |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 38 |
| Struck against | 2 |
| Hit by vehicle | 1 |
| Hit by falling object | 14 |
| Crushed by something collapsing | 3 |
Can I claim for someone else?
Yes. In certain circumstances, it is possible to claim compensation on behalf of another person in the capacity of a 'litigation friend'.
If 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 on behalf of the injured person.
The litigation friend will be responsible for communicating with the solicitors, and for making decisions in respect of the claim.
Read more about claiming on behalf of another person.
Can I claim if I was partly responsible for an accident?
You may still be able to claim compensation even if you contributed to your accident or to your injuries.
However, if you were partly to blame (known as contributory negligence), your compensation may be reduced and it may be more difficult to prove liability.
Read more about claiming compensation if you were partly responsible for an accident.
How long will my claim take?
The length of time needed to secure compensation can vary considerably.
For example, straightforward car accident claims can settle in a matter of weeks, whereas complex medical negligence cases can 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.
Taken from average case times, this table sets out approximately how long personal injury claims take to settle:
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Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
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4 to 9 months |
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6 to 9 months |
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12 to 36 months |
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12 to 18 months |
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6 to 9 months |
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3 to 4 months** |
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12 to 18 months** |
**Official Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Government agency and Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) figures.
Read more about how long personal injury claims take.
Will I have to go to court?
Highly unlikely. The vast majority of claims that are settled by the solicitor panel are settled out of court.
Only a very small percentage (approx. 5%) of personal injury claims go to court. Generally, only very complex cases, or those where liability cannot be resolved, end up in court.
Cases that do ultimately go to court are held in front of a judge, not a jury.
Read more: Will my injury claim go to court and what if it does?
Will I have to go to a solicitor's office?
No. You will not need visit a solicitor's office. As with most professional services, it is no longer necessary to meet face to face with your solicitor. Personal injury claims are dealt with via email, post and telephone.
Should you need to have a medical, this will be arranged at a medical centre near you or at your GP's surgery.
Read more: Will I have to visit a solicitor's office?
Can I get an early 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 before your claim is concluded. The amount you receive in interim payments would then be deducted from your final compensation settlement or award.
Read more about interim compensation payments.
