Updated: Friday, 5th August 2016
No matter whether you live in Brent or anywhere in the UK, our expert lawyers will take on your claim and we will set up a medical at a local medical centre.
Making a claim
Personal injury claims should, in the majority of cases, be made within three years of an injury.
For most claims, a successful compensation claim has these key elements. It must be demonstrated that:
- a duty of care was owed
- that the duty was breached
- the breach was the cause of the injury or illness
Choosing the best personal injury solicitor
Instructing the best solicitors' practice to act for you is the most important step towards successfully claiming the best compensation award.
With approximately 100 offices within 25 miles of Brent (according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority website) - how do you make sure you choose the ideal firm for your needs?
Do I need a local Brent injury lawyer ?
Choosing a nearby solicitor is less critical as injury cases can be run by phone, post and email.
You will need to instruct a firm with a national network as you will have to go to an independent medical examination.
What should you consider when checking reviews for solicitors in Brent?
Discussing you claim with a solicitor is an easy way to identify whether they are a good fit. Before you call, checking injury lawyer reviews should give you a clear understanding of the difference between service levels offered by firms.
The diversity in success fees and After the Event (ATE) insurance premiums between lawyers is significant.
E.g. the amount of financial compensation retained by a Claimant who was awarded £78,270 for a severe foot injury can range from £46,962 to £66,530.
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Which types of cases do you conduct in Brent?
Quittance's panel of solicitors represent people across Brent whose accident circumstances led to serious injuries including:
Road traffic claims
Quittances network of professional road traffic accident (RTA) solicitors are experienced in in fighting for the highest awards for people hurt in a car or motorcycle accident in Brent.
Slip and trip accidents
Official statistics demonstrate that employee slips and trips are the single most frequent accident in the North West London workplace in 2015. Slips and trips are typically related to accidents incorrectly attributed to other causes like being struck by moving machinery or a harmful substance accident. Public place compensation claims for injuries like facial scarring occurring on obstructed pathways are also common with slips having occurred on Station Rd.
Accidents at work
Quittance has assisted claims for Claimants, from nurses to auditors, to claim work accident compensation. Work injury statistics in the South Hams local authority collated in accordance with RIDDOR regulations by the HSE excerpted below:
| RIDAGGR reported work accidents in South Hams Local Authority | 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 16 | 17 | 14 |
| Electric shock injury (e.g. burns) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Machinery related injury | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| Exposed to explosion | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fire related | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. PAH) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Fall from height | 14 | 10 | 12 |
| Animal related (e.g. serious cat scratches) | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Manual handling | 42 | 18 | 25 |
| Assault | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Slip, trip or fall | 37 | 31 | 32 |
| Struck against | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Struck by object | 14 | 21 | 17 |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Medical and clinical negligence in Brent
Clinical negligence - at one time referred to as medical negligence - is the legal term a failing by a healthcare provider, NHS or private. An illustration of this could be an NHS Never Event claim. Our expert panel of injury solicitors acting for North West London and Brent have handled claims made against hospitals including Totnes Community Hospital, Coronation Road, Totnes, TQ9 5GH.
Serious injury lawyers handling claims in Brent
We recognise the critical difference injury compensation makes to seriously injured Claimants. Quittance's network of solicitors fight to get compensation for severe injury and illness, which includes claiming for the cost of treatment and physiotherapy. Quittance's network of specialist solicitor firms for many years have aided people affected by serious accidents and injuries. Injuries and illnesses which are held by the Courts to be serious and catastrophic range from paralysis to serious pharmaceutical error.
Brent No Win, No Fee Expert Lawyers
When your claim is not won, a No Win, No Fee agreement between you and the lawyer means that their legal costs will not be charged. If you win your compensation claim, the fees for your lawyer are covered by the other side (or their insurer).
The 100% No Win, No Fee promise
Some firms may levy extra costs if the case does not complete. Using Quittance's specialist lawyers, 100% No Win, No Fee protection is assured, with no catches whatsoever. Click here for more information about our No Win, No Fee.
Next steps
Whether you are ready to start you claim now or are simply looking for more information, Quittance can help.
Get more information
Making the right decision depends on getting the correct information. Get any questions answered before you instruct.
Get answers to common questions asked by injured people in the FAQ section.
Start a injury claim
You can start your compensation claim online here or phone us on 0800 612 7456 (0333 344 6575 from mobiles) to talk to a member of the Quittance team.
If you would like additional information about the claims process or would like a specific question answered, phone 0800 612 7456 or request a callback.
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