We know how an injury can affect your life
If you were injured or became sick and someone else was at fault, we can help.
Whether you were injured as the result of a negligent driver, employer or any other party, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim.
Each year, we help hundreds of people in Paignton, Devon and throughout the UK. We can help you get the compensation you need too.
How did your injury happen?
Although some solicitors handle all types of claim, a specialist personal injury solicitor will give you the best chance of making a successful compensation claim.Read more:
Am I entitled to make a personal injury claim?
If you were hurt in an accident that was not your fault, the law entitles you to claim financial compensation. To make a successful claim, your injury must have happened:
- 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 points to consider?
Yes. There are quite a few other factors that can affect whether a successful compensation claim will be possible, such as the type of accident or the location of the injury.
A short phone consultation will tell you exactly where you stand. There is no obligation to start a claim with Quittance. If you prefer, you can check your claim online with our Injury Claim Checker.
What if the injured claimant is a child?
If you were injured as a child (under 18), you can start a claim at any time until your 21st birthday.
Regardless of when the injury occurred, an injured child's parent or legal guardian can start a compensation claim on behalf of the child at any point until the child's 18th birthday.
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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 Paignton
Vehicle accidents in Paignton are relatively common. Government data reveals there were 295 road accidents in Torbay in 2021 (244 slight accidents, 49 accidents and 2 fatalities). Incidents in the Paignton region in 2013 included traffic collisions on the single carriageway of the A3022 and B3060 junction and on the B3201 and A379 roundabout.
If you have been unfortunate enough to be injured in one of the 100's of serious road accidents that occur in Paignton and across the UK every year, you may be able to claim no win, no fee compensation.
Whether you have suffered an injury in a hit-and-run, or were hurt in a collision with another vehicle, our guide to road accident compensation sets out everything you need to know about the claims process.
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Paignton work accident claims
Official HSE statistics show that there were 0 fatal and 76 non-fatal work accidents in Torbay in 2021 (54 led to 7+ days off work).
| Work accidents in Torbay (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| General | 10% |
| Machinery related | 2% |
| Explosion related (e.g. dust) | 0% |
| Fire related (e.g. burns) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. carbon monoxide poisoning) | 3% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 12% |
| Lifting and carrying | 24% |
| Physical assault | 5% |
| Slip, trip or fall | 31% |
| Struck against | 5% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Hit by object | 6% |
| Crushed by something collapsing | 0% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation.
Whether you suffered an injury or illness working as a temp worker or a delivery driver, our work accident claim guide shows you how to make a successful work accident claim.
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Paignton clinical negligence claims
Medical negligence is the term used when a patient suffers an injury or illness as the result of the lack of care of a doctor or other medical professional. Our expert solicitor panel can help you claim compensation from a clinic or NHS trust responsible for Paignton.
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Paignton public place accident 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 on public transport or on a public footpath, and someone else was responsible, you may be able to start an injury claim.
If you've been injured in a public place, we can help you.
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Compensation claims for serious injuries
A catastrophic injury describes any case where a claimant's quality of life is has been so affected that they must make long-term or permanent changes to their daily life. Examples include spinal and skull fractures, complex fractures and serious head trauma.
If you have suffered a serious injury, we recognise how important a successful injury claim will be towards supporting your recovery.
Our panel of expert catastrophic injury solicitors understand the difference compensation can make to the lives of severely injured claimants.
Read more:Claim catastrophic injury compensation
Will I have to visit my 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.
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 Paignton and cross the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Quittance helped many claimants in Paignton?
Whether you live in Paignton, Devon or elsewhere, we can help you to make no win, no fee injury claim.
Whether your injury occurred whilst doing your job or due to medical negligence our team will make sure your claim is handled by a specialist injury solicitor.
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 won't have to pay a penny to start a claim.
Paignton injury solicitor reviews
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority regulates professional standards for solicitors in England and Wales, the actual quality of service varies widely. Online reviews and recommendations from friends and family will help you to 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:
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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.
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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.
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.