Have you been hurt in an accident that wasn't your fault?
Our personal injury experts are here to help.
If your injuries were caused by someone else's actions or negligence, you may be able to claim compensation.
Each year, we help hundreds of people in Bideford, Devon and throughout the UK claim No Win, No Fee compensation for their injuries.
What caused your injury?
The process your solicitor will follow when making an injury claim will depend on where and how you were injured.
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Am I entitled to make a personal injury claim?
You should be able to make a compensation claim if you suffered an illness or injury:
- within the last three years, and;
- another person was to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Are there any other points to consider?
Yes. In practice, a number of factors can impact whether a successful claim will be possible, including the circumstances of your injury, whether the claim is considered to be low-quantum or whether your claim meets your chosen solicitor's risk assessment criteria.
Why not speak to an expert now on 0800 376 1001 to find out if you have a claim. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Online Claim Checker.
Can I claim compensation on behalf of a child?
Claimants who were injured as a child have until their 21st birthday to make a claim on their own behalf. If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf.
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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.
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.
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Bideford road accident claims
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Bideford are reasonably common. Department of Transport data shows there were 1695 road accidents in Devon in 2021, including 1366 slight accidents, 302 accidents and 27 fatalities. Accidents in the Bideford region in 2013 included car crashes on the single carriageway of the A386 and B3236 junction and on the single carriageway of the B3233 and A386 other junction.
Drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians all owe a duty of care to all other road users. If you have been injured as a result of the actions or negligence of another road user, you may be able to start a claim for compensation.
Whether you have been involved in a motorbike accident, or were a passenger in a car accident, we can assist. Our road accident compensation claim guide explains what you need to know about the compensation process.
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Bideford work injury claims
In Devon, there were 211 non-fatal work accidents and 0.77 fatalities in 2021 (per 100,000 workers).
| HSE-reported work accidents in Devon | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 13% |
| Machinery related injury | 2% |
| Explosion related (e.g. gas) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. mercury poisoning) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 9% |
| Animal related (e.g. dog bites) | 0% |
| Manual handling | 28% |
| Assault | 0% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 27% |
| Struck against | 5% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 15% |
If you have suffered an injury as a result of your employer's actions or negligence, you have the right to make a claim.
Whether you were injured or became ill working as a doctor or a retail worker, our guide to work accident claims explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful work accident claim.
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Bideford medical negligence claims
Clinical negligence is the term for when a person is injured due to a doctor or other health worker's lack of care. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you claim compensation from any of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Bideford, including Devon Partnership NHS Trust (Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon).
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Bideford public place injury claims
A compensation claim for an injury on property or land that is accessible to the general public is called a public liability claim.
Whether you were hurt in a hotel or on a loose paving stone on a footpath, you could be able to claim.
If you have been injured in an accident in public, we can help you make a public place accident claim for financial compensation.
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Serious injury compensation claims
Compensation claims for particularly severe injuries include spinal or brain injuries.
A successful claim will reduce the burden of bills and other financial issues, so you and your family can focus on your recovery. Our panel of expert serious injury solicitors work with medical care specialists and insurance providers, to get the rounded support you need.
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Will I have to visit my solicitor's office?
If you are planning to start a claim, you do not need to go to a solicitor's office.
You can begin with a free phone consultation with a legally-trained advisor. Your advisor will set out your options for compensation, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Once you do start your claim, a specialist solicitor will take you through each step. Your lawyer will be with you throughout the process, from your initial questions to the day you recieve your compensation.
No win, no fee injury compensation claims
With no win, no fee, you can claim injury compensation without financial risk. If your claim isn't successful, you pay nothing. If you win, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of 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 Bideford and cross the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Quittance helped many injury claimants in Bideford?
We can help you make a no win, no fee injury claim whether you live in Bideford, Devon, or anywhere across the UK.
Your lawyer will work hard to recover the best possible compensation for your injuries, regardless of whether you were injured at your place of work or due to medical negligence.
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. This means that there is no financial risk in making a claim.
Bideford solicitor reviews
All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, but service levels vary considerably. Online reviews will help you 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:
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Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
|---|---|
|
Road accident claims |
4 to 9 months |
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Work accident claims |
6 to 9 months |
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Medical negligence claims |
12 to 36 months |
|
Industrial disease claims |
12 to 18 months |
|
Public place or occupiers’ liability claims |
6 to 9 months |
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MIB claims (uninsured drivers) |
3 to 4 months** |
|
CICA claims (criminal assault) |
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?
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:
Paul Carvis, Personal injury solicitor
About the author
Paul is a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel, a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, and has served as a Deputy District Judge, giving him a uniquely broad understanding of the claims process.