Personal Injury Solicitors
Swanley

Have you been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault?

Has your ability to work or daily life been affected by your injury? We're here to help.

You can make a no win, no fee compensation claim with the help and support of a personal injury solicitor.

What happened?

The injury claims process varies according to how your injury happened.

Please select how you were injured:

Work accidents Road accidents Public places Medical negligence Other accidents

Do I have a personal injury claim?

You should be able to make a compensation claim if you sustained an injury:

• within the last three years, and;
• another person was at least partly to blame, and;
• that person owed you a duty of care.

To get a clearer idea if you can make a claim, you can check your claim online, or for a more definitive answer, speak to an injury claims advisor on 0800 376 1001.

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 circumstances of your accident or the location of the injury.

A short phone consultation will tell you whether you can claim. There is no obligation to start a claim with Quittance. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Instant Claim Checker.

Can I start an injury claim on behalf of a child?

Whether you were injured in a shop or park, at school, or in any other situation, you can start a claim at any point until your 21st birthday.

An injured child's parent or legal guardian can start a compensation claim on behalf of the child, as a 'litigation friend'.

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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.

Read more:

A complete list of recoverable losses in an injury claim

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.

Road accident claims in Swanley

Road accidents in Swanley are quite common. Government data indicates there were 4288 road accidents in Kent in 2021; 3539 slight accidents, 697 accidents and 52 fatalities. Accidents in Swanley in 2013 included traffic collisions on the dual carriageway of the A20 and M25 roundabout and on the B2173 and B258 roundabout.

If you have been unfortunate enough to be injured in one of the 100's of serious road accidents that occur in Swanley and across the UK every year, you may be able to claim no win, no fee compensation.

Whether you have suffered an injury as a pedestrian, or have been hurt in a crash at a junction, we can assist. This guide explains how to make a road accident compensation claim.

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Road accident compensation claims

Swanley work accident claims

Per 100,000 workers, there were 182 non-fatal work accidents and 0.27 fatalities in Kent in 2021.

Have you been injured at work and your employer, or another member of staff, was responsible? If so you may be able to claim compensation through your employer's liability insurance.

Whether you suffered an injury or illness working as an HGV driver or an electrician, our work injury claim guide explains your legal rights and how you can make a successful compensation claim.

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Work accident claims

How common are work accidents in Swanley?

Swanley clinical negligence claims

When a person is injured due to the carelessness of a doctor or other health worker, it may be possible to claim compensation for medical negligence. Our expert solicitor panel can help you claim compensation from a private clinic or NHS trust covering Swanley.

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Claim clinical negligence compensation

Swanley public place injury claims

A compensation claim for an injury on property or land that is accessible to the general public is called a public liability claim.

Whether your accident happened on a station platform or in a public park, and someone else was responsible, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a public place, we can help.

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Public place accident compensation claims

Compensation claims for serious injuries

Serious or 'catastrophic' injuries are those that can have a long-term impact on your life. Serious injuries typically include brain injuries, amputations or paraplegia, and can also include other injuries and chronic conditions.

If you have suffered a serious injury, we understand the vital difference a successful claim can make.

Compensation can ease the financial load and reduce stress, helping you and your family to focus on your recovery. Our panel of expert serious injury solicitors coordinate with insurance providers and medical professionals, to help you get the rounded support you need.

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Claim serious injury compensation

Will I need to go into a solicitor's office?

Personal injury claims are conducted remotely. This means you won't have to travel to your solicitor's office when making a claim.

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.

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 Swanley and cross the UK.

• FREE
  consultation
• Find out
  if you can claim
• No obligation
  to start a claim

Frequently asked questions

Has Quittance helped many injury claimants in Swanley?

We can help you make a no win, no fee injury claim whether you live in Swanley, Kent, or anywhere across the UK.

Your lawyer will work hard to recover the best possible compensation for your injuries, regardless of whether you were injured in a supermarket or in a car crash.

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.

Swanley solicitor reviews

All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, but service levels vary considerably. Online reviews and recommendations from friends and family 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:

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:
Howard Willis, Personal injury solicitor

About the author

Howard Willis 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.