Years of experience helping injured claimants
Our personal injury experts are here to help, so you can focus on your recovery.
You may be able to claim injury compensation for any pain, suffering and financial losses.
We have helped injured people in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and across the UK claim compensation for their injuries.
What caused your injury?
Starting a personal injury claim is not complicated, but the process will differ depending on how and where you were injured.
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Will I be able to make a claim?
If you were injured in an accident that was not your fault, you should be able to claim financial compensation. To make a successful claim, your injury must have happened:
- in the last three years, and;
- someone else was to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Is there anything else that can affect my eligibility to claim?
Yes. There are several other factors that can affect whether a successful claim will be possible, such as the context of your injury or the location of the injury.
Speak to a legally trained expert now on 0800 376 1001 to find out if you have a claim. You can also find out if you have a claim with our Injury Claim Checker.
Can I claim if I was injured as a child?
If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf, at any time until the child's 18th birthday.
If you were injured when you were under 18 years old, you have until your 21st birthday to make claim.
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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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Sutton Coldfield road accident claims
Vehicle accidents in Sutton Coldfield are relatively common. Department of Transport data reveals there were 2806 road accidents in Birmingham in 2021, including 2424 slight accidents, 359 accidents and 23 fatal accidents.
If you've been injured in a road traffic accident in Sutton Coldfield, 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 have been involved in a hit-and-run, or have been hurt in a crash on the motorway, our expert team can help. Our guide to road accident compensation claims explains what you need to know about making a claim.
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Work accident claims in Sutton Coldfield
In 2021, there were 850 non-fatal work accidents and 1 fatalities in Birmingham.
| HSE-reported Birmingham work accidents | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 11% |
| Electric shock injury | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 3% |
| Explosives related | 0% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. industrial and air pollution) | 1% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 8% |
| Animal related (e.g. serious cat scratches) | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 26% |
| Physical attack | 9% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 27% |
| Struck against | 4% |
| Hit by vehicle | 1% |
| Hit by object | 10% |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim compensation.
Whether you were injured while working as a roofer or a delivery driver, our guide to work accident claims shows you how to make a successful no win, no fee claim.
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Clinical negligence claims in Sutton Coldfield
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) is the term for when a patient is injured as the result of the lack of care of a GP, nurse or other health worker. We can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts responsible for Sutton Coldfield, including Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Trust Headquarters, 3, Priestley Wharf, Holt Street, Birmingham, West Midlands).
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Public place accidents claims in Sutton Coldfield
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 happened in a gym or when travelling on public transport, you may be entitled to make an injury claim.
If you've been hurt in an accident in a public area, we can help you.
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Serious injury claims
Claims for particularly serious injuries might include brain or spinal injuries, but could also include other injuries such as eye injuries, bowel cancer and serious pharmaceutical error.
Personal injury solicitors understand the importance of focussing on treatment and recovery. Your solicitor will take care of the legal process and will coordinate with medical professionals and insurance companies at every stage of the claim.
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Catastrophic injury compensation claims
Will I need to travel to 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.
On a quick phone call with a friendly advisor, you can explain what happened and find out if you may have a claim. There is no obligation to start a claim.
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 Sutton Coldfield and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Have you helped many Sutton Coldfield injury claimants?
We help 100's of injured workers, road users and other claimants in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham 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 at work or during a negligent medical procedure.
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.
Sutton Coldfield personal injury solicitor reviews
The SRA regulate the professional standards of all injury solicitors. Despite this, service levels do vary from firm to firm.
Online reviews and personal recommendations can make it easier 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:
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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 |
|
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:
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.