In this guide, we will look at the personal injury claims process. If you have been injured as the result of negligence, then you may be entitled to pursue compensation.

If you do have grounds to make a claim, then you may have questions about the steps you need to take to bring your case forward. Please read on to learn more about the process behind making a personal injury claim.

If you would like to speak to an advisor, then feel free to contact our team here at Personal Injury Lawyers UK for free legal advice. If our advisors determine that you have a strong case, they may be able to connect you with a No Win No Fee solicitor from our panel. We have more information about No Win No Fee agreements later on in this guide.

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1. What Is The Personal Injury Claims Process?
2. Hiring A Solicitor For A Personal Injury Claim
3. The Types Of Personal Injury Claims Explained
4. How Much Could I Claim Through The Personal Injury Claims Process?
5. Signing A No Win No Fee Agreement Explained

What Is The Personal Injury Claims Process?

A personal injury claim can potentially be made for injuries sustained because of negligence. To determine if you can start the personal injury claims process, it’s important to establish that you have been injured as a direct result of a breach of duty of care.

If this is the case, you will need evidence to support your claim. Another important thing to consider is whether you have enough time to start a claim. Under the Limitation Act 1980, the time limit for starting a personal injury claim is usually three years, starting from the date you suffered your pain and suffering.

Your first priority after experiencing your injuries should be to get the medical attention you require. You should also consider gathering evidence that can support your potential claim.

Another key part of the personal injury claims process is whether you choose to hire a personal injury solicitor to provide support. It is optional whether you hire a solicitor for your case, but we would recommend working with one who has experience in the relevant area of law.

An experienced solicitor can use their knowledge to help guide you through the steps of claiming; they may also be able to assist with steps such as gathering evidence. If you approach a solicitor about your claim, they can make an assessment of the strength of your case before deciding whether they are happy to take it on. 

If you get in touch with us here at Personal Injury Lawyers UK, we may be able to connect you with a solicitor from our panel. They are experienced in handling a wide range of different personal injury claims.

Hiring A Solicitor For A Personal Injury Claim

Hiring a personal injury solicitor and keeping in touch with them regularly should prove straightforward as part of the personal injury claim process. You don’t have to limit yourself by searching for local solicitors. Thanks to communication methods such as the phone, video calls and emails, it is easy to get in touch with personal injury solicitors across the country.

One of the advantages offered by legal representation is that a lawyer can help you gather evidence. The evidence that can help to build your case is a crucial part of the personal injury claim process. Evidence you could provide might include:

• Contact details from anyone who witnessed the incident that caused your injuries.
• Medical records showing your injuries and any treatment you have needed 
• Photographic evidence showing the accident scene and your injuries.
• Video footage showing the incident happening. Depending on what kind of accident occurred, things like CCTV footage or dashcam footage may be useful.
• A report from the workplace accident book (If you’re making a work accident claim)

Here at Personal Injury Lawyers UK, our advisors can offer free legal advice about the personal injury claims process. If you have a strong case, they may be able to connect you with one of our panel of experienced solicitors.

The Types Of Personal Injury Claims Explained

The personal injury claims process could be of interest to you after a number of different kinds of accidents. Our panel of personal injury lawyers can support numerous types of personal injury claims, such as the following:

• Accidents at work
• Accidents in public
• Road traffic accidents

To speak to our advisors about any of these types of claims, or to learn more about the process of claiming, contact us at Personal Injury Lawyers UK today.

How Much Could I Claim Through The Personal Injury Claims Process?

The payouts for personal injury claims can vary because numerous factors have to be taken into account. These factors can influence the payout awarded. The exact injuries you’re claiming for and how severe they are can both have a significant effect on the total payout. If any financial losses or property damage can be included in your claim, then this may also impact the final payment.

You can contact our team here at Personal Injury Lawyers UK for free legal advice. They can offer guidance on how compensation may be calculated as part of the personal injury claims process.

Signing A No Win No Fee Agreement Explained

If a solicitor agrees to work with you throughout the process of your personal injury claim, then they may offer you a No Win No Fee agreement. Specifically, they might offer you a kind of agreement called a Conditional Fee Agreement.

Such an agreement usually entails the following key points:

• You won’t generally be required to pay your solicitor any fees upfront or during the process of your personal injury claim. 
• If your case proves unsuccessful, then you usually won’t need to pay your solicitor any legal fees.
• In the event that your case does succeed, your solicitor will take a small and legally capped percentage of the compensation you’re awarded. 

To learn more about No Win No Fee solicitors or any other steps that make up the personal injury claims process, please get in touch with Personal Injury Lawyers UK. Our advisors can offer free legal advice.

You can also look at some of our other guides on working with personal injury lawyers below:

• What is the time limit for personal injury claims?
• The eligibility criteria for personal injury claims