Our Personal Injury Services
If either you were injured or became sick and someone else was at fault, we're here to help.
If someone else was responsible for your accident or injuries, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Every year, we help injured claimants in Northampton, Northamptonshire and throughout the UK claim compensation for their injuries.
What caused your injury?
The process your solicitor will follow when making an injury claim will depend on where and how you were injured.
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Can I claim?
You should be able to make a compensation claim if you sustained an injury:
- in the last three years (limitation) and
- was caused by another party (causation) and
- that party owed you a duty of care (liability).
Are there any other factors that could affect my right to claim?
Yes. Practically speaking, a number of factors can impact whether a successful no win, no fee claim will be possible, including the specific details of the accident, when the date of knowledge was or whether your claim meets your chosen solicitor's risk assessment criteria.
It costs nothing to find out if you are entitled to injury compensation. Speak to a legally trained expert now on 0800 376 1001. You can also find out if you have a claim with our Injury Claim Checker.
What if I was injured as a child?
Claimants who were injured as a child have until their 21st birthday to make a claim on their own behalf. An injured child's parent or legal guardian can start a compensation claim on behalf of the child.
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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.
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Northampton road accident claims
Accidents involving drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users in Northampton are relatively common. Government data indicates there were 1317 road accidents in Northamptonshire in 2021; 911 slight accidents, 377 accidents and 29 fatalities. Incidents in the Northampton area in 2013 included road traffic collisions on the dual carriageway of the A4500 and A508 crossroads and on the single carriageway of the A5123 and A428 crossroads.
If you have been injured on Northampton's roads, or anywhere in the UK, you may be entitled to claim compensation. An injury claim may be possible if you were injured:
- As driver or passenger
- On a motorbike or bicycle
- As a pedestrian
- On public transport
Whether you were injured in a motorcycle accident, or were hurt in a collision at a junction, our guide sets out what you need to do to claim road accident compensation.
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Northampton work injury claims
In 2021, there were 314 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in Northampton.
| Work accidents in Northampton (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not Reported | 8% |
| Electrocution | 0% |
| Contact with machinery | 3% |
| Fire related (e.g. burns) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. mercury poisoning) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 6% |
| Animal related (e.g. riding accident) | 0% |
| Manual handling | 22% |
| Physical assault | 21% |
| Slip, trip or fall (not from height) | 27% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 8% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
You may be entitled to make a work accident claim if you've been injured as a result of your employer's negligence.
By law, all employers owe their workforce a duty of care. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a care assistant or a farm worker, our work injury claim guide shows you how to make a successful work accident claim.
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Northampton medical negligence claims
Clinical (or medical) negligence is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill due to the lack of care of a doctor or other medical professional. If you have been affected by medical negligence, our panel of expert clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against a clinic or NHS trust covering Northampton, including Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (Cliftonville, Northampton, Northamptonshire).
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Northampton public place injury claims
Owners and operators (occupiers) of publicly accessible premises have a duty of care to ensure the safety of anyone on their property.
Whether you have been injured in a park or in an office, you could be able to start an injury claim.
If you have been injured in an accident in a public place, we can help.
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Serious injury claims
Any injury or long-lasting health condition that has had a life-altering effect on your life and ability to work may be referred to as a 'serious injury'. Examples 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.
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.
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Will I need to travel to a solicitor's office?
If you are planning to start a claim, you do not need to go to a solicitor's office.
Before you start your claim, you can speak to a trained injury claims advisor about your options.
When you decide to go ahead, the next step is to discuss your case with an expert solicitor. Your solicitor will handle every stage of your claim and will be there to answer any questions you have.
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 Northampton and cross the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Quittance helped many Northampton injury claimants?
We can help you start a claim for no win, no fee injury compensation, whether you live in Northampton, Northamptonshire, or anywhere in the UK.
Regardless of whether you were hurt in a car or motorbike accident, at work or due to clinical negligence, your injury lawyer will recover the best possible compensation for your injuries.
Are claims run on a 100% No Win, No Fee basis?
If your claim is not successful, 100% of the solicitor's fees are covered. You don't have to pay any costs upfront, and only pay a standard success fee at the end, if you win your case.
Northampton injury solicitor reviews
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority regulates professional standards for solicitors in England and Wales, the actual quality of service varies widely. Personal recommendations, word of mouth and online reviews will make it easier choose the best injury lawyer for your needs.
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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 |
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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** |
|
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:
Paul Carvis, Personal injury solicitor
About the author
Paul is a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel, a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, and has served as a Deputy District Judge, giving him a uniquely broad understanding of the claims process.