Have you suffered from an eye injury, partial vision loss or blindness due to someone else’s actions or negligence? You may be able to claim compensation on a no-win, no-fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and if you win, our fees come out of your compensation.
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An eye injury claim is a type of legal claim for compensation after you’ve sustained an injury to your eye due to someone else’s negligence. This could be caused by an accident at work, a public incident, a road traffic collision, or other situations where health and safety measures were not met. If someone else was at fault, you may be able to claim.
You usually have three years to make an eye injury claim. This runs from the date of the accident, or from when you first knew your injury was caused by it.
For those under the age of 18, the three years do not usually begin until the child has turned 18. This means a claim can be brought at any point up to their 21st birthday.
It’s best to get in touch early, while evidence is still fresh.
Eye injuries can happen in many different ways, which means there are several types of eye injury compensation claims. The most common include:
partial or complete blindness, which may be short-term or permanent.
broken bones around the eye.
damage caused by exposure to harmful substances.
penetrating injuries from sharp objects.
such as metal shards, wood splinters, or other debris.
surface damage to the cornea.
internal bleeding or haemorrhaging in the eye.
separation of the retina from the back of the eye.
injury affecting vision signalling.
painful swelling or irritation of the coloured part of the eye.
We’ll help work out which type of claim applies to your situation and who should be held responsible.
An eye injury, vision loss or blindness can affect every part of your life, from your ability to work to your independence and confidence. A successful eye injury claim can give you the financial security and support you need to adapt and move forward. Compensation can help you:
Time off work and the need for rehabilitation can affect your earnings, making compensation essential to reduce financial strain.
Specialist treatment can help protect your remaining vision and support recovery.
This helps you get the right equipment to maintain your independence.
Adaptations can help you move safely and comfortably in your own environment.
Coping with vision loss can be distressing, and funding for counselling or support services can make a real difference.
We keep the process clear and supportive, so you can focus on your recovery while we take care of the legal side.
Contact us for a free, no obligation assessment. We will listen to what has happened and confirm whether you have a valid eye injury claim.
This may include accident reports, CCTV footage, witness details, photographs, and medical records that show how your eye injury happened.
We then approach the person, organisation or insurer responsible for your eye injury and begin the legal process on your behalf.
Most eye injury claims are settled without going to court. If an offer is made, we will explain it clearly and only move forward if you are happy.
Throughout the process, Throughout the process, our personal injury team will keep you informed and guide you every step of the way and guiding you every step of the way.
Speak to our friendly team today. You are not alone, and you may have a case.
You may be able to claim if you suffered an eye injury or sight loss because someone else was careless. We’ll need to show they were at fault, and that this caused your injury. We can check this for you for free.
A no-win, no-fee agreement, also called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), means you don’t pay anything upfront. If your claim isn’t successful, you won’t pay our legal fees. If we win, our fees are taken from your compensation, and we’ll explain exactly how much before you sign anything. We’ll also arrange After the Event (ATE) insurance, which covers certain costs if your claim doesn’t succeed. This protection depends on you being honest throughout your claim.
Yes, if you suffered an eye injury in the workplace and you believe this is due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to claim compensation. Common eye injuries at work could be caused by:
By law, your employer must have insurance to cover claims like this, so any compensation is paid by their insurer. Find out more about accident at work claims.
Yes, if you have suffered an eye injury, vision loss or blindness due to a medical professional’s negligence, you may be able to claim compensation. This could include:
We’ll need medical evidence to show the treatment fell below the standard you should have received, and that this caused your injury or made it worse.
Yes. If you were injured in a violent crime, you may be able to claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), even if the attacker isn’t caught. In some cases, you can also claim against the person responsible. Eye injuries from assaults can include:
Yes, if you have sustained an eye injury due to a car accident, you may be able to claim compensation for your injuries, provided the other party is at fault. An eye injury in this type of accident could be due to:
This may include CCTV footage, medical reports, police reports, witnesses’ contact details, proof of financial losses, photographic proof of the injury or even a personal diary of symptoms.
These help show what happened and how the injury has affected you. If you don’t have everything, don’t worry. We’ll help you gather what you need.
In most cases, you will not need to go to court, as most eye accident claims are settled outside of court through negotiation between your solicitor and the insurance company of the party responsible for the injury.
If an agreement cannot be reached, however, the claim may proceed to court. If this happens, your expert eye injury solicitor will guide you through the process and handle the legal steps on your behalf.
Every case is different – meaning, each resolution period differs, too. If the defendant admits liability, the claim could be resolved, and you could receive compensation within a few months.
However, for more complicated cases – such as disputes over medical evidence or neglect – this could be longer.
That depends on how serious your injury is and the impact it’s had on your life. We can’t give you a figure straight away, and that’s not us being cagey. We need to arrange a medical examination first, and the report tells us the full extent of your injuries. Once we have it, we can give you a proper picture. In the meantime, our compensation calculator can give you a rough guide.
Your claim will be handled by our personal injury team. The team is made up mainly of solicitors and trainee solicitors, supported by paralegals and legal secretaries.
Your hospital records show the treatment you had. An independent medical report looks at how your injury affects you now and in the future. That’s what your compensation is based on, so it’s a key part of your claim.
We’ll send you a secure link to sign your documents online. If you have any trouble, just call us and we’ll talk you through it.
We have extensive experience handling eye injury, vision loss and serious personal injury claims.
Nothing to pay upfront. If you win, our fees come out of your compensation.
Every eye injury claim is different, so we tailor our service to your situation and the impact your injury has had on your life.
We’ll work hard to get you the best outcome and support you every step of the way.
If you have suffered an eye injury due to someone else’s negligence, contact CEL Solicitors today to explore your compensation options.
