Personal injury solicitors
Our personal injury experts are here to 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 injured claimants in Lancaster, Lancashire and throughout the UK. We can help you claim the compensation you need to fund your recovery.
How were you injured?
Your specialist injury solicitor will follow a specific process, depending on what caused your injury or illness.
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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 injury diagnosis) happened:
- in the last three years, and;
- someone else was 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, there are several factors that can have a bearing on whether a successful no win, no fee claim will be possible, including the type of accident, whether there is an untraceable defendant or whether causation can be established.
Why not speak to an injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001 to find out if you have a claim. You can also find out if you have a claim with our Claim Checker.
Can a child claim injury compensation?
Whether you were injured in a shop or park, at school, or in any other situation, you can start a claim at any point until your 21st birthday.
As an injured child's parent or guardian, you can instruct a solicitor to start a compensation claim on behalf of the 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:

Road accident claims in Lancaster
Government data reveals there were 2750 road accidents in Lancashire in 2021 (2013 slight accidents, 704 accidents and 33 fatalities). Incidents in Lancaster in 2013 included car crashes on the A589 and B5273 roundabout and on the A588 and A6 roundabout.
All road users owe a duty of care to all other road users. If you have suffered a road injury in Lancaster, or anywhere else in the UK, we can help you claim the no win, no fee compensation you need.
Whether you have been involved in a hit-and-run, or have been hurt in a car accident, our expert team can help. our useful guide explains how to claim road accident compensation.
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Lancaster work accident claims
In Lancaster, there were 143 non-fatal work accidents and 2.63 fatalities in 2021 (per 100,000 workers).
Lancaster work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
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Undetermined | 17% |
Electric shock injury | 1% |
Machinery related | 4% |
Explosion related | 1% |
Fire related | 0% |
Harmful substance exposure (e.g. mercury poisoning) | 1% |
Fall from height | 8% |
Animal related (e.g. livestock) | 0% |
Lifting and carrying | 24% |
Physical assault | 7% |
Slip or trip | 27% |
Struck against | 3% |
Hit by vehicle | 1% |
Struck by object | 8% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries and any losses or expenses.
Whether your accident occurred while you were working as a shop worker or a chef, our work accident claim guide explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful claim.
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Lancaster clinical negligence claims
Medical negligence (clinical negligence) is the term used when a person is injured due to a consultant or other health professional's lack of care. If you have been affected by medical negligence, we can help you claim compensation from one of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Lancaster.
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Lancaster Occupiers liability injury claims
An occupier (owner or operator) of premises has a legal duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether you have been injured in a public pool or on public transport, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries.
If you have been injured in an accident in a public place we can help you make an injury claim for financial compensation.
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Serious injury claims
Serious and catastrophic injuries typically include spinal or brain injuries. Serious and catastrophic injuries could also refer to work-related cancers, severe scarring and organ damage.
If your life, or the life of a family member, has been affected by a serious injury, we can help.
A claim will ease the financial burden, helping you and your family to focus on your recovery. Our panel of expert serious injury lawyers coordinate with insurance providers and medical professionals, so you get the rounded support you need.
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Serious injury compensation claims
Will I need to go into a solicitor's office?
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.
You can talk to a legally-trained advisor about your accident or injury, before you choose to start a claim.
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 Lancaster and cross the UK.


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- 8am to 9pm weekdays
- 9am to 6pm on Saturday
- 9.30am to 5pm on Sunday
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Frequently asked questions
Has Quittance helped many claimants in Lancaster?
Whether you live in Lancaster, Lancashire, or elsewhere in the UK, we can help you make a no win, no fee compensation claim.
Whether your injury occurred as a result of a negligent employer or in a public place we will ensure your case is handled by an expert, specialist solicitor.
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.
Lancaster personal injury solicitor reviews
All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, service levels can vary. Online reviews and word of mouth will help you 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:
Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
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Road accident claims |
4 to 9 months |
Work accident claims |
6 to 9 months |
Medical negligence claims |
12 to 36 months |
Industrial disease claims |
12 to 18 months |
Public place or occupiers’ liability claims |
6 to 9 months |
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.
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.