Have you been hurt in an accident that wasn't your fault?
We're here to 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 Wallasey, Merseyside and across the UK get the compensation they need to fund their recovery.
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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Am I eligible to make a personal injury claim?
You should be able to claim financial compensation for your injury if the accident (or date of injury diagnosis) happened:
- in the last three years, and;
- someone else was to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Are there any other factors that could affect my right to claim?
Yes. In practice, several other factors can affect whether a successful no win, no fee claim will be possible, such as the circumstances of your accident or the location of the injury.
It costs nothing to find out if you are entitled to injury compensation. Speak to a legal expert now on 0800 376 1001. You can also find out if you have a claim with our Online Claim Checker.
How long does a child have to start a claim?
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.
Anyone who was injured either during their birth or as a child can start a claim themselves once they turn 18 years old.
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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 Wallasey
Accidents on Wallasey's roads are relatively common. Government data indicates there were 524 road accidents in Wirral in 2021; 387 slight accidents, 132 accidents and 5 fatalities. Accidents in the Wallasey area in 2013 included collisions on the single carriageway of the B5145 and A5088 crossroads and on the A554 and M53 roundabout.
All road users in Wallasey and across the UK, owe a legal duty of care to each other, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. If someone else was to blame for your injury, you may be able to claim compensation.
Regardless of whether you have suffered an injury in a cycling accident, or have been hurt in a car accident, our expert team can help. Our road accident compensation claim guide explains everything you need to know about the claims process.
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Work accident claims in Wallasey
In Wirral, there were 181 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in 2021, according to official Government data.
| Wirral work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undefined | 10% |
| Electric shock injury | 0% |
| Machinery related | 3% |
| Explosion related (e.g. Nitroglycerine) | 0% |
| Exposed to fire | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. perchlorate) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 8% |
| Injured by an animal | 1% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 21% |
| Assault | 6% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 36% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 1% |
| Hit by object | 10% |
| Trapped under falling object | 0% |
If you've suffered an injury following an accident at work, you may be able to claim financial compensation for your injuries and any costs incurred as a result of your accident.
Whether your accident happened while working as a builder or a hairdresser, our guide to work accident claims explains your legal rights and how to start a successful compensation claim.
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Clinical negligence claims in Wallasey
Clinical (or medical) negligence is the term for when a patient suffers an injury or illness due to the lack of care of a GP or other health worker. Quittance's expert panel of injury lawyers can help you claim compensation from one of the private clinics and NHS trusts covering Wallasey, including Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside).
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Occupiers liability injury claims in Wallasey
Occupiers' liability refers to the legal duty of care owed by property owners to anyone who visits their property.
Whether you were hurt when travelling on public transport or on a public highway, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
If you or a family member has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Serious injury compensation claims
Serious injury claims, include compensation for life-altering injuries such as brain injuries, amputations or paraplegia, but could also include scarring, injuries and illness caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals.
If your life, or the life of a family member, has been affected by a serious injury, we can help.
A claim will ease the financial burden, helping you and your family to focus on your recovery. Our panel of expert serious injury lawyers coordinate with insurance providers and medical professionals, so you get the rounded support you need.
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Serious injury compensation claims
Do I need to visit a solicitor's office?
When making a personal injury claim, you won't need to attend your solicitor's office at any stage.
You can begin with a free phone consultation with a legally-trained advisor. Your advisor will set out your options for compensation, and there is no obligation to proceed.
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 Wallasey and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Has Quittance helped many Wallasey injury claimants?
We can help you start a claim for no win, no fee injury compensation, whether you live in Wallasey, Merseyside, or anywhere in the UK.
Regardless of whether you were hurt as a result of a missed diagnosis or at work, your injury lawyer will recover the best possible compensation for your injuries.
Do you work on a 100% No Win, No Fee basis?
Our no win, no fee service means that 100% of your legal fees are covered if your case is not successful. You will not need to pay anything upfront to start a claim.
Wallasey personal injury solicitor reviews
All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, service levels can vary.
Online reviews and personal recommendations will make it easier 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:
|
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 |
|
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:
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.