Our Personal Injury Services
If you were injured or became sick and someone else was at fault, we can help.
You can make a no win, no fee compensation claim with the help and support of a personal injury solicitor.
Every year, we help hundreds of people in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and across the UK claim No Win, No Fee compensation for their injuries.
How were you injured?
Depending on how your injury happened, the compensation claims process will vary. A specialist solicitor will guide you through the stages of making a claim.
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Can I claim?
The basic criteria for making a claim are that the injury must have occurred:
- within the last three years, and;
- another person was to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Is there anything else that can affect my eligibility to claim?
Yes. Practically speaking, various other factors can affect whether a successful no win, no fee claim will be possible, such as the circumstances of your accident, when the date of knowledge was or whether causation can be established.
If you would like to find out if you have a claim, speak to us now on 0800 376 1001. You can also find out if you have a claim with our Personal Injury Claim Checker.
How long does a child have to start a claim?
If you were injured as a child (under 18), you can start a claim at any time until your 21st birthday.
As an injured child's parent or guardian, you can act as a 'litigation friend' and instruct a solicitor to start a compensation claim on behalf of your child.
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:
Huntingdon road accident claims
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Huntingdon are relatively common. Official gov.uk data for 2021 shows there were 1346 road accidents in Cambridgeshire . There were 1016 slight accidents, 298 accidents and 32 fatal accidents in 2021. Accidents in Huntingdon in 2013 included traffic collisions on the A14 and A141 roundabout and on the one way street of the B1514 and B1044 junction.
All road users owe a duty of care to all other road users. If you have suffered a road injury in Huntingdon, or anywhere else in the UK, we can help you claim the no win, no fee compensation you need.
Whether you were hurt in a collision, or sustained an injury in a cycling accident, our road accident compensation guide sets out what you need to know about how to claim.
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Huntingdon work accident claims
In 2021, there were 582 non-fatal work accidents and 2 fatalities in Cambridgeshire, based on official records.
| Cambridgeshire work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not Reported | 14% |
| Electrocution | 0% |
| Contact with machinery | 6% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. chromium) | 2% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 8% |
| Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 2% |
| Lifting and carrying | 27% |
| Physical assault | 5% |
| Slip or trip | 25% |
| Struck against | 2% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 0% |
| Hit by object | 10% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation.
Whether your accident occurred while you were working as a doctor or a farm worker, our guide to work accident claims explains your rights and to make a successful work accident claim.
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Huntingdon clinical negligence claims
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) describes when a person sustains an injury or illness due to a registrar, nurse or other health worker's carelessness. If you have been affected by medical negligence, we can help you claim compensation from one of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Huntingdon.
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Huntingdon public place 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 your accident occurred when travelling by train or on an uneven pavement, and someone else was responsible, you may be able to start an injury claim.
If you or a family member has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Serious injury compensation
Life-changing injuries that have long term or debilitating effect on your life are referred to as 'serious' injuries. These injuries typically include paraplegia, spinal and brain damage and amputations.
If your life, or the life of a family member, has been affected by a serious injury, we can help.
Our panel of catastrophic injury lawyers will help coordinate with medical professionals and insurance providers to ensure you get the care and financial support you need.
Read more:
Serious and catastrophic injury compensation
Will I have to visit my solicitor's office in person?
If you are planning to start a claim, you do not need to go to a solicitor's office.
You can begin with a free phone consultation with a legally-trained advisor. Your advisor will set out your options for compensation, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Whenever you are ready, you can speak to a solicitor. They will address any questions you have, and will take care of each stage of the claims process until you recieve your compensation.
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 Huntingdon and cross the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Have you helped many injury claimants in Huntingdon?
We assist 100's of injured claimants in Huntingdon and Cambridgeshire every year.
Your solicitor will fight hard to win your case and recover the best possible compensation sum, regardless of whether you were injured due to your employer's negligence, in a car collision or in public.
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.
Huntingdon 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 and personal recommendations can make it easier 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.
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* |
|---|---|
|
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.