Years of experience helping injured claimants
If an injury or illness has affected your life or ability to work, we can help.
If your injuries were caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to claim financial compensation.
We have helped injured people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and throughout the UK get the compensation they need.
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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Do I qualify for personal injury compensation?
The basic criteria for making a claim are that the injury must have occurred:
- 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. There are a number of other factors that can affect whether a successful no win, no fee claim will be possible, such as the context of your injury or the location of the injury.
It costs nothing to find out if you are eligible to claim compensation. Speak to a personal injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001. If you prefer, you can check your claim online with our Injury Claim Checker.
Can I claim compensation on behalf of a child?
If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf. If you suffered an injury as a child, you have until you turn 21 years old to claim compensation.
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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.
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Road accident claims in Nottingham
Vehicle accidents in Nottingham are reasonably common. Government data reveals there were 803 road accidents in Nottingham in 2021, including 638 slight accidents, 162 accidents and 3 fatalities. Incidents in the Nottingham region in 2013 included car crashes on the A60 and A6130 roundabout and on the one way street of the A6008 and A60 junction.
If you've been injured by another road user's actions or negligence, we can help you get the support and financial compensation you need for your recovery.
Whether you sustained an injury in a motorcycle accident, or have been hurt in a collision, our team can help. Our useful guide explains how to start a road accident injury claim.
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Work injury claims in Nottingham
Nottingham Health and Safety Executive data for 2021 revealed there were 319 non-fatal and 0 fatal work accidents. The injured worker was required to take 7 or more days off work in 244 cases.
| Work accidents in Nottingham (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 14% |
| Electrical injury | 0% |
| Machinery related | 4% |
| Explosion related (e.g. Nitroglycerine) | 0% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. arsenic poisoning) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 8% |
| Animal related (e.g. veterinary) | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 21% |
| Physical attack | 11% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 29% |
| Struck against | 2% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Struck by object | 7% |
| Trapped under falling object | 0% |
If you were injured at work and someone else was to blame, you may be able to claim compensation.
All employers owe a duty of care to their employees. Whether you were injured or made ill when working as a personal trainer or a roofer, our guide to work accident claims shows you how best to make a successful claim.
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Medical negligence claims in Nottingham
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) describes when a person is injured due to the lack of care of a doctor or other medical professional. If you have been the victim of clinical negligence, our panel of specialist clinical negligence solicitors can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Nottingham.
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Public place injury claims in Nottingham
By law, an individual or organisation that owns or occupies a property has a responsibility for the safety of anyone who visits it.
Whether you were injured on an uneven pavement or in a hotel, and the owner or occupier of the location was responsible, you could be entitled to claim.
If you have been injured in an accident in public, we can help you make a public place accident claim for financial compensation.
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Claim compensation for a serious injury
Catastrophic injuries that involve long-term treatment and recovery, or have a debilitating impact on your life, include brain or spinal injuries. Facial scarring, injuries to the senses, and health conditions such as Chronic Pain Syndrome are also considered to be life-altering injuries.
Your solicitor will liaise with doctors, health professionals and insurance providers to ensure you receive the care you need. Serious injury compensation will help to reduce the impact of bills and other expenses, so you can concentrate on your recovery.
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Will I need to meet my solicitor face to face?
When making a personal injury claim, you won't need to attend your solicitor's office at any stage.
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.
If you decide to make a compensation claim, your solicitor will take you through the process over the phone. You will be able to speak to your solicitor at any stage and you wlll receive regular updates.
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 Nottingham and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Have you helped many Nottingham injury claimants?
We help 100's of injured workers, road users and other claimants in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire every year.
A specialist solicitor will fight hard to settle your claim and recover the best possible compensation sum, regardless of whether you were injured during a negligent medical procedure or in a car or motorbike accident.
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 takes the financial risk out of making a claim.
Nottingham 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 to decide which injury lawyer 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.
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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:
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Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
|---|---|
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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.
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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:
Jonathan Speight, Senior litigator
About the author
Jonathan has over 30 years' experience in the personal injury sector and has been awarded the rank of Senior Litigator by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).