Have you sustained a serious injury that you believe is due to someone else’s negligence? You don’t have to face it alone. You may have the right to claim serious injury compensation and support 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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A serious injury claim is a type of legal claim for compensation after sustaining a significant injury caused by another person’s negligence. But what defines a ‘serious’ injury?
A serious injury—also known as a catastrophic injury—involves significant harm, often resulting in major medical care. It could cause long-term disability or permanently affect your life and, in some cases, can even result in fatalities.
If you believe the serious injury is someone else’s fault—whether that’s a workplace employer, a medical professional, or a road traffic incident—you may be entitled to claim. You will need to prove that someone owed you a duty of care, that it was breached, and that the breach caused your injury.
You usually have three years to start a serious injury claim. This runs from the date of the accident, or from when you first knew your injury was caused by it. For fatal accidents, the three years run from the date of death, or from when the family first knew the death may have been caused by someone else. For children, the three years start on their 18th birthday. Different rules can apply if someone lacks mental capacity. It’s best to get in touch early, while evidence is still fresh.
Serious injury claims can arise in different ways depending on the type of injury. Common causes include workplace accidents, road traffic collisions, medical negligence, and public liability incidents. Each type of claim is unique, and we tailor our approach to each claim, and work hard to get you the compensation you’re entitled to.
Here are some examples of injuries that would be deemed serious and, if caused by someone else, may lead to a compensation claim:
Traumatic brain injuries can drastically alter your day-to-day life.
Conditions such as Chronic Pain Syndrome (CPS) caused by negligence.
Partial or total loss of sight with a life-changing impact.
Severe burns affecting quality of life and causing extreme suffering.
Serious fractures leaving you unable to work or causing long-term disability.
Injuries with both physical and emotional effects.
Loss of limbs due to an accident.
Life-changing injuries affecting mobility and independence.
If a loved one dies due to negligence, compensation can support the family.
Serious injury compensation is designed to help you regain control of your life and provide financial security. It can cover immediate costs, ongoing support, and future needs. Here’s how compensation can help:
Compensation can cover all necessary medical costs, including surgery, medication, therapy, and rehabilitation. This helps you get the care you need without added money worries.
Loss of earnings, both current and future, can be compensated so you and your family maintain financial stability while you focus on recovery.
Funding for in-home care, personal assistance, or specialist services can be included if your injury affects your independence or daily activities.
Serious injuries often require home or vehicle adaptations and specialist equipment like wheelchairs or walking aids. Compensation can cover these essential adjustments.
Claims can also include damages for psychological impacts such as PTSD, anxiety, or grief, and in tragic cases, funeral and bereavement costs.
We make the process straightforward so you can focus on recovery. Our step-by-step approach ensures you know exactly what to expect:
Your health should always be your priority. Get immediate medical treatment and keep a detailed record of your injuries, treatment, and any advice from healthcare professionals.
Collect evidence to support your claim, including medical reports, accident reports, witness statements, CCTV footage, or any other relevant documents that demonstrate the cause and impact of your injury.
We’ll look at your case for free and explain your options. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis, so there’s nothing to pay upfront.
We’ll look at the details of your injury, explain your legal rights and talk you through what you could claim for.
We’ll prepare and file the necessary legal documents to start your claim, detailing the circumstances of the incident and the injuries sustained.
Many serious injury claims are settled outside of court. We’ll negotiate with the other side’s insurer to get a fair settlement that reflects your losses.
If a settlement cannot be reached, your solicitor may take your case to court. We will instruct barristers to represent you and guide you through every stage of the legal process, ensuring your case is presented effectively.
Speak to our friendly team today. You are not alone, and you may have a case.
You may be able to claim if you, or a loved one, were seriously injured because someone else was careless. We’ll need to show they were at fault, and that this caused the injury. We can check this for you for free.
That depends on how serious the 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 medical evidence first, and with serious injuries we may need reports from more than one specialist. Once we have them, we can give you a proper picture. In the meantime, our compensation calculator can give you a rough guide.
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 were partly to blame, your compensation may be reduced to reflect your share. For example, if you were found 25% to blame, you’d receive 75% of the full amount. This is sometimes called contributory negligence. We’ll explain where you stand.
Yes – you can make a claim on behalf of a loved one who’s suffered a serious injury, especially if the injury has left them without the mental capacity to handle their own legal affairs.
A trusted family member or carer can represent the injured person as a “litigation friend”.
Yes. 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.
This may include CCTV footage, police reports, medical records, accident reports, witness statements or even extracts from a personal diary recording symptoms. In some cases, financial documents may also be required to show the impact the injury has had on the family.
These help show what happened and how the injury has affected you and your family. 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. Most serious injury claims are settled outside of court through negotiation between your solicitor and the insurance company of the party responsible.
However, if an agreement cannot be reached, the claim may proceed to court. If this happens, your expert serious 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 in a few months.
However, for more complicated cases – such as disputes over medical evidence or neglect, especially if the injury has affected the patient’s long-term recovery, or if a loved one has died – this could take longer.
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 understand how overwhelming a serious injury can be. Our team steps in to take care of everything while you focus on recovery. Our commitment is built on expertise, trust, and proven results.
We have extensive experience handling serious personal injury claims.
Nothing to pay upfront. If you win, our fees come out of your compensation.
Every claim is different, so we tailor our service to your individual needs.
Our personal injury lawyers are committed to achieving the best outcome for our clients.
