Updated: Saturday, 10th September 2016
Whether you are based in Leatherhead or anywhere in the UK, our experienced personal injury lawyers will handle your claim and we will arrange a medical at a centre near you .
Making a personal injury claim
Claims for compensation should be made within three years of an injury in the majority of cases.
People who have been diagnosed with an illness or medical condition like industrial deafness may still be eligible for compensation even where the cause of the illness occurred years ago. The date of diagnosis is what starts the three-year time limit in these cases.
For the majority of injury claims, there are three components to making a successful claim. It must be demonstrated on the balance of probabilities that the person or company causing the injury owed you a duty of care, that this duty of care was breached, and this breach caused your illness or injury.
Making your claim sooner will enable the solicitor to gather supporting statements from witnesses.
Picking the best lawyer
Selecting the best injury solicitor to help you is an important step towards negotiating the highest compensation settlement.
How can you make certain you select the ideal solicitors' practice for your case?
Leatherhead solicitor reviews
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Once a settlement has been agreed, solicitors working on a no win no fee basis will usually charge a success fee and ATE insurance premium. For example, deductions from a Claimant's compensation for moderate shoulder injuries could vary between £6,380 and £10,340 (based on 2015 market research).
Will I have to choose a personal injury solicitor near me?
The majority of large firms operate throughout England and Wales, allowing Claimants to make a choice based on factors including level of success fees charged and quality of service.
The only element of a personal injury claim that usually needs a local service provider is the medical. This exam is carried out in partnership with a member of our national medical network.
What kinds of compensation claims do you handle in Leatherhead and Surrey?
Quittance's panel of solicitors help Claimants throughout Leatherhead whose circumstances were diverse and which resulted in serious injury.
Industrial disease
Solicitors can help with securing compensation for industrial illness that include anything from asbestosis to acute silicosis.
Slip and trip accidents
Health and Saftey Executive figures underscore the fact that slips and trips continue to be the most prevalent cause of injury at work in Surrey. They are typically forerunner to accidents incorrectly attributed to other causes such as being hit by an object falling from a ladder or an animal related accident. Public place (Mole Valley local authority) compensation claims for injuries such as bruised backs happening on obstructed walkways are also quite prevalent with street falls having happened in the area.
Road traffic accidents (RTA) in Leatherhead
Our group of knowledgeable road traffic accident (RTA) personal injury solicitors have vast experience in getting the highest compensation for people injured in a car or motorcycle accident in Leatherhead.
Road traffic accidents involving cars, motorcycles and other vehicles in Leatherhead are relatively common. Statistics from accidents reported to the police show a total of 5223 accidents (4624 slight accidents, 581 serious accidents and 18 fatal accidents) in 2013 in Surrey council area. By 2014 accidents increased to 5,408. Accidents in Leatherhead in 2013 included collisions on the A243 and M25 roundabout and on the A244 and A243 roundabout.
Workplace accidents
We have assisted claims for Claimants, from soldiers to information systems managers, to claim compensation from their employer. Work injury statistics in the Mole Valley local authority reported under RIDDOR legislation by the HSE in the following table:
| Workplace accidents in Mole Valley Local Authority (HSE) | 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | 18 | 17 |
| Electric shock injury | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Machinery related | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Explosives related | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure to harmful substance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fall from height | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Animal related (e.g. serious cat scratches) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 36 | 11 | 9 |
| Assault | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 30 | 25 | 16 |
| Struck against | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Hit by vehicle | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hit by object | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Medical negligence in Leatherhead
Clinical negligence - formerly known as medical negligence - is where there has been a breach of duty on the part of a healthcare professional. An illustration of this could be a dental negligence claim. Quittance's panel of injury lawyers covering Surrey and Leatherhead have helped with claims made against healthcare providers that include Leatherhead Community Hospital, Poplar Road, Surrey, Leatherhead, KT22 8SD.
Leatherhead serious injury claims
We understand the critical difference a successful claim can make to people whose lives have been affected by serious injury. We work to get the maximum compensation for major injuries and chronic conditions. This includes compensation for medical expenses and care costs. Our panel of specialist solicitors have for many years aided families impacted by serious accidents and injuries. Injuries and illnesses considered to be serious range from amputation to asbestosis.
How No Win, No Fee personal injury solicitors take care of compensation claims in Leatherhead
No Win, No Fee agreements, also known as Conditional Fee Agreements preserve Claimants in Leatherhead from the obligation to pay solicitors' fees if the claim for compensation is not won.
Quittance's No Win, No Fee guarantee
No Win, No Fee means that there are no hidden fees and there is nothing to pay if the claim is unsuccessful. With our 100% No Win, No Fee promise, there will be no catch and there is no risk of losing out.
Click here for more about Quittance's No Win, No Fee.
What happens next?
Whether you are ready to start you claim now or are simply looking for more information, Quittance can help.
Get answers
Before you instruct arm yourself with as much information about making a claim as you can. Information will help you to make the right decision for you.
If you would like to know more before you are ready to call, see our FAQ section.
Ready to begin your injury claim?
Call us on 0800 612 7456 or 0333 344 6575 to begin your personal injury claim, or you can start a personal injury claim online.
If you would like more detail about how much your claim could be worth before starting, request a callback at a time that is convenient for you or contact on 0800 612 7456.
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