We know how an injury can affect your life
We're here to help.
You may be able to claim injury compensation for any pain, suffering and financial losses.
We have helped injured people in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire and throughout the UK. We can help you get the compensation you need too.
How did your injury occur?
The claims process is different, depending on how and where you were injured. Personal injury solicitors tend to specialise in specific types of claim.
Please select how you were injured to find out more:
Will I be able to make a claim?
The basic criteria for making a claim are that the injury must have occurred:
- within the last three years (except in the case of children), and;
- another person was negligent or at fault, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Are there any other factors that could affect my right to claim?
Yes. In practice, a number of factors can impact whether a successful no win, no fee claim will be possible, including the type of illness or injury, whether a child was injured or whether liability can be proved.
It costs nothing to find out if you have a valid claim. Speak to a legal expert now on 0800 376 1001. You can also find out if you have a claim with our Online Claim Checker.
Do I have longer to claim if injured as a child?
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'.
Anyone who was injured either during their birth or as a child can start a claim themselves once they turn 18 years old.
Read more:
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.
Find out what your injury claim could be worth now:
Road accident claims in Letchworth Garden City
Government data indicates there were 2228 road accidents in Hertfordshire in 2021; 1848 slight accidents, 360 accidents and 20 fatalities.
If you've been injured in a road traffic accident in Letchworth Garden City, 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.
Whether you were hurt in a car accident, or you were involved in a motorbike accident, we can help. Our road accident claim guide sets out what you need to know about how to get started.
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Work accident claims in Letchworth Garden City
In Hertfordshire, there were 163 non-fatal work accidents and 1.07 fatalities in 2021 (per 100,000 workers).
| HSE-reported Hertfordshire work accidents | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 18% |
| Electricity related | 1% |
| Machinery related injury | 5% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. PVC) | 0% |
| Fall from height | 11% |
| Animal related (e.g. dog bites) | 1% |
| Manual handling | 19% |
| Assault | 3% |
| Slip or trip | 29% |
| Struck against | 5% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 7% |
| Trapped under falling object | 1% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim financial compensation.
Whether you were injured while working as a welder or a care assistant, our work injury claim guide explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful claim.
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Clinical negligence claims in Letchworth Garden City
Clinical (or medical) negligence is the term for when someone suffers injury or illness as the result of the lack of care of a GP, nurse or other medical professional. We can help you make a claim against any of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Letchworth Garden City, including East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust (Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire).
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Occupiers liability injury claims in Letchworth Garden City
Claims for injuries that occur on property or land owned by somebody else are called occupiers' liability claims.
Whether your accident happened in an office or at a public swimming pool, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident in public, we can help.
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Serious injury claims
Catastrophic injuries that involve long-term treatment and recovery, or have a debilitating impact on your life, include paraplegia, spinal and brain damage and amputations. Loss of sight, other injuries to the senses, and long-term health issues are also considered to be life-altering injuries.
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:
Catastrophic 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.
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.
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 Letchworth Garden City and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Have you helped many injury claimants in Letchworth Garden City?
We assist 100's of injured claimants in Letchworth Garden City and Hertfordshire every year.
Your solicitor will fight hard to win your case and recover the best possible compensation sum, regardless of whether you were injured on a bicycle, as a result of a negligent employer or due to clinical negligence.
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.
Letchworth Garden City solicitor reviews
All personal injury solicitors are regulated by the SRA. Although injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, service levels can vary.
Personal recommendations, word of mouth and online reviews can make it easier select which solicitor is the right fit 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.
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:
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.