Were you injured in an accident that wasn't your fault?
Have you had to take time off work to recover from your injuries? Has your daily life been affected? If so, our team can help.
If your injuries resulted from another person's actions or negligence, you may be able to make a no win, no fee compensation claim.
We have helped hundreds of people in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire and throughout the UK claim compensation for:
Am I entitled to make a claim?
You should be able to claim financial compensation for your injury if the accident (or date of injury diagnosis) happened:
- within the last three years, and;
- another person was at least partly to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Are there any other factors that could affect my right to claim?
Yes. There are numerous other factors that can affect whether a successful claim will be possible, such as the context of your injury or whether there was a criminal incident.
Why not speak to an injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001 to find out if you have a claim. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Claim Checker.
Can I claim compensation on behalf of a child?
If you were injured as a child (under 18), you can start a claim at any time until your 21st birthday.
If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf.
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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 Cotgrave
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault in Cotgrave, or anywhere in England or Wales, you may be entitled to claim compensation. A compensation claim could be possible if you were injured as a:
- Driver or passenger in a car
- Rider or pillion on a motorbike
- Lorry, HGV or van driver or passenger
- Public transport user (bus or taxi)
- Cyclist or e-scooter rider
- Pedestrian
Whether you have suffered an injury in a hit-and-run, or have been hurt in a car crash, we're here to help. Our useful guide explains how to claim road accident compensation.
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Cotgrave work accident claims
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and any costs incurred as a result of your accident.
All employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a forklift driver or a landscape gardener, our work injury claim guide explains your legal rights and how to start a successful no win, no fee claim.
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Cotgrave clinical negligence claims
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill as the result of the lack of care of a doctor, nurse or other medical professional. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Cotgrave, including East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (1 Horizon Place, Mellors Way, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire).
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Cotgrave public place accident 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 injured in a shopping centre or in a public park, and someone else was responsible, you may be able to start an injury 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
Claims for particularly serious injuries might include spinal and skull fractures, complex fractures and serious head trauma.
Facial scarring, injuries to the senses, and health conditions such as Chronic Pain Syndrome are also considered to be life-altering injuries.
Your solicitor will liaise with doctors, health professionals and insurance providers to ensure you receive the care you need. Serious injury compensation will help to reduce the impact of bills and other expenses, so you can concentrate on your recovery.
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Claim serious injury compensation
Will I have to visit a solicitor's office to start a claim?
No.You will not need visit a solicitor's office. Personal injury claims are dealt with via email, post and telephone.
Should you need to have a medical assessment, this will be arranged at a medical centre near you or at your GP's surgery. Our personal injury solicitor panel helps claimants in Cotgrave, and across the UK.
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Will I have to visit a solicitor's office?
Cotgrave 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.
Cotgrave 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 Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire 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 Cotgrave 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 helped many injury claimants in Cotgrave?
We can help you make a no win, no fee injury claim whether you live in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, 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 due to medical negligence or at work.
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. Your solicitor fights your case for you, and only gets paid a success fee if they win your case.
Cotgrave personal injury solicitor reviews
All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, service levels can vary. Online reviews and personal recommendations will help you find the right solicitor for your claim.
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Personal injury lawyer reviews
What are the road accident statistics in Cotgrave?
Department of Transport data reveals there were 1640 road accidents in Nottinghamshire in 2021 (1235 slight accidents, 381 accidents and 24 fatal accidents).
Quittance's panel of qualified road traffic accident (RTA) personal injury solicitors have years of experience in securing the highest damages for people injured in a road accident in Cotgrave.
What are the work accident statistics in Cotgrave?
Official HSE statstics show that there were 0 fatal and 678 non-fatal work accidents in Nottinghamshire in 2021 (508 led to 7+ days off work).
| Work accidents in Nottinghamshire (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 16% |
| Electric shock injury | 1% |
| Machinery related injury | 0% |
| Fire related (e.g. burns) | 1% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. PAH) | 0% |
| Fall from height | 6% |
| Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 3% |
| Lifting | 21% |
| Physical attack | 1% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 30% |
| Struck against | 5% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 3% |
| Hit by falling object | 12% |
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.
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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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?
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?
