Malta is an Island in the Mediterranean Ocean close to North Africa.  It is popular with British tourists because English is spoken widely due to previous British rule of the Island.  If you’re involved in an accident while on the Island, then it’s important to understand the Malta holiday accident claim time limits.

Legal Expert can help with a claim for an injury in Malta, if it was caused by somebody else.  To begin a claim today, please call 0800 073 8804 and speak to a member of our team.

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• A Guide To Compensation Claim Time Limits In Malta
• Malta Time Bars And Limitation Periods – How Long Do I Have To Claim?
• What Accidents Could Happen On Holiday In Malta?
• How We Could Conduct A Claim For An Accident In Malta
• Duty Of Care For Your Injuries
• How Damages Are Estimated In Maltese Law
• Maltese Holiday Accidents – Personal Injury Claims Calculator
• Examples Of What You Could Be Compensated For After A Holiday Accident
• No Win No Fee Travel And Tourism Holiday Accident Claims
• How Our Team Could Help Victims Of Overseas Accidents
• How To Contact A Holiday Injury Claim Solicitor
• Related Guides And Contacts

A Guide To Compensation Claim Time Limits In Malta

Personal injury time limits Malta

Malta was ruled by Britain until 1964 when it gained independence from the UK.  Based between Southern Italy and North Africa, it offers tourists a warm climate all through the year.  There are many tourist attractions on offer and three UNESCO world heritage sites.

As in the UK, personal injury claim time limits in Malta have been written into law.  This means that you must lodge a claim in time or risk losing the right to claim compensation.

This guide will provide information about the limitation period in Malta and offer advice about the level of compensation that might be awarded.  We’ll also cover the difference between UK and Maltese law.

If, after reading this guide, you still have questions about claiming, please contact our team for free legal advice.  We’ll provide information about what steps you need to take next.

Malta Time Bars And Limitation Periods – How Long Do I Have To Claim?

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a Malta personal injury claim time limit.  This is the same in other countries around the world and has to be adhered to.  If you claim too late, you won’t receive any compensation.

The table below shows the different scenarios discussed in this guide and the relevant holiday accident claim time limit:

Our advice is to contact Legal Expert as soon as possible following your return to the UK.  This will give us time to make a thorough claim with the correct evidence.  It will also ensure the limitation period in Malta isn’t exceeded.

What Accidents Could Happen On Holiday In Malta

There are a number of different types of accident which lead to personal injury claims.  Some are more common than others.  In this section we’ll list some of the more common accidents that could happen.

Types of Accidents

Balcony Falls:  A fall from a balcony can be fatal or cause serious injury.  If it was caused because the rail was damaged, missing or unsuitable, you may be able to make a claim for any injuries.

Slips Trips and Falls

You might be able to claim compensation following a fall.  This would be the case if somebody else was liable.  For instance, if a handrail on stairs in your hotel was damaged, causing you to fall, you may be able to claim against them.

Road Traffic Accidents

If you’re a pedestrian, cyclist, passenger or driver involved in a road traffic accident, you could be entitled to compensation.  Injuries including whiplash could be claimed for. If another driver was to blame for the accident, please contact Legal Expert when you return to the UK.

Allergic Reactions

Food labelling regulations mean that food packaging should clearly highlight any allergen it contains.  This is the same for menus in restaurants. If you suffer a food allergy, let us know how it happened.  We’ll let you know if you have a chance of compensation or not.

Food Poisoning

If you contract food poisoning through eating contaminated food, or by contact with another sufferer, we may be able to help you claim.  Viruses that are commonly contracted include e-coli, norovirus and salmonella.  We can help with claims for any of these as well as other food poisoning conditions.

Excursion Accidents

When you go on an excursion or sport-related activity while on holiday, it should be supervised and properly organised.  If the operator acts negligently (not supervising, not providing training or not providing safety equipment), you could claim for any injuries.

This is just a sample of accidents that could happen.  We can help with any injury in Malta, so long as somebody else was to blame.  If you need to clarify your chances of claiming, please speak with one of our specialists.  There’s no obligation to proceed but we’ll happily provide free legal advice.

How We Could Conduct A Claim For An Accident In Malta

As you’ll see in the coming sections, there are a number of differences between UK and Maltese laws.  Malta holiday compensation for holidays that were booked directly will be made under Maltese laws.  Package holidays booked in the UK are made under British law.

It can be quite complex in either situation, but Legal Expert can help with either.  If you’re unsure about what type of claim you need to make, please contact us.  We’ll assess the claim, work out who’s liable and help you decide what action to take next.

Duty Of Care For Your Injuries

In most cases, when you’re in a public place in Malta, the operator or owner will owe you a duty of care.  This might be in a hotel, bar, restaurant, shopping centre, gym or any other public place.

The duty of care means that you should remain safe while using the facility.  If the owner, or their staff, act negligently then they could have breached their duty of care.  If this is the case, then you might be able to claim compensation against them.

But if you booked the holiday yourself, then your claim will probably be against the business owner, under Maltese law.

If you booked through a package holiday provider, then your claim could be against the tour operator under British law.  This is because the package holiday provider owes you a duty of care for any part of your holiday that they contract out to others.  This includes hotels, flights, transport or excursions.

How Damages Are Estimated In Maltese Law

Under Maltese law, you are not allowed to make any profit from any compensation claim.  Their system revolves around the fact that compensation should put the claimant back in the same position as they would’ve been prior to the accident.

Under UK laws, claimants can be awarded a sum of compensation for pain and suffering.  Until very recently, this wasn’t possible in Malta.  The compensation concentrated mainly on financial losses.  Pain and suffering still isn’t paid in all case in Malta.

To prevent a profit being derived from compensation, the courts in Malta used to dock 20% of anything they awarded.  It had been argued that by giving a large lump sum payment, which would’ve taken many years to save, the claimant could invest it and therefore make a profit from their compensation.  This is illegal so the deduction was made to prevent it happening.  In recent years, because interest rates are so low now (meaning making a profit would be difficult), a judge an use their discretion and reduce the 20% or remove it altogether.

Maltese Holiday Accidents – Personal Injury Claims Calculator

If you’re looking for a personal injury claims calculator, you’ll find the table below helpful.  It contains a list of injuries and how much compensation can be awarded.

As you’ll see, each injury type has a range of compensation amounts.  Your solicitor will use medical records or specialists to demonstrate the exact severity of your injury.  This should ensure the correct level of compensation is awarded.

If you can’t see your injury listed, or have any queries, please contact a member of our team who’ll be able to give a more accurate calculation following an assessment of your injuries.

Examples Of What You Could Be Compensated For After A Holiday Accident

In this section, we’ll explain the different parts of a compensation claim.  There are a number of elements a solicitor can use following a Malta holiday accident to ensure their client is compensated fully.

As we’ve discussed previously, under Maltese law, some of these elements might not be included.  If you’re claiming against a UK package holiday company, all of them might be available to you.

The different parts of a claim are:

General Damages

This is the compensation awarded for any pain and suffering caused to the claimant by their injuries.  Each injury type has a pre-defined range of compensation associated with it.  A solicitor will need to provide evidence of how severe their clients injuries were to ensure the compensation level is correct.

Travel Costs

You may incur additional travel costs following your accident.  This might be having to change your return flight ticket because you’re unfit to travel.  Or it could be because you make multiple trips to the doctor when you return to the UK.  In these cases, you might be able to claim the costs back.

Damage to Personal Property

At the time your accident happened, if any item of personal property was damaged, you could be entitled to claim the cost or repairing or replacing the item.  This might include damage to your mobile phone, clothing or jewellery.

Loss of Earnings

If you lose any salary because of your injuries, you might be allowed to include these in your compensation claim.  This could be if you take time off to visit the doctor.  In more serious cases, you might claim for future loss of earnings if you have to stop working altogether or change jobs because your injuries prevented you from continuing in your current role.

Medical Fees

Following your accident, if you’re out of pocket because you’ve paid for medical services, prescriptions or over the counter medicines, you could be entitled to claim these costs back.   You should check with your solicitor prior to agreeing to any expenses.

With any of the financial losses listed above, try to keep receipts as evidence.  You’ll need to explain how they were linked to your accident.

No Win No Fee Travel And Tourism Holiday Accident Claims

We understand, after listening to feedback from clients, that beginning personal injury claims can be a worrying time.  For most, the main concern is the amount a claim is going to cost. This is why Legal Expert work on a no win no fee basis for all claims we take on.

To show how this is a benefit, we’ve compared two types of legal agreements below:

1. No Win No Fee Solicitors
   A personal injury solicitor who offers no win no fee agreements takes on a risk that they may not get paid for their work. This is because the agreement states that if the solicitor doesn’t win compensation, the client doesn’t have to pay them for their services.The solicitor does get paid though if they win compensation.  The payment is known as a success fee.  It is a percentage of any compensation won (a maximum of 25%).  Once compensation is awarded, the solicitor retains their success fee and the balance is sent to the client directly.
2. Solicitors who charge and hourly fee or fixed price
   When using this type of personal injury lawyer, you’ll be quoted an hourly rate or a fixed price for their service. You’ll probably have to pay this up front or in instalments.If your case is lost, you won’t receive any money back.  This means you might have to pay out but not receive any compensation.   The main benefit of this method however is, if the case is won, you’ll keep 100% of any award. 

We believe the risk of not winning compensation but still having to pay for a solicitor is too big a risk for many clients.  This is why we only work on a no win no fee basis – for all cases we take on.

How Our Team Could Help Victims Of Overseas Accidents

Whether you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident, suffered from a food allergy or any other type of accident in Malta, our experts could help you claim compensation.

Our team are committed to helping clients getting the right amount of compensation for their injuries.  We are friendly, professional and able to help with claims wherever you’re based in the UK.

We have teams of medical professionals all over the country to ensure that, if you require a medical assessment, you won’t have to travel far.

How To Contact A Holiday Injury Claim Solicitor

Hopefully, now that you’ve read the whole of this guide, you want to begin a claim with Legal Expert.  If that’s the case, you can start your claim by:

• Calling us free on 0800 073 8804. One of our specialists will take details of your claim straight away.
• Send us an email with details of your accident. Our email address is [email protected]
• Use the live chat feature on this website. Our advisors can help you 7 days a week.
• Or you could fill in this online form to begin your claim.

We’ll begin by offering you a free consultation where we’ll listen to details about your accident.  You can explain what happened and the injuries you sustained.  You can also ask any questions you may have.

If you’re happy to proceed, and we believe you have a good chance of being awarded compensation, we’ll prepare a no win no fee agreement for you and then start your claim.

Related Guides And Contacts

Thanks for taking the time to read this guide about the current Malta holiday accident claim time limits.

For further information, we’ve linked to some more relevant and useful guides:

Malta Car Accident Claims Guide – A guide about claiming compensation following a car crash in Malta.

Package Holiday Accident Compensation – This guide explains in more detail how package holiday tourists are protected by UK legislation.

Slip, Trips and Falls Claims Guide – Information about the types of injuries sustained in a slip, trip or fall and how much compensation can be awarded.

The British High Commission in Malta – Details of the British Embassy who can support tourists in emergency situations.

Malta Travel Advice – UK government advice on travelling to Malta.

If you require any further information, please call our personal injury claim team today.

Menorca is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands offering turquoise waters, lengthy sandy beaches and a chance to have a relaxing holiday. The island is popular with tourists who can stay in one of its many hotels. The holiday Island is very popular with British tourists as it is a mere couple of hours away.

In this guide we are going to examine the time limits those have for claiming compensation if they have been injured in an accident in Menorca. If you do not start your personal injury case within the specific time limits your case may become statute barred. Please note that time limits will vary greatly depending on how your holiday was booked, where the negligent accident happened which lead to your injury or illness and what type of accident it was

Legal Expert specialise in personal injury claims, including holiday accident claims and flight accident claims. If you’d like to begin a claim today, using our no win no fee service, please call 0800 073 8804 so that we can assess your claim.

Alternatively, if you want to know more prior to claiming, please carry on reading this useful guide.

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• A Guide To Limitation Periods For A Holiday Accident In Menorca
• Limitation Period For Holiday Accident Claims In Menorca
• What Is An Accident On Holiday In Menorca?
• How Are Claims For Accidents On Holiday In Spain Conducted?
• Duty Of Care and Spanish Law
• How The Spanish Baremo Quantifies Losses
• Accident On Holiday Personal Injury Claims Calculator
• Categories And Types Of Damages You Could Claim For
• No Win No Fee Claims For Holiday Accidents In Menorca
• How An Overseas Accident Claim Solicitor Can Help You
• Contact Our Team Of Specialist Solicitors
• Related Articles And Where To Get Help

A Guide To Limitation Periods For A Holiday Accident In Menorca

Personal injury time limits Menorca

Menorca is the 3^rd most populated of the Balearic Islands.  It has palm tree lined beaches, beautifully clear waters and many opportunities to keep sightseeing tourists happy.  If you have suffered a holiday accident while visiting Menorca that was not your fault but the fault of a third party, you may be considering making a compensation claim. If you are unsure whether your claim will be made under Spanish Law or UK Law call Legal Expert who can clarify your situation.

This guide will try to explain what types of accidents could occur and who may be eligible for holiday accident compensation. It will also cover the amounts of compensation you might receive, what you’re allowed to claim for and how our no win no fee service works.

Whether you will be making your claim against a UK package tour operator or a private company call Legal Expert and use the free consultation to have your case assessed.

Once you’ve read this guide, if you require any further advice, please contact us. Our team are willing to offer free legal advice if you’re considering a claim.

Limitation Period For Holiday Accident Claims In Menorca

The purpose of this guide is to explain what the limitation period for holiday accident claims in Menorca is. The table below shows the current time bars for personal injury claims in Spain and time limit for accidents that happened on a package holiday book in the UK:

Because of these time limits, we recommend you contact us a soon as possible following your return to the UK.  This ensures we have enough time to build a claim.  It also allows time to gather any supporting evidence that is required.

What Is An Accident On Holiday In Menorca?

If you’ve been involved in an accident on holiday, before worrying about the time limits for legal cases in Spain, you need to know whether you have a valid claim or not.

An accident on holiday could be anything that may cause you an injury or illness. However not all incidents will be eligible for compensation as not all accidents happen due to negligence.

When considering cases, UK personal injury lawyers need to know if all of the following questions are true:

1. Did the defendant owe you a duty of care?
2. Then, did they breach that duty of care in some way?
3. Finally, was it the breach of care that caused your accident to happen which resulted in an injury or illness.

If you can answer yes to all of these questions, you could be eligible to make a compensation claim.  If you call one of our team, we’ll offer a free consultation where we’ll let you know if you’ve got a strong case or not.

Examples of injuries and illness which could be sustained on holiday;

• Allergic reactions
• Food poisoning
• Head injuries
• Back injuries
• Broken bones
• Soft tissue damage and bruising
• Scalds and burns
• Electric shock
• Illnesses contracted from water

Examples of accidents that could happen while on holiday;

• Road Traffic Accidents: If you are involved in a road traffic accident in Menorca, which wasn’t your fault, and you are injured you may be able to make a claim for such injuries.
• Slips and Falls: If you fall in your hotel, at the airport, in a shop, restaurant, pub or any other public place, due negligence which caused an avoidable injury we may be able to help you make a claim. Examples are where floors are slippery or wet, but no warning signs were used to let you know of the risk causing you to fall and injure yourself.
• Food Poisoning: Food poisoning could be contracted in a couple of ways. Either by eating food which wasn’t cooked, prepared or stored correctly or by contact with another person who has already become ill.  Common food poisoning viruses include norovirus, salmonella an e-coli. You should seek medical attention at the first opportunity.
• Excursion / Activity Injuries: When you participate in an activity, the operator has a duty of care to ensure everybody is safe.  This means they should supervise at all times, provide training and safety equipment and assess whether it’s safe to continue in adverse weather conditions. Excursions accidents causing injury could happen if there is a breach in the duty of care.
• Allergic Reactions: It’s important, for allergy sufferers, that food labelling and menus highlight whether food contains certain allergens. If you suffer a reaction because the allergen wasn’t highlighted, keep the packaging or photograph the menu and contact our team for advice on what you should do next.
• Balcony Injuries: Some hotels offer balcony views of the Mediterranean. If the balcony railing is loose, damaged or too low and causes a fall, the consequences could be fatal. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to a damaged balcony, contact us to see if you are eligible for damages.

If you are unsure whether the accident you were involved in which resulted in an injury or illness was due to the negligence of someone else call Legal Expert they can advise what rights you may have.

How Are Claims For Accidents On Holiday In Spain Conducted?

Depending on how you booked your holiday or where the negligent accident happened may determine if your claim is pursued under Spanish or UK law.

In Spain they may use a system called The Good Father Of A Family Test to determine if an accident is a negligent accident. It looks at whether enough was done to prevent the incident from occurring, if procedures and processes were followed accordingly to prevent risk of damage.

The big difference between UK and Spanish claims is that, in Spain, a points-based system is used to calculate the amount of compensation awarded. This is known as the Baremo system.

Accidents that happen while on holiday can be complex when it comes to understanding which law applies, and we recommend you use a specialist who has experience both with Baremo system, and calculating compensation amounts within UK law.

Duty Of Care And Spanish Law

In order to pursue a claim for compensation under Spanish law Article 1902 of the Spanish Civil Code must be referenced. It must be shown that there has been a breach in the duty of care. If harm is caused to another through deed or omission, caused by error or negligence then what ever harm is caused must be put right.

The definition under Spanish law is; “Act or omission, damage or loss, illegality, fault or
negligence of the agent and the relation of causality between the damage and fault “. 

How The Spanish Baremo Quantifies Losses

As mentioned earlier, the Spanish courts, lawyers and insurers use a points system to determine compensation amounts.   The Baremo system was recently updated to include higher compensation amounts for deaths and personal injuries.

Initially, Baremo was designed to deal exclusively with road traffic accidents but it is used in most other injury claims. The system which is legally binding was reformed and the new system came in to play 1st January 2016. The amendments weren’t merely an update but a reform fo the 1995 system.

The following areas are given points;

• The age of the claimant.
• How many days they spent in hospital.
• The total number of days taken to recover (at home, not in hospital).
• The claimant’s income.
• And the actual injury that was sustained in the accident.

Once all of the points have been assessed, the total is multiplied by an amount in Euros, to reach the final compensation figure.

Accident On Holiday Personal Injury Claims Calculator

When deciding whether to make a claim or not, you might want to try and calculate how much compensation you might receive.  When claiming under UK law, against a package holiday provider for instance, there are some pre-determined compensation amounts available.

The table below shows some compensation amounts offered for different types of injury under UK law:

These figures are just one part of a claim.  The following section will explain other parts of a claim that may be included.

Categories And Types Of Damages You Could Claim For

Menorca Holiday accident compensation claims could be built up from a number of different elements if claiming under UK law.  These, legally, are known as Heads of Loss.  The losses a personal injury solicitor might include in your claim include:

General Damages

This compensation is awarded to cover the pain and suffering caused by your injuries.

Medical Costs

It’s possible, following an accident in Menorca, that you’ll end up out of pocket because of medical expenses.  It is sometimes possible to claim these back and could be included in the claim.  This could include prescription costs or over the counter medicines when you return to the UK.

Travel Costs

If your travel plans have to be adjusted because of your accident, you might be able to claim any expenses back.   Also, when you’re back home, you might have to travel to and from medical appointments.  It’s sometimes possible to include these costs in your claim as well.

Damage to Personal Property

When an accident occurs personal property could sometimes become damaged.  This might include ripped clothes, a smashed mobile phone screen or damaged jewellery.  The cost of repairing or replacing these items might be included in your final claim.

Lost Income

When you return to the UK, if you require time off from work because of your injuries, it may be possible to claim back any lost income.

With any financial losses, as described above, you should try and provide your accident lawyer with receipts that prove the expense and explain why they were necessary.

No Win No Fee Claims For Holiday Accidents In Menorca

You’ve probably heard of no win no fee claims before, and we’ve mentioned them in this guide – but how do they work?

When you employ a solicitor for a personal injury claim, there are 2 choices:

• Use a no win no fee solicitor: This means you’ll sign an agreement which says that, if the solicitor fails to win you any compensation, you don’t have to pay them for their time or service provided. If they do win compensation, the agreement states that they will retain a portion of your compensation.  This is known as a success fee and, legally, it’s limited to 25% of your compensation.  Once they’ve taken their fee from your compensation, the rest is sent directly to you.
• Pay a solicitor for their time: This means you’ll either agree to pay an hourly rate or an agreed fee for the solicitor’s service.  If they fail to win compensation, you won’t receive any of your money back (as you’ll usually pay up front for this type of solicitor). If the solicitor wins your case, you’ll keep 100% of any compensation awarded as you’ll already have paid for the solicitor’s fees.

How An Overseas Accident Claim Solicitor Can Help You

The team of solicitors and specialist advisors at Legal Expert have years of experience making holiday accident claims.  They are committed to helping every client we take on.  They have the knowledge and expertise to know straight away if a case is likely to succeed. They will be honest if they do not think you have a valid case and they won’t waste your time. All our advisors are available to speak with you if you have any questions and we offer a free consultation with no obligation. 

Contact Our Team Of Specialist Solicitors

Now you’ve completed this guide, we hope you’re happy to begin your claim with Legal Expert today.  We offer no win no fee services for all claims we take on.  To contact our team you can:

• Call us free today on 0800 073 8804 and you’ll get straight through to a specialist advisor.
• Use the live chat feature, 7 days a week, from any page on this website.
• Send us an email to [email protected]. We’ll contact you at a convenient time.
• Send details of your claim using this online form.

Our team of personal injury specialists will offer you a free consultation when you contact us.  There’s no obligation to proceed and you can ask as many questions as you need.

Then, we’ll assess the details of your accident and your injuries.  If we believe somebody else was to blame, and you have a good chance of winning compensation, we’ll offer a no win no fee agreement.

Once you’re happy, we’ll start the ball rolling with your claim.

Related Articles And Where To Get Help

Thanks for taking the time to read this article about Menorca holiday accident claims time limits.  For further guidance, we’ve linked to some more useful articles below:

Holiday Accident Claims in Menorca – a detailed look at types of claims and compensation amounts that can be offered.

Menorca Car Accident Claims – This guide provides specific information about what to do in the event of a road traffic accident.

Package Holiday Claims – Our guide about the legislation that supports British tourists who’ve booked a package holiday.

If there is anything else you need to know, please feel free to contact an advisor today.

Edited By Melissa.

If you have been injured while on holiday in Portugal, you might be thinking about making a claim for compensation. Here at Legal Expert, we have helped many people over the years to make claims, including those who have been injured while on holiday. One thing that we have realised is that a lot of people do not realise that there is a time limit on personal injury cases. The last thing we want is for you to miss out on the compensation that you would have been entitled to because you have left it too late.

In this guide, we are going to take a look at the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit in particular. If you have been injured while on holiday while in Portugal, whether this was in a road traffic accident, hotel accident, or something different, all you need to do is give us a call and we could handle everything for you. You can reach us on 0800 073 8804. However, before you do this, please make sure you continue reading to find out everything you need to know regarding these sorts of claims, especially the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit.

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• A Guide Time Limits To Claim If Injured On Holiday In Portugal
• Portugal Compensation Claim Time Bars And Time Limits For Claims
• What Is A Portugal Holiday Or Package Holiday Accident?
• Ways You Can Claims For An Accident On Holiday In Portugal
• Holiday Tour Operators Duty Of Care
• How Is Compensation Calculated Under Portuguese Law?
• Portugal Holiday Compensation Calculator
• Categories Of Damages Your Overseas Accident Claim Can Include
• No Win No Fee Holiday Accident Injury Claims
• How An Accident Abroad Solicitor Could Help You
• How You Can Contact Us
• Related Articles And Recommended Contacts

A Guide Time Limits To Claim If Injured On Holiday In Portugal

As Portugal is only a short plane journey from the UK, it is not surprising that it is such a common holiday choice. It is cheap to get to, and it offers beautiful beaches, nice weather, and lots of great attractions. Because of this, the tourism sector serves millions of people, both domestic and international tourists. The most recent statistics available are for 2017, whereby there were 23 million visitors. The most popular destinations for tourists are the Algarve, the Portuguese Riviera, Fatima, Porto, and Lisbon.

When you consider the fact that seven million people visited Portugal in 2006, you see how it is becoming more and more popular. Statistics available for 2016 give some insight into the most popular regions. During this period, 1.5 million stayed in Madeira, 3.2 million stayed in Central Portugal, 4.2 million stayed in the Algarve, 4.4 million stayed in Northern Portugal and Porto, and 6.3 million visited Lisbon. All of the areas mentioned had an increase in visitors when contrasted with the year before, showing that the country is getting more popular on the whole rather than a specific area being a standout. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of visitors are from Europe.

While Portugal has so much to offer and is clearly very popular, there is no denying that your holiday could quickly turn sour if you suffer an injury or an illness. In this guide, we will provide you with helpful information regarding this, as well as the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit that is in place. The Portugal holiday accident claim time limit could differ depending on the circumstances of what happened and the manner in which you booked your holiday. This is something we will explain in more depth. We will also provide you with details on the steps you should take if you have been injured on holiday in Portugal, as well as offering insight into the service that we provide and the level of compensation that you may be awarded. If you still have any queries by the time you finish reading this guide, please do not hesitate to give us a call.

Portugal Compensation Claim Time Bars And Time Limits For Claims

As mentioned, there is a Portugal holiday accident claim time limit in place when making any sort of compensation claim. The Portugal holiday accident claim time limit could differ based on the circumstances of your case. Please refer to the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit table below for more information on this.

If you are unsure regarding what your Portugal holiday accident claim time limit could be, simply give us a call and we will explain your deadline to you. Of course, a good thing to do is simply claim as soon as possible and then the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit will not matter.

What Is A Portugal Holiday Or Package Holiday Accident?

There are so many different accidents and injuries that could happen in Portugal and result in you making an accident claim. Perhaps you have suffered whiplash because of a coach crash? Maybe you have slipped on an unmarked wet floor in your hotel? Maybe you have fallen sick because the swimming pool has not been cleaned properly? Or, perhaps you have come down with food poisoning because of something you have eaten while on holiday? No matter what applies, if the accident was not your fault, you could be able to make a claim.

This is the main factor when it comes to claiming: establishing responsibility. You need to show that someone else has acted in a negligent way or that they have made an error, and that this has resulted in your suffering. If you were to blame, you cannot make a claim. After all, you cannot make a claim against yourself because you have been clumsy, can you? But what if you were partially to blame for the incident? If this has happened, you may still be able to make a claim. However, it is vital to note that the amount you receive could be lower to reflect your involvement. A good thing to do when this applies is to give us a call for more information and we will advise.

Ways You Can Claims For An Accident On Holiday In Portugal

There are different ways you could be eligible to claim compensation. These may be under the package travel regulations or under the Portugal Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Let’s deal with the former first. As mentioned, you could make a claim against the tour operator you booked your holiday through if it was a package holiday. For this to be applicable, your holiday must have included at least two of the following: overnight accommodation, transport, and/or excursions. If it has, and you have been injured while on one of these, you could claim against the package provider under UK law. The Portugal holiday accident claim time limit is three years for these cases. There are other laws in place that you may claim under too. This includes the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations, which came into place in 2018. As well as covering package holidays, these cover linked travel arrangements too.

Holiday Tour Operators Duty Of Care

It is important to recognise that all package and holiday tour companies owe their customers a duty of care. This means that they have to take all of the steps to ensure your health and safety. What a lot of people do not realise is that if you have been injured on a package holiday you could actually claim against the package provider, rather than having to make a claim against the local hotel or excursion provider. This means that you could be claiming under UK law rather than Portuguese law.

How Is Compensation Calculated Under Portuguese Law?

It is important to understand how damages are estimated in Portuguese law if you claim within the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit. This could be relevant to you if you need to bring your claim through the Portuguese court’s system. This could be the case if you have been injured during a privately booked holiday. The Portuguese court could award compensation, taking into account the injuries that you have sustained and the circumstances surrounding the accident. The Court will also often look at previous cases to see what awards were given, although they are not bound by these.

Portugal Holiday Compensation Calculator

Of course, you may want to know how much compensation you are going to get if you make a claim within the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit. Unfortunately, though, giving you a fully accurate figure of the amount you will get is simply not possible. This is because all cases are assessed on an individual basis. This means that your case would be evaluated and then a fair amount could be granted based on everything pertaining to the accident. This does not mean you cannot get an understanding regarding your potential payout, though. In the table below, we have put together the typical payout amounts for injuries that could often happen when you want to claim compensation in Portugal. If you cannot find the injury that you have sustained, please do not panic. All you need to do is give us a call and we would be more than happy to shed further light on this. The table could be used as an alternative to a personal injury claims calculator. We know that these have become more popular. However, we have chosen to research and give you the Judicial College Guidelines on common injuries in the case instead.

Categories Of Damages Your Overseas Accident Claim Can Include

One thing a lot of people do not recognise is that there are two types of compensation when it comes to making a personal injury claim. So long as you claim within the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit, you would likely be able to claim for both special damages and general damages. So, let’s take a look at these in further detail…

General damages are to compensate you for the pain and suffering you have experienced that cannot be quantified. This relates to both your physical and mental suffering. You will be awarded an amount at the court’s discretion, taking into account the severity of your original injury, the treatment you have needed, and the impact that the accident and injury are going to have on the result of your life.

Special damages relate to those expenses that can be quantified. This is something that putting a monetary value on is very straightforward. It could, for example, be a claim to cover the cost of your medical treatment. Or, perhaps you have been unable to work while you recover from your injuries and so you have lost out on earnings you otherwise would have received? You could be able to make a claim for this too. Essentially, you need to ask yourself whether you would have experienced the cost in question if you had not been in an accident. If the answer to the question is no, you may be able to include these damages in your personal injury claim.

No Win No Fee Holiday Accident Injury Claims

When it comes to choosing a personal injury solicitor, one thing that you may well be concerned with is how much you are going to need to pay for the service. Not only do solicitors charge different fees but they work to different payment structures as well. Here at Legal Expert, all of our solicitors work on a no win no fee basis. This means that you do not have to pay anything if your case is not one that results in a payout. Instead, you only pay for a successful service.

This should give you great peace of mind. After all, a lot of people worry that they could find themselves in the dreaded position whereby they have spent money on a lawyer yet they have nothing to show for it because their case has not resulted in compensation. No one wants to be out of pocket through making a claim, and with Legal Expert, you can be certain that would never happen.

When you choose a holiday accident claim solicitor working on a no win no fee basis, the benefits are not only financial. You are much likely to benefit from a higher quality service too. This is because the lawyer’s pay is going to be influenced by the level of service they provide, therefore, making them accountable and ensuring they put in the required amount of effort. Furthermore, you can also be sure that your solicitor is not going to lead you down the garden path. If they believe that your case does not have a very good chance of success, or that you have missed the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit, they will be upfront with you and they won’t waste your time or their own.

How An Accident Abroad Solicitor Could Help You

If you want to make a claim for an accident that has happened in Portugal, you do not need to choose a personal injury lawyer who is based there. Instead, you could work with a holiday injury lawyer based in the UK, which is exactly what you will get with Legal Expert. We have many years of experience in the industry and we can ensure you have a great chance of getting the maximum amount of compensation.

When you contact us, we will match you to a specialist solicitor from our team with relevant experience. All of the solicitors working for us have years in their locker and a great track record when it comes to securing compensation for personal injury victims. Plus, as explained in the previous section, they are all accountable for the service that they provide because of our no win no fee approach.

One thing that sets us apart from the competition is that we genuinely care about our clients. We know that you have had an extremely difficult time and that you have your injuries to focus on. The last thing we want to do is cause more stress and upheaval. We want you to focus on your recovery while we will concentrate on securing the maximum possible amount of compensation. If you have any questions, all you need to do is give us a call and, of course, we will keep you informed every step of the way as well.

How You Can Contact Us

Are you ready to make a personal injury claim? Perhaps you have a query about the Portugal holiday accident claim time limit? No matter what applies, you can call us today and we will go through everything with you, giving you complete peace of mind. You can be certain that all calls will be completely confidential. The number you need is 0800 073 8804. This line is open 24/7, and you will speak to one of our friendly and experienced team members. You can also fill in the contact form on our website and we will call you back at the earliest opportunity. Or, if you would prefer, we also have a live chat box on our site. You should be able to see this in the bottom right-hand corner. Simply type your message in the box and we will respond to you straight away. It is as easy as that.

Related Articles And Recommended Contacts

FCO Advice for travellers to Portugal – Here you will find relevant advice for travel to the area.

Embassy – Lisbon – The British Embassy in Lisbon may prove useful to you.

Accidents in hotels in Portugal – More guidance on this type of accident.

Portugal Car Accident Claims Guide – For accidents on the road.

By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 17th October 2024. Welcome to our personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford injury claims guide. On this page, you will find a guide to selecting a good team of personal injury solicitors to handle an accident or injury claim for you. It should contain all of the tips, advice and information you need. It covers everything from why you might be eligible to claim compensation to how to choose a good personal injury solicitor to process your claim for you.

If you still need some questions answered once you have finished reading this guide, please speak to one of the Legal Expert team on 0800 073 8804. They will be happy to go over your claim with you and get you the answers you need on how to claim.

What Is A Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim is a legal process, usually conducted by specialist personal injury lawyers. A claim for personal injury can be made when someone has breached their duty of care to you and you have become injured. If someone else has caused you an injury and it was not your fault, you might be able to claim.

Injuries can include:

• Physical injuries such as those caused by an accident.
• Illnesses or diseases caused by being exposed to a health hazard.
• Psychological damage due to a traumatic experience.
• Damage to or loss of property.

Our personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford can help you claim compensation for the harm you have been caused by a third party. Contact us today to find out if you can claim.

How Can Personal Injury Solicitors For West Bridgford Accidents Help Me?

It is your right to handle your legal matters, and you could make your claim yourself. However, our personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford can help you by:

• Collecting the evidence needed to help you with your claim
• Ensuring all items of damage are added to your compensation claim
• Negotiating with the other party or their insurance company
• Explaining legal terms or jargon to you
• Handling court documents and paperwork, should this become necessary
• Progressing your case in a timely manner

Legal Expert can provide all of these benefits and more. Please speak to one of our team on the number at the end of the page to learn how to help with your claim.

Helpful Checklist For Comparing Solicitors And Lawyers

Finding a good solicitor covering West Bridgford to process your claim need not take much effort. Use the checklist below to vet any legal firm you are speaking to:

• Have they won a claim similar to your own within the last year?
• Are they able to take your claim on under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA)?
• Will they be able to arrange for a local medical examination in support of your claim?
• Can they explain everything to you in simple English, with no legal jargon?

Legal Expert can answer yes to all of these questions. If you would like to learn more about our national claims service, call us on the number at the bottom of this page.

Is It Important To Look For Personal Injury Solicitors In West Bridgford?

Many people wrongly believe that there is some legal requirement that means they must use a local team of personal injury solicitors in West Bridgford to handle their compensation claim. This is not so. You can use any legal firm you like, and the location they are based doesn’t matter; you can use a firm based anywhere.

Legal Expert offers our claims service across the nation, and this includes West Bridgford. We can also arrange for you to have a free local medical examination, the results of which can be used as evidence to support your claim. The closest doctors to West Bridgford who could do this would be:

Common Categories Of Accident Claim Our Team Handles

As long as you are ready to make your claim within the personal injury claim deadline of three years, Legal Expert can help you. As a specialist team of accident and injury lawyers, we can assist with any claim, no matter how complex. From simple slip, trip or fall accidents through to challenging medical negligence claims.

Some claims are much more common, though, so we will give these their section in this guide below. However, no matter how you came to harm, we can potentially help. Speak to one of our team on the number at the bottom of the page, explain how you came to harm, and we will let you know how we can help.

Claim For Injuries Caused By A Workplace Accident

Your employer in West Bridgford has to, by law, take reasonable and practicable steps to ensure that you are safe at work. If they fail to do so, and this directly leads to a member of staff being injured, then a claim could potentially made.

At Legal Expert, we are certain that we can assist you with your claim for an accident at work. Please speak to one of our team on the number at the end of this page to start your claim today. You can also check out this guide:

Claim For Injuries Caused By A Road Traffic Accident

The most common claims we help with here at Legal Expert are for a road traffic accident. These are the most frequent accidents in the UK. We can assist with everything from a minor rear shunt to a multiple car pileup. We can also help with certain non-fault road traffic accident claims for such injuries as whiplash.

Speak to an advisor to see if you can be connected to one of our personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford using our contact details below.

What Does No Win No Fee Mean?

You may be asking, “What are No Win No Fee solicitors, and can West Bridgford injury claims be covered by them?” If you have strong grounds to make a personal injury claim, then our team of advisors could connect you with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors to support your case.

Our personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford accident claims can work under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Claiming under a CFA usually means the following conditions:

• You won’t be required to pay your solicitor for their services before your personal injury claim has begun or while it’s being processed.
• If your case doesn’t succeed, you still normally won’t need to pay your solicitor for their work.
• If your injury claim is successful, then your solicitor will receive a success fee. This means they’ll take a small percentage of your compensation. The success fee is legally capped to ensure you get to keep most of your compensation.

If you have any more questions about No Win No Fee solicitors for West Bridgford injury claims and the process behind them, please contact our advisors today. To get in touch, you can:

• Fill out one of our contact forms to have us give you a callback
• Use our 24/7 live chat feature
• Or call us on 0800 073 8804

Where To Get Further Information And Advice

Some official websites have excellent information, including the National Health Service website, the Health & Safety Executive website, and the UK Government website. If you want information about specific types of claims, we have lots more guides on this site, such as these:

• A guide to claiming for optician negligence
• A guide to claiming for child abuse

Where To Get Help After An Accident In West Bridgford

West Bridgford Police Station
Rectory Rd
West Bridgford
Nottingham NG2 6BN
Tel: +44 115 967 0999
Web: https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/area/your-area/nottinghamshire/rushcliffe/west-bridgford/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area
Opening hours: 24 hours.

Nottingham Magistrates’ Court
Carrington St
Nottingham
NG2 1EE
Tel: +44 115 955 8111
Web: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/nottingham-magistrates-court
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.

Lings Bar Hospital
Beckside, Gamston
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 6PR
Tel: +44 115 945 5577
Web: www.nhs.uk/Services/hospitals/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=30437
Opening hours: 24 hours.

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• Wandsworth Personal Injury Solicitors
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• Westminster Personal Injury Solicitors
• Weymouth Personal Injury Solicitors
• Portsmouth Personal Injury Solicitors
• No Win No Fee Solicitors Guide
• Personal Injury Claims

Thank you for considering our guide about personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford accident claims.

Last updated 19th November 2024. On this page, you will find a complete guide to selecting a good team of personal injury solicitors who cover the Brent area to process an accident or injury claim for you. The information below should be enough to enable you to start making informed decisions about your own claim.

If you need any additional information, or have questions that still need to be answered once you have read this guide, please call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804. One of our team will be happy to go over your claim with you, and get you the answers that you need.

What Does A Personal Injury Solicitor Do?

Personal injury lawyers are solicitors, that specialise in helping people claim compensation, for harm that they have suffered due to the actions of a third party. The solicitor handles all of the preparation work for the claim, and then will attempt to negotiate a settlement with the defendant’s legal team. Furthermore, if an out of court settlement cannot be agreed, the solicitor will then handle the court case. During which, a decision will be made on whether compensation will be awarded, and how much.

Legal Expert is a specialist team of accident and injury lawyers who can help people to claim the compensation they are entitled to. To learn how we can do this for you, call us on the number at the end of this guide.

How Our Personal Injury Solicitors For Brent Can Help Claimants

Although you are entitled to handle all of the tasks involved in making a personal injury claim yourself, there are some clear benefits to be had by using a solicitor to process your claim for you, and these are:

• A solicitor will be able to help you prepare for your claim, gathering evidence, etc.
• A solicitor should be able to arrange for you to have a free medical examination in Brent, to prove the seriousness of your injury or illness.
• A solicitor can advise you on the types of damages you could potentially claim for, and the level of compensation which would be suitable.
• A solicitor will be experienced in negotiating with the defendant’s legal team, meaning a greater chance of achieving an out of court settlement.
• A solicitor can manage the entire case if the claim has to go to court.

Legal Expert can offer all of the benefits listed above, to people who use our national accident and injury claims service. Give us a call on the number at the end of the page to find out how this service works.

Eligibility To Make A Personal Injury Claim

To be eligible to make a personal injury claim and connect with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors for Brent, you must prove that negligence has occurred. Negligence is when you are injured due to someone breaching their duty of care.

Here are some places where you are owed a duty of care:

• Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers owe their employees a duty of care. This means that employers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their employees while they’re at work.
• Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, occupiers (anyone in control) of a public space owe a duty of care to members of the public who visit their space. This means that occupiers must take steps to ensure the reasonable safety of visitors while on their premises.
• All road users owe one another a duty of care. This means that road users must follow the rules that are in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and The Highway Code in order to keep each other safe and at minimal risk of injury while on the road.

As such, you may only be able to connect with one of our personal injury solicitors for Brent if you can prove each of the following criteria:

1. Someone owed you a duty of care.
2. This duty of care was breached due to negligent actions.
3. You suffered an injury as a result of this breach.

So, please contact us today if you meet the eligibility criteria above.

Five Things Which You Should Look For When Making A Personal Injury Claim

Finding a personal injury law firm good to process your claim takes some effort. However, if you vet each legal firm you are considering by asking them the following five questions, the task should be a little easier.

1. Can you offer to take on my claim under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA)?
2. Can you explain everything about my claim using simple English with no legal jargon?
3. Can you help me prepare for my claim, and let me know what evidence would be useful to submit?
4. Can you arrange for me to have a free medical examination in Brent, to support my claim?
5. Have you won a similar claim to my own in the last year?

Legal Expert can answer yes to all of these questions. If you would like to know how we can help with your claim, speak to one of our team on the number at the end of the page.

Do I Have To Use A Personal Injury Solicitor In Brent?

When choosing a personal injury solicitor, London residents often wrongly believe that there is some legal reason that they have to use a local legal firm. They don’t you can use any lawyer you like, it doesn’t matter at all where they are located in the UK.

You can use a local firm if you wish, but a specialist accident and injury solicitor might be a better bet. So, unless your legal firm happens to be this kind of specialist solicitor, you are probably better off looking further afield.

Legal Expert can offer our accident and injury claims service at a national level. We can help people in Brent and all across the UK to get the compensation they are entitled to. We specialise in these claims. Call us on the number at the bottom of the page to start your claim today.

No Win No Fee Accident Claims

Legal Expert can handle your claim under a No Win No Fee agreements. This is a risk-free way for claimants to have their claim processed. Our national accident and injury claims service is simple to use, and effective in securing the compensation that you are entitled to. Call us on the number below to learn how we can help you.

Make Your Claim With Our No Win No Fee Accident Lawyers

When we say No Win No Fee, we mean it. When you ask us to start working on your claim, there is no fee. As we process your claim, there is no fee. If we fail to win you any compensation, there is still no fee. There is a fee when we win your claim. We will take our fee directly out of the money we receive for you, and send you the remainder.

Talk To Our Team Today

Do you believe you have a valid reason to make an accident or injury claim? If you do, please call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804. One of our team will go over your claim with you, and then tell you how we can help, before getting your claim started.

Who To Contact After An Accident In Brent?

Harlesden Police Station

76 Craven Park

Harlesden

London

NW10 8RJ

Tel: +44 20 7230 1212

Web: www.met.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/find-a-police-station

Opening hours: 24 hours.

Willesden Magistrates’ Court

448 High Rd

Church End & Roundwood

London

NW10 2DZ

Tel: +44 300 303 0645

Web: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/willesden-magistrates-court

Opening hours: 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

Tel: +44 20 8864 3232

Web: http://www.lnwh.nhs.uk/

Opening hours: 24 hours

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By Stephen Ripley. Last Updated 26th February 2025. On this page, you will find a guide to choosing a good team of personal injury solicitors for Sutton to handle an accident or injury claim on your behalf. Within it, you will find information, tips and advice that will help you to understand why you may be eligible to make a claim, who could be liable to pay compensation, and how to proceed with a claim.

If you have any additional questions you need to be answered once you reach the end of this guide, then please call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804. One of our team will be happy to go over the details of your claim with you and answer any questions you have.

How Can Personal Injury Solicitors For Sutton Help Me?

What makes personal injury lawyers different from other lawyers, is that they concentrate solely on accident and injury claims. A general solicitor might work on property conveyancing one day, a criminal case the next, and the reading of a will the day after.

However, a legal firm that only deals with getting people the compensation they are eligible for, has a lot more experience in this aspect of the law. Their entire service is designed to enable victims to gain the legal representation they need, to have their claim processed in an effective manner.

Legal Expert is a specialist team of injury and accident lawyers. We can help with your compensation claim. To find out how, please give us a call on the number at the end of this guide.

How Our Expert Team Can Help You To Claim Compensation

Legal Expert, as a team of specialist accident and injury lawyers, can help you with any type of personal injury claim. With a proven record of securing significant compensation settlements for our clients across a wide range of complex claims, we always do everything to give you the best chance of winning your claim and receiving the maximum level of compensation possible.

We work in a fully transparent manner and are always available to keep you updated on the status of your claim and answer any questions you have.  For more information on how we can help, call Legal Expert on the number at the end of this page.

Do I Need To Claim With Personal Injury Solicitors In Sutton?

It isn’t necessary to instruct personal injury solicitors in Sutton for your claim. These days, you can have the support of a personal injury solicitor anywhere in the country. If your claim is eligible, our personal injury lawyers for Sutton can communicate with you via the Internet and phone. They will also ensure that any specialist support you need will be carried out within your local area.

Additionally, if you make your claim with our solicitors for Sutton, they’ll help you in the following ways:

• Simplifying legal language.
• Collecting evidence.
• Handling official communication.
• Calculating compensation.

They’ll do this and more on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that if one of our personal injury solicitors takes on your case, they:

• Won’t charge you for their services on your Sutton accident claim when they take it on. 
• They also won’t take payment for this work while the claims progress is ongoing. 
• There won’t be a fee for their services if your personal injury claim is unsuccessful. 
• In fact, you’ll only pay a small success fee if your claim succeeds. This is taken as a percentage from the compensation. Furthermore, a legislative limit is placed on this percentage.

You can speak to us to get in touch with our No Win No Fee solicitors for Sutton.

How To Contact Our Team

If you have been injured or become ill due to the actions of a third party, then you may have a valid accident or injury claim. Give Legal Expert a call on 0800 073 8804, and one of our team will talk you through our new claims process, so we can get started on your claim right away.

Where Can I Get Medical Attention For An Injury In Sutton?

If you’ve suffered an injury in Sutton, then we always recommend seeking medical attention as soon as possible. This helps to ensure that you get the treatment you need for your own health and well-being, but it can also help your potential claim. When you seek treatment, this creates a permanent record of your injuries, which could later be used as evidence.

You could potentially seek medical attention at:

Sutton Hospital

Cotswold Road, Sutton,
Surrey, SM2 5NF

St. Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln, Sutton,

Carshalton SM5 1AA

If you’d like to learn more about how our personal injury solicitors for Sutton-based claims could help you, contact us today.

Further Helpful Guides

• Newcastle Personal Injury Solicitors 
• Sutton In Ashfield Personal Injury Solicitors
• Cardiff Personal Injury Solicitors

Here are some external links for more information:

• Government information on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• Guidance from the NHS on finding your nearest A&E.
• Details from the government on litigation friends.

Thank you for reading our guide about making a compensation claim for injuries with the help of Sutton personal injury solicitors.

Last Updated 29th October 2024. On this page, you will find a guide to selecting a suitable team of personal injury solicitors for a King’s Lynn accident or injury claim for you. You will find all of the information that you need to learn why you might be eligible to make a claim, who might be liable to pay compensation, and how to find a good solicitor to handle your claim.

Once you have finished reading this guide, you may have additional questions. If you do, you can speak to one of the Legal Expert team on 0800 073 8804. They will go over your claim with you, answer any questions you may have, and help you to get your claim underway. Or you can contact us online or use the live chat function on screen.

What Is A Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim is a type of compensation claim you make against someone due to them being responsible for your injury.

Our personal injury solicitors for King’s Lynn accidents can help you if you have a valid claim. The eligibility criteria to make such a claim are that:

• You are owed a duty of care
• This duty is somehow breached
• You suffer injury as a result of the breach

There are various instances where you are owed a duty of care. For example, while in the workplace, your employer owes you a duty of care to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety, as stated in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Additionally, those in control of public spaces owe a duty of care to members of the public to take steps and measures to ensure the public’s reasonable safety when visiting that space, as stated in the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.

Furthermore, everyone who uses the roads owes a duty of care to use the roads safely to avoid causing harm. They must also abide by the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code.

Injuries can be physical or psychological, and sometimes both. If you have been harmed in an accident and it was not your fault, you might meet the eligibility criteria above.

We offer a free case assessment to all potential clients and there is no obligation to proceed further. Why not call today to see if you could be entitled to compensation?

How Does The Personal Injury Claim Process Work?

When you first decide that you have a reason to make a claim, you will contact a personal injury solicitor. They will then inform you of what you may be eligible to claim for, and who may be liable to pay compensation. Next, your solicitor will inform the defendant of your decision to make a claim, and the defendant will then engage their own legal firm. The two legal firms will attempt to negotiate an out of court settlement if possible. If not, your claim will go to court, for a judge to make a decision on whether you are eligible for compensation, and how much this compensation will be.

Do I Have To Use Personal Injury Solicitors In King’s Lynn?

You do not need to use King’s Lynn solicitors to help you with your personal injury claim. The location of your lawyer is not as important as their experience and their ability to get you the best result they can. You should find a solicitor who has handled similar cases to yours in the past.

At Legal Expert, we have personal injury solicitors with years of dedicated experience with the following types of cases:

• Car crash claims
• Public liability accidents (accidents in a public place)
• Accidents at work
• Serious injury claims (also known sometimes as catastrophic loss claims)

We have an ‘Excellent’ trust pilot rating and can offer a friendly and efficient legal service. To see if you can work with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors for a King’s Lynn accident or injury, reach out to a friendly advisor.

What Does No Win No Fee Mean?

To answer the question, what is No Win No Fee? It is an agreement whereby a solicitor won’t charge anything for their fees until they have successfully won compensation for their client. For example, in a No Win No Fee car accident claim, if the solicitor fails to win the claim, then they charge nothing at all.

See If You Could Work With Our Personal Injury Solicitors For Kings Lynn

If you have come to harm, due to the actions of a third party, then you may have a valid reason to make an accident or injury claim. Legal Expert can help you with this. Speak to one of our team on 0800 073 8804 right now, and one of our team will go over your claim with you, and help to get your claim started right away.

Services And Help After An Accident In King’s Lynn

King’s Lynn Police Station

St James St

King’s Lynn

PE30 5DE

Tel: +44 1953 424242

Web: http://www.norfolk.police.uk/

Opening hours: 24 hours.

King’s Lynn Magistrates’ Court

The Courthouse

College Lane

King’s Lynn

PE30 1PQ

Tel: +44 1603 679500

Opening hours: 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Rd

King’s Lynn

PE30 4ET

Tel: +44 1553 613613

Web: http://www.qehkl.nhs.uk/

Opening hours: 24 hours.

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Thank you for reading our guide about personal injury solicitors for King’s Lynn.

By Mark Ainsdale. Last Updated 13th November 2024. If you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you may be looking for the help of personal injury solicitors for Sutton In Ashfield. If so, we can help.

We’re specialists in personal injury claims, from car crashes to slips, trips and falls in workplaces. We offer a free case check to everyone who calls and if you’d like to proceed with a claim, you can do so on a No Win No Fee basis.

To speak with us today, you can:

• Call us on 0800 073 8804 
• Write to us about your claim online
• Or speak with us now via our live chat service

What Is A Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim is when someone claims compensation for suffering negligence. Negligence occurs when a breach of duty of care leads to an injury being sustained.

There may be multiple settings where you are owed a duty of care. This includes when you are:

• At work – employers owe their employees a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. To adhere to their duty of care, employers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their employees while they are working.
• In public spaces – people in charge of a public space (occupiers) owe a duty of care to all lawful public visitors of their space under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. To adhere to their duty of care, occupiers must take steps to ensure the reasonable safety of those visiting their premises.
• On the roads – all road users owe one another a duty of care. To adhere to their duty of care, road users must follow the regulations in The Highway Code and the Road Traffic Act 1988 to ensure that everyone is safe while on the roads.

As such, in order to begin a claim and be connected with one of our personal injury solicitors for Sutton In Ashfield, the following criteria must be met:

1. You were owed a duty of care by an employer, occupier, or road user.
2. They breached their duty of care.
3. You sustained an injury as a result of this.

You should contact us today if you believe to have an eligible personal injury claim. After assessing your circumstances, our team may connect you with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors for Sutton In Ashfield.

How Can Legal Expert Help You Claim Compensation After An Accident That Wasn’t Your Fault?

Our personal injury solicitors for Sutton In Ashfield can do many things to make the claims process as simple as possible for clients, such as:

• Collect evidence.
• Correspond with the defendant on the client’s behalf.
• Explain legal terminology to the client.
• Update the client throughout the whole case.
• Find legal representation for the client if the case goes to court.
• Ensure that the compensation is accurately valued.
• Ensure that the case is filed within the limitation period.

These are all a part of our solicitors’ services. So, contact us to potentially start receiving this help from our No Win No Fee solicitors for Sutton In Ashfield.

Choosing Personal Injury Solicitors For Sutton In Ashfield Accidents

It’s a common misconception to think that if you live in Sutton-In-Ashfield, you have to use a solicitor based in Sutton-In-Ashfield, to help you claim compensation for your injuries. Although choosing a solicitor based in a location near you means that it is easier to visit them in person, the most important factor you should consider when finding the right solicitor is their skills and experience. Finding a solicitor with the right expertise will mean that they will be confident when handling a claim like yours. Some clients worry that if they are not assigned a local personal injury solicitor, communication may suffer.

However, in this day and age, it is common for personal injury solicitors for Sutton In Ashfield to mostly communicate with their clients via the post, through emails, or the telephone, so you are unlikely to miss out. The personal injury claim settlement process involves seeing a physician for a medical assessment, which your solicitor will base your claim on. If you are assigned a personal injury lawyer based elsewhere, don’t worry, Legal Expert will arrange for you to have your medical assessment done by a local physician at a time convenient to you.

No Win No Fee Personal Injury Solicitors For Sutton In Ashfield

At Legal Expert, we offer all of our clients the option to make a No Win No Fee personal injury claim in the UK. what does this mean? A No Win No Fee claim is when a solicitor offers you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which means that your personal injury solicitor will only charge you a fee if you win your injury claim. In the unlikely event that you do not win your claim, you won’t have to pay us a penny, so there is no risk of you going out of pocket. As you can imagine, for many clients making a UK personal injury claim, No Win No Fee is the less stressful way to claim. What’s more, if you use a No Win No Fee solicitor, you will not have to worry about paying an upfront fee. That’s because when working with No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors for Sutton In Ashfield, your fees will be deducted from your final compensation package, so you won’t have to worry about funding your claim.

To learn more about making a No Win No Fee claim, call Legal Expert today. Alternatively, read our no win no fee claims guide online or pop a question into our live chat.

Useful Links

Nottinghamshire Road Safety
Nottinghamshire road safety information from Nottinghamshire Council.

Sutton-In-Ashfield Police Station
Church St,
Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 1AE
Tel: 0115 967 0999
Web: https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/area/your-area/nottinghamshire/ashfield/sutton-in-ashfield/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area

Nottingham Crown Court
60 Canal St,
Nottingham NG1 7EL
Tel: 0115 910 3551
Web: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/nottingham-crown-court

Sherwood Forest Hospitals
King’s Mill Hospital,
Mansfield Road,
Sutton in Ashfield,
Nottinghamshire,
NG17 4JL,
Tel: 01623 622515
Web: www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk

We have a range of online guides for making accident compensation claims. Below are just a few of our guides. Please see our search bar above for more options.

Accident At Work Personal Injury Claims – how to claim damages for accidents in the workplace.

Road Traffic Accident Claims – how to claim damages for a road traffic accident.

Back Injury Compensation Claims – how to seek damages for a back injury.

Further Helpful Guides

• Newcastle Personal Injury Solicitors 
• Sutton Personal Injury Solicitors
• Cardiff Personal Injury Solicitors
• Personal Injury Solicitors Birmingham
• Taunton Personal Injury Solicitors
• Tunbridge Wells Personal Injury Solicitors
• Wakefield Personal Injury Solicitors
• Wallasey Personal Injury Solicitors
• Council Accident Solicitors
• Claiming Against the Council or Local Authority

Thank you for reading our personal injury solicitors for Sutton In Ashfield guide.

By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 24th February 2025. Welcome to our guide on personal injury solicitors for Southwark. Are you a Southwark resident who was recently injured because of an accident that was not caused by yourself? You may be eligible to make a personal injury claim for compensation from the party responsible. Trust an expert personal injury solicitor from Legal Expert to handle your claim. We are a specialist personal injury law firm that provide solicitors nationwide to victims claiming accident and injury compensation, including solicitors that cover the Southwark area.

Our solicitors have an excellent track record of winning personal injury claims for For personal injury solicitors advice, call Legal Expert today for your free legal consultation. We will then assess your personal injury case and if you legitimately have grounds to claim compensation, we will provide an estimate of how much you could claim. We can then also issue you with an excellent personal injury solicitor covering London as a whole, or a solicitor covering the Southwark area to represent you in your personal injury compensation claim. Call Legal Expert today on 0800 073 8804 to enquire about claiming compensation for your injuries today.

How Can Personal Injury Solicitors For Southwark Injury Claims Help?

Clients often ask us “What does a personal injury solicitor do?” The answer to that is that they are a qualified solicitor that provides legal services to individuals claiming compensation for personal injuries.

They will represent you in your personal injury case, whether your claim is settled in or out of court. If you have been injured or made ill because of an accident caused by the negligence of a 3rd party then call Legal Expert to find the best personal injury lawyer from our team to help you claim compensation.

What Grounds Enable You To Make A Personal Injury Claim

In order to claim compensation successfully, your personal injury solicitor will have to provide evidence that your claim meets certain criteria. We have listed these criteria below:

1. Firstly your lawyer will need to prove that you (the Claimant) were owed a “duty of care” by the Defendant. This means that the defendant was legally obliged to uphold your health and safety. For example, if you were a customer in a shop, the shop’s duty of care would have meant that they were responsible for providing you a safe and hygienic environment in which to shop.
2. Secondly of all, your personal injury solicitor must prove that the Defendant (who you are claiming against) did not uphold their ‘duty of care‘ towards the Claimant. Usually this is a negligent action or inaction, for example, a shop neglecting their duty of care towards a shopper, by not correctly fixing a display item to the wall. This display item came loose from the wall and fell on a shopper, crushing, them.
3. Thirdly, the personal injury solicitor will have to prove that the Defendant’s negligent action or inaction, directly caused the injuries or illness suffered by the Claimant. In the case of a crushing injury, if the customer broke a bone as a result, the solicitor will be able to use medical evidence, eyewitness reports and CCTV to provide evidence that this was the case.

If you believe that your personal injury case meets these criteria, you could potentially be able to claim damages. Follow the steps below, or call Legal Expert today to discuss finding the right personal injury solicitor in London or elsewhere to represent your claim. Remember, whilst we are not based here, we can still help you.

Things To Consider When Choosing The Right Personal Injury Lawyer

When choosing personal injury solicitors for Southwark, there are a few key things to consider. Our advisory team can provide more information about claiming with us, but we have set out a few key factors to consider here:

1. Does the solicitor have sufficient experience handling claims like mine?
2. Do they have a proven track record of winning compensation for clients?
3. Can I trust the firm to handle my claim with efficiency, professionalism and discretion?
4. Do they offer No Win No Fee agreements so that I’m protected from large legal fees?

At Legal Expert, we satisfy all of these factors and more besides. Our solicitors have years of experience across a huge variety of claims; in fact, we have won over £80 million in compensation for our clients over the years.

To find out more about how our No Win No Fee solicitors for Southwark could help you get the compensation you deserve, talk to our advisors today using the contact information given below.

Does The Location Of My Solicitor Affect My Claim?

Clients who are based in Southwark often believe that they have to use a personal injury solicitor based in Southwark, or a personal injury lawyer based elsewhere in London, to handle their claim. This may have been the case in the past, but in this day and age you do not have to use a solicitor from a personal injury law firm in Southwark, London to handle your claim, if there is a more suitable solicitor based elsewhere.

At Legal Expert, we value a solicitor’s experience, skills and area of specialism over their location, and will prioritise supplying you a lawyer that has the relevant expertise to handle your personal injury case. If you are not assigned a solicitor in London to handle your claim, but a solicitor based elsewhere in the country, you can communicate with them remotely via post, phone and email, when they are working on your personal injury case.

If you require a medical assessment before your solicitor starts working on your personal injury case, then of course Legal Expert can arrange for this to be done locally.

To find an experienced personal injury lawyer, to work on your personal injury compensation claim call Legal Expert today for free personal injury claims advice and to get started with your claim.

No Win No Fee Personal Injury Solicitors For Southwark Injury Claims

We can potentially provide support from No Win No Fee solicitors for Southwark injury claims to those that have a valid case. When one of our solicitors agrees to support your claim, they’ll offer to work for you under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Under such an agreement:

• You will not be required to pay your solicitor for their services before your claim starts or while it is in progress.
• If your claim doesn’t succeed, then you normally won’t be expected to pay your solicitor for their work. This should mean that solicitors for Southwark injury claims will only take such cases on if they are confident of a successful outcome.
• If your claim proves successful, then your solicitor will receive payment for their services by subtracting a small percentage of the compensation awarded. This payment is called a success fee and the percentage your solicitor can take is legally capped to ensure you get to keep most of your compensation.

To learn more about No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors for Southwark injury claims, please contact our advisors for free today. Our team can answer any questions you may have about the claiming process. To reach out, you can:

• Call us on 0800 073 8804
• Use our claim online contact form
• Or you can use our 24/7 live chat support

Useful Links

Southwark Road Safety
Southwark road safety information from the London Road Safety Council.

Southwark Police Station
323 Borough High Street,
London
SE1 1JL
Website: www.met.police.uk

Southwark Crown Court
1 English Grounds
(off Battlebridge Lane)
Southwark
SE1 2HU
Tel: 020 7522 7200
Website: Visit the site for Southwark Crown Court.

King’s College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London,
SE5 9RS
Tel: 020 3299 9000
Website: www.kch.nhs.uk

We have a range of online guides to making accident compensation claims. Below are just a few of our guides. Please see our search bar above for more options.

Accident At Work Personal Injury Claims
Further advice on accident at work cases and claims.

How Much Personal Injury Compensation Will I Get For An Assault Claim?
More about claiming damages for a criminal assault.

Hospital Medical Negligence Claims
Hospital negligence cases against the private sector, or the NHS.

Other Helpful Compensation Guides

• Newcastle Personal Injury Solicitors
• Southend On Sea Personal Injury Solicitors
• St Albans Personal Injury Solicitors
• Birmingham Personal Injury Solicitors
• How Much Compensation Could You Receive for a Slip or Trip Claim?

Thank you for reading our guide on personal injury solicitors for Southwark.

On this page, you will find a guide to finding a good team of personal injury solicitors covering the Hartlepool area who can process an accident claim for you. It contains advice and information that will help you learn why you may be eligible to make a claim and how to go about starting one.

If you would prefer to have a real person explain your options to you or don’t have enough time to read all of this guide, please call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804 today. One of our team will be ready and waiting to discuss your claim with you and get started on your claim right away.

How Our Solicitors And Lawyers Could Help You

Legal Expert is a skilled and experienced team of accident and injury solicitors. We are certain that we can help you achieve a positive outcome in your personal injury case. We have a proven track record of successfully winning significant compensation settlements across a very wide range of claim types.

We work transparently, with a customer-centric work ethic. We do everything we can to make sure that our clients are successful in their claims. However, we won’t take any risks that could threaten your ability to make a claim. If you need some straightforward advice about your claim, without legal jargon, speak to one of our team on the number at the bottom of this page today.

Can I Claim Compensation For Accidents, Injuries, Or Illnesses Which Were Not My Fault?

In general, if you have come to harm in some way through the actions of a third party, a personal injury solicitor should be able to process a claim for you. You are not limited to claiming for physical injuries. You can claim for any harm, such as:

• A disease or illness that was caused by the actions of a third party.
• Psychological damage, such as post-traumatic stress disorder that was caused by the actions of a third party.
• Physical injuries were sustained in an accident that a third party caused.

The term “third-party” here denotes any distinct legal entity. This could be anyone from the UK Government to one of your friends. For example, all of the following is a legal entity you could claim against:

• Your landlord.
• Your employer.
• The local bus company.
• Another driver.
• A private individual.
• Your local council.
• A supermarket or restaurant.
• The local church.

As we can see, pretty much every business, enterprise, and organisation can be pursued for compensation. You should also be able to claim for accidents that were partly your fault. Just because you contributed to your injuries doesn’t mean the third parties involved walk away scot-free. And you can still claim compensation from them, but at a reduced rate driven by the percentage of liability, they admit to.

If you are still confused over why you might be eligible to make a claim, please call Legal Expert on the number at the bottom of this guide. One of our Hartlepool personal injury solicitors will listen to you explain how you came to harm and then let you know a) whether you are eligible to make a claim and b) who you should be pursuing for compensation.

Five Reasons To Use A Personal Injury Solicitor

You need to make sure that you have a specialist personal injury lawyer possible to process your claim, and here are five reasons why:

1. The more experienced your solicitor is, the higher the chance will be of your claim being successful.
2. The more skilled your solicitor is, the more chance you will be awarded the maximum amount of compensation possible.
3. Your solicitor will be able to shoulder the cost of the claim under a Conditional Fee Agreement.
4. Your solicitor should be able to arrange for you to receive a free local medical examination in your area to support your claim.
5. Your solicitor is a specialist in negotiating injury and accident settlements, meaning there will be a high chance that your claim will be settled out of court.

If you would like to learn how Legal Expert can assist you with your claim, please speak to one of our team on the number at the end of this page.

Why Should You Read Solicitor Reviews?

Finding a good legal team is going to take work. You will need to create a list of potential solicitors, then start calling them up to check them out. A good way to cut down on this effort is to find a site that contains personal injury solicitor reviews. You can use these reviews to shortlist several personal injury solicitors covering Hartlepool before choosing one. The information you need to extract from each review should be:

• Did the reviewer have a good experience?
• Was the claim made under a Conditional Fee Agreement?
• How much did the solicitor charge as a fee? Was it a percentage of the payment received?
• Did the review list the pros and cons of dealing with the particular legal team?
• Was the solicitor able to arrange for local services, such as a free medical examination?

Facts such as these can be correlated across reviews, and you should then be able to create a shortlist. If you don’t have the time to go through this long-winded process, you can call Legal Expert on the number at the bottom of the page about how to claim. One of our team will discuss all of your legal options with you and set you on the right track towards starting your claim.

Can I Use Solicitors And Lawyers From Other Parts Of The Country?

Many people who need to make an accident or injury claim wrongly believe that there is some legal reason why they have to use local law firms in their area. The simple truth is that you are free to use any legal firm you wish, no matter where they happen to be located.

Keeping this in mind, you now need to decide whether the ease of dealing with a local firm outweighs the advantages of using a specialist injury lawyer to process your claim. A specialist injury lawyer could have a much better chance of winning your claim and securing you the maximum compensation payout possible.

For example, Legal Expert offers our injury and accident claims service across the entire UK. Our Hartlepool personal injury solicitors specialise in helping the victims of accidents to get the compensation they are entitled to. We could also book you a medical assessment in this area. Our closest expert is:

Ian Watson
Evans Business Incubation Centre,
Durham Way South,
Newton Aycliffe,
County Durham,
DL5 6XP

Call us on the number at the end of this page to learn more.

What Accidents And Injuries Can I Claim Compensation For?

As a specialist personal injury lawyer, Legal Expert can handle just about any injury or accident claim. From a minor slip, trip and fall accident through to cases of clinical negligence that resulted in the death of a patient.

Of course, there are some types of claims we see more frequently than others. We have gone over these types of claims in their sections below. If your type of claim isn’t included in one of these sections, never fear. We can still help you. Call one of our team on the number at the end of this guide, and explain how your accident happened. They will then

Industrial Disease Claims

If your employer exposes you to a health hazard and becomes ill because of it, you would have a valid reason to make a claim. Every employer in the UK is legally obligated to provide a healthy working environment for its staff.

You can also claim against previous employers who exposed you to a health hazard. For example, if you worked some years ago for a demolition company and were exposed to asbestos dust at the time. If you developed an asbestos-related illness recently, you could claim against your previous employer. This is because the time limit for making your claim is three years from when the medical condition is first diagnosed.

Legal Expert can help you with work-related illness and industrial disease claims. Give our Hartlepool personal injury solicitors a call on the number at the end of this guide, and we will explain how to claim.

Medical Negligence Claims

The graph above shows the number of children up to the age of 14 admitted to hospital in Hartlepool. Any of these children could have become the victim of clinical negligence while they were in the hospital.

From care stuff to brain surgeons, every medical professional has a duty of care towards every patient. When they fail in this duty of care, clinical negligence or medical malpractice could be deemed to have taken place. A typical case would look like this:

1. A medical professional has a clear duty of care towards a patient.
2. The medical professional failed in this duty of care, and this caused harm to the patient.
3. The failure in duty of care could have been avoided.

If you believe that you have a reason to make such a claim or need some medical negligence advice, please call Legal Expert on the number at the bottom of the page. You might also find this guide to be useful:

A guide to claiming for medical negligence

Slip, Trip, And Fall Injury Claims

Of all the claims we handle here at Legal Expert, these are the most common of all, excluding road traffic accidents. These simple accidents can happen anywhere and can be caused by hazards such as:

• Torn or frayed carpets.
• Cracked or broken floor tiles.
• Warped wooden floorboards.
• Broken or badly laid paving slabs.
• Wet or dirty floors.
• Obstacles left on public pathways.

No matter how your slip, trip or fall happened, we should be able to help. Call us on the number at the end of the page to find out how.

Serious Injury Claims

Often, the claims which result in the largest compensation payments are those for serious injuries. These are injuries that will entirely negatively change a person’s life, for example:

• Severe brain damage (loss of motor or cognitive function).
• Loss of or damage to an internal organ.
• Severe psychological injuries.
• Loss of a limb such as an arm or a leg.
• Palatalises of a single limb, from the waist down (paraplegia) or from the neck down (quadriplegia).

These injuries will all have a very negative effect on the life quality of the claimant, and as such, would likely attract significant compensation settlements. Legal Expert can help you to get the most compensation possible in your serious injury claim. Telephone our Hartlepool personal injury solicitors on the number at the end of the page to learn how to claim online. You may also like to read this guide:

A guide to serious injury claims

Hartlepool Area Accident At Work Claims

Your employer must comply with all Health & Safety requirements that pertain to its core business function at all times. Failure to comply will be liable for compensation if the failure is the direct cause of harm to an employee. Read the table below for potential settlement figures for a variety of injuries.

Legal Expert can help you to make a personal injury claim for a workplace accident. Please speak to one of our team on the number at the bottom of the page to proceed. You may also like to check over this guide we have produced:

A guide to claiming for an accident at work

Accident At Work Statistics For The Hartlepool Area

Below, you will find a table detailing workplace accidents here from 2012 to 2014:

Road Traffic Accident Claims In Hartlepool

Legal Expert is a very experienced team of road traffic accident claims solicitors. These are the most common of all claims that we help our clients with. Whether you have suffered a mild case of whiplash in a rear collision or lost a loved one in a multi-vehicle motorway pileup, we can help. No claim is too large or too small.

If you want to learn more about how Legal Expert can help you win your road traffic accident claim, call us at the number at the end of this page and speak to one of our team today. Our Hartlepool personal injury solicitors will walk you through our new claims process so that we can get your road accident claim started.

Reported Road Traffic Accident Casualties And Fatalities In Hartlepool

In the table below, you will find statistics related to the kinds of road traffic accidents that took place between 2014 and 2017.

What Are No Win No Fee Claims

Legal Expert can process your accident or injury claim under No Win No Fee. This comprehensive yet simple service allows people from Hartlepool to move forward with their claims at no financial risk. Call us on the number below to find out more about our national accident and injury claims service.

Can I Make A Claim With A No Win No Fee Agreement?

When Legal Experts lawyers act as your No Win No Fee personal injury solicitors, you don’t pay anything unless you receive a compensation payment. We charge no fee to onboard your claim and no fee as we process it. If we fail and don’t win you any compensation, our bill is zeroed, and you pay nothing at all. If we win your claim and receive payment for you, we will automatically take our fee out of the money we received and give you the rest.

Where Can I Find Out More About Making A Claim?

If you still need some additional information, you can call us on the number below, and one of our team will be happy to help. You can also check out other guides on this site, such as:

A guide to claiming if you have had an accident in the street

A guide to claiming if you have been involved in an accident with a foreign vehicle

Other great resources include the Health & Safety Executive, the UK Government, and the National Health Service.

Other Guides You Can Read

• Havant Personal Injury Solicitors
• Corby Personal Injury Solicitors
• Worcester Personal Injury Solicitors
• Portsmouth Personal Injury Solicitors
• Bury St Edmunds Personal Injury Solicitors
• Get help finding No Win No Fee solicitors for Cardiff based claims with our guide.

Speak To Us Today

If you are ready for Legal Expert to act as your personal injury solicitors, Hartlepool residents can call us on 0800 073 8804. One of our team will be ready and waiting to take the details of your claim so that we can begin working on it right away.

Helpful Resources And Services In Hartlepool

Cleveland Police HQ
Hartlepool District Headquarters
Avenue Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AJ
Tel: +44 1642 326326
Opening hours: 24 hours.

Hartlepool County Court
The Law Courts
Victoria Rd
Hartlepool
TS24 8BS
Tel: +44 1429 268198
Web: https://sscs.venues.tribunals.gov.uk/venues/Newcastle/hartlepool-mags.htm
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

University Hospital of Hartlepool
Holdforth Rd
Hartlepool
TS24 9AH
Tel: +44 1642 617617
Opening hours: 24 hours.

Hartlepool Personal Injury Solicitors FAQs

What is a No Win No Fee service?

This is a policy that many law firms such as ourselves use to protect the claimant financially.

How does this work?

So, the client will only pay compensation if their solicitor wins the claim on their behalf.

What will help to win the case?

This will rely on providing strong, clear evidence that proves the responsibility of the defendant.

And what must the claimant prove?

They have to prove that the defendant breached a duty of care they owed towards you, thus causing an accident leading to the victim suffering injuries.

How much does the claimant pay their solicitor if the case wins?

The specific amount varies, but the figure itself is known as a success fee.

What is the maximum figure for the success fee?

The legal cap is 25%, though both parties could negotiate a higher amount.

And what if the case loses?

In that scenario, the claimant doesn’t have to pay anything towards their solicitor’s legal fees.

When is payment required?

This comes at the end of the case, so there aren’t any costs necessary prior to or during the case.

Thank you for reading our Hartlepool personal injury solicitors guide.