Bedford Personal Injury Solicitors No Win No Fee
By Mark Ainsdale. Last Updated 29th September 2021. Welcome to our Bedford personal injury solicitors. Legal Expert can help with your personal injury claim if you are based in Bedford or elsewhere in the UK. We will handle your case from start to finish, and we can ensure your solicitor will arrange a local medical for you are a convenient medical centre.
Making a personal injury claim
We can connect you with the best Bedford personal injury solicitors for your case. Bedford personal injury solicitors have years of experience and a great track record in the industry. We will listen to the ins and outs of your case and choose the best lawyer to represent you, giving you the greatest chance of success.
It’s important to recognise that for personal injury solicitors in Bedford to win your case, the following needs to be proven:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care
- The defendant breached the duty of care
- The defendant causes your illness or injury by breaching the duty of care
For most personal injury cases, there is a time limit of three years. This is usually three years from the date of the accident. However, as this is often not clear cut, in cases of repetitive strain injury and such, you will have three years from the date of diagnosis. The best thing to do is claim as soon as possible so that you can avoid any issues and make it as easy as possible for your personal injury solicitors for Bedford to gather evidence.
Selecting the best No Win No Fee lawyer to represent you is crucial
Many personal injury solicitors are offering their services across the UK. While the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates solicitors, service levels can vary, so it is important to choose with care. After all, the legal professional you choose will have a huge impact on your recovery and life. Selecting a lawyer that matches your needs is a crucial first step.
Read reviews of injury lawyers in Bedford
When looking for the best No Win No Fee solicitors in Bedford, it is a good idea to read reviews left by people who were once in your position. This will give you a better indication regarding service charges. Many people are shocked to see the disparity in the level of success fees and insurances premiums that businesses charge. Some businesses will take a much greater percentage of the compensation that has been awarded than others.
For more information about fees for Bedford personal injury solicitors, you can contact us.
Does the location of the solicitor matter?
You are not required to choose a solicitor that is based in your local area. You can choose a solicitor based on several different factors, from their reputation to the success fee. The only part of the claim that does need to be carried out locally is the medical. Our experts can carry out this medical. Those closest to this area include;
Reheela Khand
245 Ampthill Road
Bedford
MK42 9AZ
Adnan Saad
Holiday Inn Express Bedford
Interchange
A6/A421
Wilstead Road
Elstow
MK42 9BF
What compensation claims do you handle?
We handle a wide range of compensation claims at Legal Expert. So long as someone else is responsible for the accident, we can help you become connected to the best Bedford personal injury solicitors for your injury claim.
Industrial disease
If you have contracted an industrial disease due to your place of work, we can help you launch a claim. In most cases, the individual will be claiming against a former employer, as symptoms may not show themselves for many years. Therefore, you will have three years from the date of your diagnosis to claim.
Medical negligence
Medical or clinical negligence refers to incidents whereby you have become injured or contracted an illness while receiving care from a medical professional. For example, the medical centre may not have been correctly sanitized, or you could have been misdiagnosed. Either way, we have the No Win No Fee solicitors in Bedford to assist.
Accidents in the workplace
If you have been injured while at work and believe your employer is to blame, we can help you secure compensation. Here are the latest statistics (2013/14) that the Bedford local authority has provided in accordance with HSE’s RIDDOR regulations.
Bedford Local Authority Area Accident At Work Statistics
In this section, we have included a table to look at the number of work accidents recorded in the Bedford Local Authority from 2011 through 2014.
| Cause of Accident | Recorded in 2011/ 12 | Recorded in 2012/ 13 | Recorded in 2013/ 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slip or trip | 91 | 79 | 56 |
| Lifting and handling injuries | 85 | 48 | 54 |
| Undetermined | 58 | 44 | 47 |
| Struck by object | 46 | 25 | 24 |
| Physical attack | 32 | 20 | 24 |
| Fall from height | 27 | 19 | 15 |
| Struck against | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Machinery related | 14 | 11 | 5 |
| Harmful substance exposure | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| Animal related | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Trapped by something collapsing | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fire related | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Slip, trip and fall incidents
Slip, trip, and fall incidents are some of the most common in Bedford. Many different types of accidents fall under this category, from swimming pool accidents to tripping over broken pavement. After reading this guide, feel free to speak to the Bedford personal injury solicitors that we work with about how to claim online.
Road accidents
We can help connect you with the best Bedford personal injury solicitors to assist with your road traffic accident claim, irrespective of whether it involved two cars colliding, a pedestrian incident, a cycling accident, or something different. Official statistics showed that there were 561 road traffic accidents in Bedford in 2014.
Bedford Road Traffic Accident Statistics – Fatal And Serious Casualties
This table contains data for the number of fatally injured people or who suffered a serious injury on the road in Bedford. Let’s not forget, though, that you could still claim for injuries such as whiplash.
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedestrians | 17 | 11 | 16 | 20 |
| Cyclists | 5 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Motorcyclists | 25 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Car occupants | 21 | 23 | 35 | 22 |
| Others | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 75 | 61 | 81 | 79 |
Serious injury
Last but not least, we can help you ease the pressure if you have sustained any serious injury in an accident that was not your fault. We will help to ensure all out-of-pocket expenses are covered and that you are compensated for the pain and suffering you have experienced. Have a look at this table, as this explains what you may receive for particular injuries.
| Injury | Severity | Compensation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain injury | Very severe | £282,010 to £403,990 | The award bracket is given as an estimate for victims who have suffered severe brain damage and are unresponsive. In what is referred to as a vegetable state. |
| Brain injury | Moderately severe | £219,070 to £282,010 | Losing feelings in limbs, mental disability, and or change in impersonality. |
| Brain injury | Less severe | £15,320 to £43,060 | Head injuries that have not caused significant brain damage but still there maybe lasting effects. |
| Eye Injury | Total blindness | In the region of £268,720 | Total blindness |
| Eye Injury | Loss of sight in one eye | £49,270 to £54,830 | This amount of compensation is awarded with loss of sight in a single eye or very restricted vision in one eye. |
| Eye Injury | Minor | £3,950 to £8,730 | Problems with vision, pain in the eye or temporary vision loss in an eye. |
| Arm Injury | Loss of both arms | £240,790 to £300,000 | Amputation of both full arms will receive the maximum award here. This compensation range also covers the amputation of one arm, or whether the amputation is to be the full or part of the arm. The restrictions this will have in the future are also taken into consideration. |
| Arm Injury | Permanent and substantial disablement | £39,170 to £59,860 | If there is major restriction and disability in one or both arms and causes great pain and suffering. |
| Arm Injury | Less severe | £19,200 to £39,170 | This amount is set at this criteria for those who have suffered restriction in movement and/or disability on the arms but will recover. |
| Leg Injury | Loss of both legs | £240,790 to £282,010 | Amputation of both or one leg will warrant this amount of compensation to be awarded. It will also be taken in to consideration if the leg is amputated above or below the knee. |
| Leg Injury | Less serious | Up to £27,760 | Fracture, brake or soft tissue damage to the leg that has affected the muscle causing great pain and discomfort. |
| Neck Injury | Severe | Up to £148,330 | Neck injuries can be very severe causing problems with movement in different areas of the body. An injury to the neck can cause pain in this area for a lengthy time. |
| Neck Injury | Moderate | Up to £38,490 | Fractures to the neck, painful when moving, stiffness inability to use full movement of the neck will warrant this type of compensation. |
| Neck Injury | Minor | Up to £7,890 | These amounts of compensation are roughly the brackets for whiplash depending on how long it lasts, how painful it is and the long term prognosis. |
| Hand Injury | Loss of both hands | £140,660 to £201,490 | This amount of compensation will cover, both hands or one hand amputation or if the hand becomes completely useless. |
| Hand Injury | Serious | £29,000 to £61,910 | Likely to have seen a reduction in capacity by 50 per cent. Several fingers may have been amputated and re-joined, leaving a clawed or unsightly hand. |
| Elbow Injury | Severely disabling | £39,170 to £54,830 | Complete restriction in movement of the elbow that has resulted in a disability or that has required surgery. |
| Elbow Injury | Moderate or minor | Up to £12,590 | Restriction in the movement of the arm due to injury of the elbow. |
| Wrist Injury | Severe | £47,620 to £59,860 | No wrist function at all. |
| Back Injury | Severe | £38,780 to £69,730 | Severe back injuries to the upper or lower part of the back, maybe causing paralysis or any issues relating to the organs within the lower part of the body. |
| Back Injury | Minor | Up to £12,510 | Soft tissue, slipped disc, muscle pain would gain this amount of compensation. |
| Back Injury | Moderate | £12,510 to £27,760 | This amount of compensation may cover ligament or soft tissue to the back, constant pain and /or discomfort. |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Severe | £59,860 to £100,670 | Debilitating symptoms, impacting work life, social life, and relationships with family and friends. Prognosis for recovery is likely to be poor, with symptoms having some permanency. |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Less severe | £3,950 to £8,180 | Minor symptoms that resolve in full within a short space of time. |
| Face Injury - Scarring | Very severe | £29,780 to £97,330 | Scarring and facial disfigurement could warrant this amount of compensation. The severity will determine how much. |
| Face Injury - Scarring | Less severe | £17,960 to £48,420 | These compensation estimates cover brakes and fractures to the facial area such as the nose. |
| Face Injury - Scarring | Less significant | £3,950 to £13,740 | Compensation amounts for scarring. Please note women tend to receive larger payouts for scarring than men. |
| Knee Injury | Severe | £26,190 to £43,460 | Disability due to injury to the knee, severe damage to muscle, soft tissue and also muscle wastage. |
| Knee Injury | Moderate | Up to £26,190 | Injury to the knee that is painful but will recover within time so the knee has a full normal working function. |
| Shoulder Injury | Serious | £12,770 to £19,200 | Restriction in movement, limb numbness or paralysis due to injury in the shoulder and neck. |
| Shoulder Injury | Moderate | £7,890 to £12,770 | Tissue damage to neck that may last for quite a while which restricts movement in the arm and elbow. |
| Shoulder Injury | Minor | Up to £7,890 | Soft tissue damage that will recover within the year or just over, that causes moderate pain. |
Bedford No Win No Fee Lawyers
When using the services of No Win No Fee solicitors in Bedford, you won’t need to pay legal fees if your case is unsuccessful.
Are there any fees involved at all?
With Legal Expert, No Win No Fee means exactly that. While some companies may charge extra fees if they don’t win your case, our personal injury solicitors for Bedford won’t. Please speak to us to learn more about how to claim.
How to proceed
Whether you are ready to begin your claim or have any queries, we can assist. We have plenty of useful information and guides available on our website. However, if you cannot find what you are looking for or you want to start the process of claiming, all you need to do is give us a call. You can reach us on 0800 073 8804
There are plenty of other ways you can get in touch too. For example, you can use the online contact form, or you can request a callback. We also have a live chat feature on our website. Alternatively, you can send an email to info@legalexpert.co.uk, and we promise to get back to you as quickly as possible.
You can rest assured that all queries are handled with 100 per cent confidentiality. We pride ourselves on putting our customers first, and it is always our aim to make you feel at ease when talking with one of our advisors about your claim.
Helpful contacts in Bedford
If you have been injured in Bedford, there are some other useful organisations that you may need to get in contact with aside from a personal injury solicitor. So, here are some contacts that you may find useful:
Bedford Police
Greyfriars Police Station,
Greyfriars Bedford,
MK40 1HR.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Website: www.bedfordshire.police.uk
Phone number: 101
Bedford and Mid Beds Magistrates Court
Shire Hall 3 St Paul’s Square,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK40 1SQ.
Phone number: 01234 319000
Website: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/bedford-and-mid-beds-magistrates-court-and-family-court
Local Hospitals near Bedford
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust,
Kempton Road,
Bedford,
MK42 9DJ.
Phone number: 01234 355 122
Website: www.bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Bedford Personal Injury Solicitors FAQs
When will I receive my first compensation offer?
This could come any time after negotiations begin, though it requires the defendant to admit liability beforehand.
How high will the opening offer be?
This depends on the injury and its circumstances. However, you shouldn’t expect the defendant to offer your maximum compensation target at this stage.
What makes a good compensation offer?
This would be an offer that manages to satisfy both parties in terms of what’s acceptable and what’s affordable.
How much should a defendant offer for the claimant to settle?
Around 80% of the claimant’s compensation target would make for an appropriate figure to settle upon.
Should I turn down the first offer?
We recommend that you do this because you’re highly likely to be receiving a larger second offer.
What happens if I turn down an offer?
That offer is then no longer on the table, so you can’t accept it at a later date.
What is a counter-offer?
This is when you suggest a figure that isn’t your target but that you would be happy to settle on.
Would the defendant offer you that figure?
If you can justify that amount for a settlement, they may offer you to close the claims process.
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