Personal injury claims help and support
If your life or the life of a loved one has been affected by an injury, we can help.
If your injuries were caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to claim financial compensation.
We have helped hundreds of people in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire and across the UK. We can help you claim your compensation too.
How did your injury occur?
Starting a personal injury claim is not complicated, but the process will differ depending on how and where you were injured.
Please select how you were injured to find out more:
Am I entitled to make a personal injury claim?
You should be eligible to make an injury claim if your injury occurred:
- within the last three years (except in the case of children), and;
- another person was negligent or at fault, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Is there anything else that can affect my eligibility to claim?
Yes. Practically speaking, there are several factors that can have a bearing on whether a successful compensation claim will be possible, including the circumstances of your accident, how close to the claim limitation date you are or whether there is sufficient evidence to support your claim.
We would be happy to give you a clearer answer. Speak to an expert now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Personal Injury Claim Checker.
Can I start an injury claim on behalf of a child?
An injured child's parent or legal guardian can start a compensation claim on behalf of the child, as a 'litigation friend'.
If you were injured when you were under 18 years old, you have until your 21st birthday to make claim.
Read more:
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.
Find out what your injury claim could be worth now:
West Bridgford road accident claims
Car, HGV, bike and motorcycle accidents in West Bridgford are quite common. Government data reveals there were 1640 road accidents in Nottinghamshire in 2021, including 1235 slight accidents, 381 accidents and 24 fatalities. Accidents in West Bridgford in 2013 included collisions on the single carriageway of the A60 and A6011 junction and on the dual carriageway of the A52 and A453 other junction.
We can help people injured in road accidents that have occurred in West Bridgford and throughout England and Wales. You may be able to claim compensation if you were injured as a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian and another road user was liable.
Regardless of whether you were injured as a pedestrian, or were a passenger in a car accident, our road accident compensation claim guide explains what you need to know about the compensation process.
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Work accident claims in West Bridgford
In 2021, there were 678 non-fatal work accidents and 0 fatalities in Nottinghamshire, based on official records.
| Nottinghamshire work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Undetermined | 14% |
| Electrical injury | 0% |
| Machinery related | 4% |
| Explosion related (e.g. Nitroglycerine) | 0% |
| Fire related | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. arsenic poisoning) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 8% |
| Animal related (e.g. veterinary) | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 21% |
| Physical attack | 11% |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 29% |
| Struck against | 2% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 2% |
| Struck by object | 7% |
| Trapped under falling object | 0% |
If you were injured at work in the last three years, you may be able to claim compensation.
Employers and site operators owe a duty of care to their staff, to visitors and contractors. Whether you sustained an injury when working as a plumber or a school teacher, our work injury claim guide covers everything you need to know about making a successful work accident claim.
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Clinical negligence claims in West Bridgford
Clinical negligence is the term for when a patient is injured due to the carelessness of a registrar, nurse or other health worker. Our expert solicitor panel can help you make a claim against a private clinic or NHS trust covering West Bridgford, including East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (1 Horizon Place, Mellors Way, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire).
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Public place accidents claims in West Bridgford
A compensation claim for an injury on property or land that is accessible to the general public is called a public liability claim.
Whether you were injured on land maintained by the local authority or in a nightclub, and someone else was at fault, you may be entitled to claim.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Claim compensation for a serious injury
Serious and catastrophic injuries typically include serious burns, complex fractures and head trauma, and can also include other injuries and chronic conditions.
Our panel of expert catastrophic injury solicitors understand the difference compensation can make to the lives of severely injured claimants.
Compensation will ease the financial burden and reduce stress, so you can focus on your recovery and rehabilitation. Your solicitor will work with insurance providers and medical professionals, to help you get the support you need.
Read more:
Serious injury compensation claims
Will I need to travel to a solicitor's office?
There is no need to visit your solicitor's office in person if you are thinking about making a claim.
You can talk to a legally-trained advisor about your accident or injury, before you choose to start a claim.
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 West Bridgford and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Has Quittance helped many injury claimants in West Bridgford?
We can help you make a no win, no fee injury claim whether you live in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, 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 at work or in a public park.
Do you work on 100% No Win, No Fee?
If your claim is not successful, 100% of the solicitor's fees are covered. With nothing to pay up front, you only pay a success fee if your solicitor wins your case.
West Bridgford 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 will help you find the right solicitor for your claim.
Read more:
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.
Read more:
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.
Read more:
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:
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.