Making a personal injury compensation claim
If your life or work has been affected by your injury, we can help.
With our no win, no fee guarantee, there is no financial risk in making a compensation claim, even if you don't win your claim.
Every year, we help hundreds of people in Farnham, Surrey and throughout the UK. We will help you get the compensation you need to fund your recovery
How were you injured?
There are several steps involved in making an injury claim. The steps involved will depend on how and where you were injured.
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Do I have a claim?
You should be eligible to make an injury claim if your injury occurred:
- in the last three years, and;
- someone else was to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Are there any other points to consider?
Yes. There are various other factors that can affect whether a successful claim will be possible, such as the specific details of the accident or when the date of knowledge was.
We can confirm your eligibility to claim over the phone. Speak to an injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Claim Checker.
Are claim rules the same if a child is injured?
Whether you were injured at school, in a park or any other circumstance, you can start a claim at any point until your 21st birthday.
As an injured child's parent or guardian, you can instruct an injury lawyer to start a compensation claim on behalf of the child until they turn 18 years old.
Read more:
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.
Find out what your injury claim could be worth now:
Road accident claims in Farnham
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Farnham are relatively common. Official gov.uk data for 2021 shows there were 3170 road accidents in Surrey. There were 2496 slight accidents, 648 accidents and 26 fatal accidents in 2021. Accidents in Farnham in 2013 included car crashes on the A31 and A325 roundabout and on the single carriageway of the A325 and A287 junction.
All road users owe a duty of care to all other road users. If you have suffered a road injury in Farnham, or anywhere else in the UK, we can help you claim the no win, no fee compensation you need.
Whether you sustained an injury in a motorbike accident, or were hurt in a car accident, this road accident compensation guide sets out what you need to know about how to claim.
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Farnham work accident claims
In Surrey, there were 132 non-fatal work accidents and 0.34 fatalities in 2021 (per 100,000 workers).
| Work accidents in Surrey (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 13% |
| Electrical injury | 2% |
| Machinery related injury | 2% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. TCE) | 1% |
| Fall from height (scaffolding) | 11% |
| Injured by an animal | 1% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 16% |
| Physical assault | 6% |
| Slip or trip | 31% |
| Struck against | 5% |
| Hit by vehicle | 3% |
| Hit by falling object | 10% |
| Crushed by something collapsing | 0% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and any other losses or expenses.
Whether your accident occurred while you were working as a chef or a plumber, our work injury claim guide shows you how best to make a successful work accident claim.
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Farnham clinical negligence claims
Medical negligence describes when someone suffers injury or illness due to the lack of care of a GP or other health worker. If you have been affected by medical negligence, we can help you claim compensation from one of the clinics and NHS trusts responsible for Farnham.
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Farnham Occupiers liability injury claims
Occupiers' liability refers to the legal duty of care owed by property owners to anyone who visits their property.
Whether you have been injured at a leisure centre or in a nightclub, and the owner or occupier of the location was responsible, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries.
If you've been in an accident in a public area, our panel of personal injury solicitors can help you.
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Compensation claims for serious injuries
Catastrophic injuries usually lead to long-term health issues, ongoing medical treatments, disability or reduced life-expectancy. These injuries include spinal and skull fractures, complex fractures and serious head trauma, but could also include injuries arising from medical negligence or pharmaceutical error.
Our panel of expert catastrophic injury solicitors understand the difference compensation can make to the lives of severely injured claimants.
Compensation will ease the financial burden and reduce stress, so you can focus on your recovery and rehabilitation. Your solicitor will work with insurance providers and medical professionals, to help you get the support you need.
Read more:
Claim serious injury compensation
Will I need to meet my solicitor face to face?
Personal injury claims are carried out by phone, post and email, so there will be no need to travel to your solicitor's office when claiming compensation.
A friendly advisor will talk to you about what happened on a brief phone call. Your advisor can then confirm if you may have a claim, but 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 Farnham and cross the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Have you helped many claimants in Farnham?
Each year, we help hundreds of injured people in Farnham, Surrey and across the country.
Whether you have been injured in public or at work we can introduce you to the right solicitor for your claim.
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 means you will never be out of pocket.
Farnham solicitor reviews
All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, but service levels vary considerably. Online reviews and word of mouth will make it easier choose the best solicitor 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:
Howard Willis, Personal injury solicitor
About the author
Howard qualified as a solicitor in 1984 and has specialised in personal injury for over 25 years. He is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and is a recognised Law Society Personal Injury Panel expert.