Why choose Quittance for your personal injury claim?
Our personal injury experts are here to help, so you can focus on your recovery.
If your injuries were caused by someone else's actions or negligence, you may be able to claim compensation.
We have helped injured claimants in Shropshire and across the UK claim No Win, No Fee compensation for their injuries.
What happened?
The process your solicitor will follow when making an injury claim will depend on where and how you were injured.
Please select how you were injured:
Am I entitled to make a personal injury claim?
The basic criteria for making a claim are that the injury must have occurred:
- within the last three years, and;
- another person was to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Is there anything else that can affect my eligibility to claim?
Yes. In reality, a number of factors can impact whether a successful compensation claim will be possible, such as the specific details of the accident, when the date of knowledge was or whether your claim meets your chosen solicitor's risk assessment criteria.
We would be happy to give you a clearer answer. Speak to a personal injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Instant Claim Checker.
How long does a child have to start a claim?
Claimants who were injured as a child have until their 21st birthday to make a claim on their own behalf. As an injured child's parent or guardian, you can act as a 'litigation friend' and instruct a solicitor to start a compensation claim on behalf of your 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.
Find out what your injury claim could be worth now:
Shropshire road accident claims
Car, HGV, cycle and motorcycle accidents in Shropshire are relatively common. Department of Transport data shows there were 458 road accidents in Shropshire in 2021 (337 slight accidents, 105 accidents and 16 fatalities).
You can claim compensation if you were injured as a driver or passenger and another road user was liable. You can also claim compensation if you were injured as a motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian.
Regardless of whether you sustained an injury in a cycling accident, or have been hurt in a car crash, our specialist team are here. our useful guide explains what you need to do to start a road accident injury claim.
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Shropshire work injury claims
According to the HSE, in 2021, there were 276 non-fatal and 1 fatal work-related accidents in Shropshire. 188 of these accidents led to 7 or more days off work for the injured worker.
| Work accidents in Shropshire (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Not specified | 12% |
| Electric shock injury | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 5% |
| Fire related (e.g. scars) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. PVC) | 0% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 7% |
| Injured by an animal | 2% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 23% |
| Assault | 8% |
| Slip, trip or fall (not from height) | 27% |
| Struck against | 1% |
| Hit by vehicle | 2% |
| Hit by object | 11% |
| 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.
Employers owe a duty of care to their staff. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a delivery driver or a warehouse worker, our work accident claim guide sets out everything you need to know about making a successful compensation claim.
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Shropshire medical negligence claims
Clinical negligence is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill as the result of a consultant or other health professional's carelessness. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you make a claim against one of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Shropshire, including Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital NHS Trust (The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Twympath Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire).
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Shropshire 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 your accident occurred in a pub or on a loose paving stone on a footpath, you could be able to start an injury claim.
If you or a family member has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Claim compensation for a serious injury
Serious injuries, often referred to as catastrophic injuries, are those which have a life-changing impact on an injured claimant and their family. These include brain or spinal injuries, amputation, burns or multiple fractures, but could also include injuries arising from medical negligence or pharmaceutical error.
We know how important a successful serious injury claim will be. Compensation will help to reduce the financial burden, and your specialist catastrophic injury solicitor will also liaise with insurers and care professionals, so you can focus on your recovery.
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Claim serious injury compensation
Do I need to visit a solicitor's office?
If you are planning to start a claim, you do not need to go to a solicitor's office.
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 start a claim, you will speak to a specialist solicitor. Your solicitor will always be available to answer any questions, and they will keep you updated every step of the way.
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 Shropshire and cross the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Have you helped many claimants in Shropshire?
Each year, we help hundreds of injured people in Shropshire, the West Midlands and across the country.
Whether you have been injured whilst doing your job, in a car accident or in a public place we can introduce you to the right solicitor for your claim.
Is your service 100% No Win, No Fee?
Our no win, no fee service means that 100% of your legal fees are covered if your case is not successful. This gives you the peace of mind that you will never be out of pocket.
Shropshire solicitor reviews
All personal injury solicitors are regulated by the SRA. Although injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, service levels can vary. Online reviews and word of mouth can make it easier to decide which solicitor 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:
|
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 |
|
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.