No Win, No Fee injury compensation
If your life and ability to work has been affected by an injury, we can help.
If you have been injured and you think it is someone else's fault, you could make a claim for financial compensation.
Each year, we help injured people in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and across the UK get the compensation they need to fund their recovery.
What caused your injury?
The steps required to win a personal injury claim will depend on what caused your injury or illness.
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Can I 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.
Is there anything else that can affect my eligibility to claim?
Yes. In reality, a number of factors can impact whether a successful claim will be possible, including the circumstances of your injury, if there is an uninsured driver involved or whether your chosen solicitor believes your claim has a prospect of success.
It costs nothing to find out if you can claim. Speak to a legally trained expert now on 0800 376 1001. If you prefer, you can check your claim online with our Injury Claim Checker.
Can I claim compensation on behalf of a child?
If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf.
Anyone who was injured either during their birth or as a child can start a claim themselves once they turn 18 years old.
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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 Gainsborough
Accidents on Gainsborough's roads are reasonably common. Government data indicates there were 2002 road accidents in Lincolnshire in 2021 (1387 slight accidents, 575 accidents and 40 fatalities). Incidents in the Gainsborough area in 2013 included car crashes on the dual carriageway of the A631 and B1433 crossroads and on the A631 and A159 roundabout.
If you've been injured in a road traffic accident in Gainsborough, or anywhere else in the UK, we understand the pain and suffering you may be going through. If your injuries were caused by another driver, cyclist, pedestrian or any other road user, you may be entitled to claim no win, no fee compensation.
Regardless of whether you have been hurt in a collision on a roundabout, or sustained an injury in a motorcycle accident, our useful guide explains what you need to do to start a road accident claim.
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Work accident claims in Gainsborough
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 783 non-fatal and 1 fatal work-related accidents in Lincolnshire. 564 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.
| HSE-reported Lincolnshire work accidents | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not Reported | 13% |
| Electrocution | 0% |
| Machinery related | 6% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. MTBE related illnesses) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 9% |
| Injured by an animal | 3% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 15% |
| Physical assault | 27% |
| Slip or trip | 15% |
| Struck against | 2% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Hit by falling object | 6% |
| Trapped underneath something | 1% |
Have you have had an accident 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 while working as a care home worker or a personal trainer, our guide to work accident claims covers everything you need to know about making a successful claim.
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Clinical negligence claims in Gainsborough
Medical negligence is the term for when a patient is injured as the result of a doctor or other health worker's lack of care. We can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Gainsborough, including Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (Beech House, Witham Park, Waterside South, Lincoln, Lincolnshire).
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Occupiers liability injury claims in Gainsborough
Owners and operators (occupiers) of publicly accessible premises have a duty of care to ensure the safety of anyone on their property.
Whether your accident happened in a pub or in a car park, and someone else was responsible, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
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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Compensation for serious injuries
Serious injuries, often referred to as catastrophic injuries, are those which have a life-changing impact on an injured claimant and their family. These include spinal or brain injuries, but could also include other illnesses and injuries such as loss of sight, cancer and back injuries.
We understand how vital catastrophic injury compensation can be, helping you to focus on your recovery and rehabilitation. A claim will help to ease the financial burden, stress and uncertainty following a serious accident.
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Claim serious injury compensation
Will I need to go into a solicitor's office?
There is no need to visit your solicitor's office in person if you are thinking about making a claim.
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 start a claim, you will speak to a specialist solicitor. Your solicitor will always be available to answer any questions, and they will keep you updated every step of the way.
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 Gainsborough and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Have you helped many claimants in Gainsborough?
Every year, we help hundreds of injury claimants in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and across the UK.
Whether you have been injured in a car or bike accident, at your workplace or as a result of a missed diagnosis we can introduce you to the best personal injury solicitor for your needs.
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 means you will never be out of pocket.
Gainsborough injury solicitor reviews
All solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Despite the strict professional standards that lawyers must meet, the quality of service they deliver can vary.
Online reviews can make it easier to decide which solicitor is the right fit for you.
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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:
|
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 |
|
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:
Jenny Jones, Senior litigator
About the author
With over 20 years' experience in the law, Jenny has spent the last decade specialising in personal injury, with a particular focus on industrial disease cases.