Our Personal Injury Services
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.
You can make a no win, no fee compensation claim with the help and support of a personal injury solicitor.
We have helped injured claimants in Faversham, Kent and throughout the UK get the compensation they need to fund their recovery.
What caused your injury?
The claims process is different, depending on how and where you were injured. Personal injury solicitors tend to specialise in specific types of claim.
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Am I eligible to make a personal injury claim?
You should be able to claim financial compensation for your injury if the accident (or 'date of knowledge') happened:
- in the last three years, and;
- someone else was to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Are there any other factors that could affect my right to claim?
Yes. Practically speaking, several other factors can affect whether a successful compensation claim will be possible, including the accident circumstances, whether there is an untraceable defendant or whether causation can be established.
It costs nothing to find out if you have a claim. Speak to a personal injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Claim Checker.
Do I have longer to claim if injured as a child?
You can claim injury compensation yourself, at any time until you are 21 years old, whether you were injured at school, in a park or any other circumstance. 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'.
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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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Faversham road accident claims
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Faversham are reasonably common. Department of Transport data shows there were 4288 road accidents in Kent in 2021, including 3539 slight accidents, 697 accidents and 52 fatalities. Accidents in the Faversham region in 2013 included car crashes on the dual carriageway of the M2 and A251 slip road and on the dual carriageway of the A2 and A251 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 hurt in a car accident, or were injured in a motorcycle accident, this guide sets out what you need to do to claim road accident compensation.
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Faversham work injury claims
In 2021, there were 1091 non-fatal work accidents and 2 fatalities in Kent, based on official records.
| Work accidents in Kent (HSE) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Unspecified | 8% |
| Electric shock injury | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 2% |
| Fire related (e.g. scars) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. dioxins) | 1% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 7% |
| Injured by an animal | 0% |
| Manual handling | 18% |
| Physical assault | 19% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 32% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Hit by falling object | 8% |
| Trapped underneath something | 0% |
Have you been injured at work and your employer or another member of staff was negligent? If so you may be able to claim compensation through their liability insurance.
Whether you were injured or became ill working as a delivery driver or a welder, our work accident claim guide covers everything you need to know about making a successful compensation claim.
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Faversham medical negligence claims
Clinical negligence is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill as the result of the carelessness of a GP, nurse or other medical professional. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you claim compensation from any of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Faversham.
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Faversham occupiers liability accident claims
Owners and operators of privately-owned land or property are known as 'occupiers'. Occupiers have a duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of anyone on their property.
Whether you were injured in a park or on public transport, and the property owner or occupier was at fault, you could be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and any financial losses.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident in public, we can help.
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Compensation claims for serious injuries
Serious injuries, often referred to as catastrophic injuries, are those which have an immediate and life-changing impact on an injured person and their family. Serious injuries typically include head, brain and spinal injuries, but could also include injuries affecting the senses, cancer and other diseases arising from exposure to radiation or toxic chemicals.
If you have suffered a serious injury, we understand the vital difference a successful claim can make.
Compensation can ease the financial load and reduce stress, helping you and your family to focus on your recovery. Our panel of expert serious injury solicitors coordinate with insurance providers and medical professionals, to help you get the rounded support you need.
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Serious and catastrophic injury compensation
Will I have to visit my solicitor's office?
There is no need to visit your solicitor's office in person if you are thinking about making a claim.
Before you start your claim, you can speak to a trained injury claims advisor about your options.
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 Faversham and cross the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Have you helped many Faversham injury claimants?
We help 100's of injured workers, road users and other claimants in Faversham and Kent every year.
A specialist solicitor will fight hard to settle your claim and recover the best possible compensation sum, regardless of whether you were injured because of a coworker's negligence, in a road accident 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.
Faversham injury solicitor reviews
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority regulates professional standards for solicitors in England and Wales, the actual quality of service varies widely. Online reviews and word of mouth will make it easier 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.
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* |
|---|---|
|
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** |
|
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.