Our Personal Injury Services
Has your ability to work or daily life been affected by your injury? We're here to help.
If you were injured in the last 3 years and another person was to blame, you could claim financial compensation.
Each year, we help injured claimants in Blackheath, Surrey and across the UK get the compensation they need to fund their recovery.
How were you injured?
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 claim?
It should be possible to make a compensation claim if you were injured or made ill:
- in the last three years (limitation) and
- was caused by another party (causation) and
- that party owed you a duty of care (liability).
Are there any other points to consider?
Yes. There are several other factors that can affect whether a successful claim will be possible, such as the type of illness or injury or whether there was a criminal incident.
We can verify whether you have a valid claim over the phone. Speak to a legally trained expert now on 0800 376 1001. You can also find out if you have a claim with our Personal Injury Claim Checker.
Do I have longer to claim if injured as a child?
If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf, in the capacity of a 'litigation friend'. If you suffered an injury as a child, you have until you turn 21 years old to claim compensation.
Read more:
Child injury compensation claims
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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Road accident claims in Blackheath
Accidents on Blackheath's roads are reasonably common. Department of Transport data shows there were 837 road accidents in Lewisham in 2021 (728 slight accidents, 108 accidents and 1 fatalities). Accidents in the Blackheath area in 2013 included collisions on the A205 and A20 roundabout and on the single carriageway of the A207 and A205 crossroads.
If you've been injured by another road user's actions or negligence, we can help you get the support and financial compensation you need for your recovery.
Whether you sustained an injury riding a bike, or have been hurt in a collision, we can assist. Our expert guide explains what you need to do to make a road accident claim.
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Work injury claims in Blackheath
There were 0 fatalities and 147 other work accidents in Lewisham in 2021.
| HSE-reported work accidents in Lewisham | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not Reported | 12% |
| Electric shock | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 3% |
| Exposed to fire | 1% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. pesticide related illnesses) | 0% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 11% |
| Animal related (e.g. riding accident) | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 20% |
| Physical assault | 9% |
| Slip, trip or fall | 28% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 12% |
| Trapped underneath something | 0% |
You may be entitled to make a work accident claim if you've been injured as a result of your employer's negligence.
All employers owe a duty of care to their employees. Whether you were injured or made ill when working as an electrician or a gardener, our work accident claim guide sets out everything you need to know about making a successful compensation claim.
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Medical negligence claims in Blackheath
When a person is injured or becomes ill due to a doctor or other medical professional's lack of care, it may be possible to make a clinical negligence claim. If you have been the victim of clinical negligence, our panel of specialist clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Blackheath, including Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (St Peters Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey).
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Public place injury claims in Blackheath
Claims for injuries that occur on property or land owned by somebody else are called occupiers' liability claims.
Whether you were hurt when travelling by train or in a gym, you could be entitled to claim.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident in public, we can help.
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Compensation for serious injuries
Claims for particularly serious injuries might include brain or spinal injuries, amputation, burns or multiple fractures.
Personal injury solicitors understand the importance of focussing on treatment and recovery. Your solicitor will take care of the legal process and will coordinate with medical professionals and insurance companies at every stage of the claim.
Read more:
Serious injury compensation claims
Will I need to travel to a solicitor's office?
When making a personal injury claim, you won't need to attend your solicitor's office at any stage.
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.
If you decide to make a compensation claim, your solicitor will take you through the process over the phone. You will be able to speak to your solicitor at any stage and you wlll receive regular updates.
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 Blackheath and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Has Quittance helped many claimants in Blackheath?
Whether you live in Blackheath, Surrey or elsewhere, we can help you to make no win, no fee injury claim.
Whether your injury occurred due to your employer's negligence, in a car or motorbike accident or in public our team will make sure your claim is handled by a specialist injury solicitor.
Can I get 100% No Win, No Fee?
If your claim is not successful, our No Win, No Fee policy covers 100% of your legal fees. This takes the financial risk out of making a claim.
Blackheath injury solicitor reviews
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority regulates professional standards for solicitors in England and Wales, the actual quality of service varies widely.
Personal recommendations, word of mouth and online reviews will make it easier to choose the best injury lawyer for your needs.
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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.
Read more:
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:
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Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
|---|---|
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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 |
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Industrial disease claims |
12 to 18 months |
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Public place or occupiers’ liability claims |
6 to 9 months |
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MIB claims (uninsured drivers) |
3 to 4 months** |
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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.
Read more:
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.
Read more:
Can I get interim compensation payments?
Author:
Jonathan Speight, Senior litigator
About the author
Jonathan has over 30 years' experience in the personal injury sector and has been awarded the rank of Senior Litigator by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).