No Win, No Fee injury compensation
If your life has been affected by illness or injury, we are here to help.
You may be able to claim injury compensation for any pain, suffering and financial losses.
Every year, we help hundreds of people in Worksop, Nottinghamshire and throughout the UK get the compensation they need.
How did your injury happen?
Although some solicitors handle all types of claim, a specialist personal injury solicitor will give you the best chance of making a successful compensation claim.Read more:
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.
Is there anything else that can affect my eligibility to claim?
Yes. In reality, several other factors can affect whether a successful no win, no fee claim will be possible, such as the circumstances of your accident or where the injury occurred.
It costs nothing to find out if you are eligible to claim compensation. Speak to an injury solicitor now on 0800 376 1001. If you prefer, you can check your claim online with our Online Claim Checker.
Can I claim compensation on behalf of a child?
If you are the parent or guardian of an injured child, you can start a claim on their behalf.
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.
Find out what your injury claim could be worth now:
Worksop road accident claims
Accidents on Worksop's roads are reasonably common. Official gov.uk data for 2021 shows there were 1640 road accidents in Nottinghamshire. There were 1235 slight accidents, 381 accidents and 24 fatal accidents in 2021. Accidents in Worksop in 2013 included collisions on the roundabout of the A57 and A60 junction and on the A57 and B6034 roundabout.
If you've been injured in a road traffic accident in Worksop, 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 were injured in a motorcycle accident, or have been hurt in a collision, our expert guide explains how to make a road accident claim.
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Work accident claims in Worksop
Nottinghamshire Health and Safety Executive data for 2021 revealed there were 678 non-fatal and 0 fatal work accidents. The injured worker was required to take 7 or more days off work in 508 cases.
| Nottinghamshire work accidents (RIDAGGR) | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Unspecified | 11% |
| Electrocution | 0% |
| Machinery related injury | 5% |
| Exposed to explosion | 0% |
| Fire related (e.g. scars) | 0% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. mercury poisoning) | 1% |
| Fall from height | 4% |
| Animal related (e.g. serious cat scratches) | 0% |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 27% |
| Physical assault | 21% |
| Slip or trip | 18% |
| Struck against | 3% |
| Hit by vehicle | 1% |
| Struck by object | 9% |
| Trapped underneath something | 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 firefighter or a shop worker, our work injury claim guide explains your rights and to make a successful work accident claim.
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Clinical negligence claims in Worksop
Clinical negligence (medical negligence) is the term for when a patient is injured or becomes ill due to the lack of care of a doctor or other medical professional. We can help you make a claim against any of the clinics and NHS trusts covering Worksop.
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Public place accidents claims in Worksop
There is a legal duty on the owners (occupiers) of premises to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether your accident occurred in a hotel or in a playground, you may be entitled to claim.
If you have been injured in an accident in public, we can help you make a public place accident claim for financial compensation.
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Serious injury compensation claims
Catastrophic injuries that require extensive or ongoing treatment, or have a debilitating impact on your life, could include brain or spinal injuries, amputation, burns or multiple fractures, but could also include other injuries such as eye injuries, bowel cancer and serious pharmaceutical error.
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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Claim serious injury compensation
Will I need to meet my solicitor face to face?
There is no need to visit your solicitor's office in person if you are thinking about making a claim.
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.
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 Worksop and cross the UK.
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FAQs
Has Quittance helped many injury claimants in Worksop?
We can help you make a no win, no fee injury claim whether you live in Worksop, 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, in a car or bike accident or in a supermarket.
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.
Worksop injury solicitor reviews
All solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Despite the strict professional standards that lawyers must meet, the quality of service they deliver can vary.
Online reviews and word of mouth can help you to select which solicitor is the right fit 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:
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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** |
|
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.