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Quick facts on personal injury claims

• With most legal cases, you have three years from the date of injury, accident or from when you become aware of the injury, to start legal proceedings.
• Personal injury claims are not solely about money; they can be about care packages, rehabilitation and the wider impacts on your life.
• Common personal injury accident claims include road traffic accidents, accidents at work, injuries in public places and serious injuries caused by a crime or care home negligence.
• Many claims start with a no-obligation consultation to help you understand your options, and no-win-no-fee payment options are available.
• A personal injury claim process typically includes investigating the fault, gathering evidence, exploring medical reports and negotiating settlements or commencing court proceedings if required.
• Our personal injury solicitors and lawyers have a proven track record.
• We are nationally recognised, ranked Band 1 for personal injury in the Midlands in the 2026 Chambers UK and recommended by The Legal 500 for complex, high‑value claims.

Am I entitled to make a personal injury claim?

You may be entitled to bring a personal injury claim if you were injured because someone else was negligent and your claim is within the personal injury claim time limit.

Typically, you can make a claim if you were injured in a road traffic accident, at work, in a public place, or through a defective product or negligent treatment, provided another party was at fault. Most adults must start their claim within three years of the accident or of first realising the injury was linked to it. More generous limits can apply for children and people who lack capacity. If you are unsure, speak to us urgently so we can protect your position. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will quickly assess whether you have a viable claim and explain your next steps clearly, without all the legal speak.

What is the personal injury claims process?

The personal injury claim process involves investigating the accident or injury, gathering medical evidence, and negotiating a settlement to cover your losses. The aim to is secure fair compensation for your personal injury accident claim.

There are five clear steps:

1. Initial consultation: We review what happened, your injuries and prospects of success, including the personal injury claim time limit that applies.
2. Evidence gathering: We obtain accident reports, witness statements, photographs, CCTV and liability evidence to prove fault.
3. Medical assessment: Independent medical experts assess your injuries and long‑term impact, forming the backbone of your personal injury claim’s valuation.
4. Valuing your claim: We assess your claim in two areas. ‘General Damages’ where your pain, suffering and loss of amenity will be considered, and ‘Special Damages’ where your financial losses such as lost earnings, care, treatment, aids and adaptations will be assessed.
5. Negotiation and settlement: We negotiate with insurers, issue court proceedings if needed, and work to secure interim payments where liability is accepted.

General Damages compensate for the injury itself; Special Damages cover the financial consequences flowing from it. If you have suffered an accident, contact our specialist personal injury solicitors and lawyers as early as possible so we can start the personal injury claim process without delay.

How to start a personal injury claim with a specialist solicitor

To start a personal injury claim, contact our specialist personal injury solicitors for free, impartial initial advice from a dedicated personal injury lawyer.

Your first conversation with us is always free and without obligation, focused on understanding what happened, how you have been affected and whether you have a viable personal injury claim. We explain funding options clearly, including no-win-no-fee arrangements where appropriate, and confirm what costs you might recover from the other side if you succeed. Our team has deep experience in personal injury claims arising from road traffic accidents, accidents at work and injuries in public places, including complex, life‑changing injuries. Once instructed, your named personal injury lawyer will manage contact with insurers, arrange medical evidence and drive your claim forward so you can concentrate on your recovery.