Wandsworth Personal Injury Solicitors – No Win No Fee Claims
Wandsworth personal injury solicitors
By Lewis Cobain. Last Updated 6th September 2022. Welcome to our Wandsworth personal injury solicitors guide. If you have been injured in an accident in Wandsworth that was not your fault, it is important to claim to get the compensation you deserve. This is something we can help you to do at Legal Expert.
This guide will reveal everything you need to know about working with personal injury solicitors and lawyers covering the area but based outside of it to get the payout you are entitled to. This includes information on finding the best solicitors, the different cases that are handled, the service provided, and much more. Any questions? Call 0800 073 8804 for answers.
What are compensation claims for personal injuries?
A personal injury claim is designed to give you a payout if you have been injured and not your fault. There are several reasons why you should make a claim. This includes the following:
- You deserve compensation – If you have been involved in an accident, and someone else is responsible, why should you have to fund the recovery process? You deserve compensation for your injuries.
- You will need money for all of the out of pocket expenses you will encounter. Many different expenses can occur when you have been involved in an accident, including prescription expenses, travel expenses, vehicle repair costs, childcare costs, counselling costs, and so on.
- You will receive money to cover any loss of income – You could find yourself in a worrying position if you are unable to work while you recover and do not get any sick pay. However, if you make a claim, loss of income falls under special damages to be compensated for this.
- You can draw a line under the whole thing – When you have been involved in a traumatic experience, it can be easy to replay the whole thing in your mind time and time again, wondering what you could have done differently. A successful claim will help you to get the answers and draw a line under everything.
How we can help you make a compensation claim
Here at Legal Expert, we have many years of experience in the industry, and we can help you get the full amount of compensation you are entitled to when making a personal injury claim. We will ensure you have all of the information you need about the claims process. After providing free consultation, we can launch your claim for you, ensuring you get the maximum amount you are entitled to. If you need more information about claiming, please contact our personal injury solicitors for Wandsworth today.
Criteria you need to meet to make a personal injury claim
In this section, we will look at three factors that will help you determine whether you should make an accident claim.
Who caused the accident?
There is only one place to begin, and this is by determining who is at fault for the accident. To make an accident claim, you will need to prove that someone else made an error or acted negligently, and this has resulted in your injuries. You definitely won’t claim if you are at fault for the incident occurring.
Did you see a doctor for your injuries?
If you have suffered an injury, you must see a doctor. Of course, this is important for health reasons, but it is also vital for your case. When people suffer minor injuries, they are often tempted to cope with it themselves, as they can’t think of anything worse than a trip to the hospital! However, if you are not professionally diagnosed with your injury, you will not be able to prove that you have sustained an injury, and so you will find it impossible to claim.
When did the incident occur?
Last but not least, the incident must have happened within the last three years if you want to make an accident claim. This is the time limit on all types of personal injury cases. You have three years from the date of the incident. The only exceptions are those whereby injuries develop over time, such as repetitive strain injury, and thus you will have three years from the date of diagnosis instead. The Wandsworth personal injury solicitors that we work with can advise further on how to claim online.
Five ways to find the best personal injury solicitor for your case
If you look on the web, you will see that there are many different solicitors to choose from, all of which claim to give you the best chance of securing compensation. However, to narrow down your search effectively and ensure you end up with the best one, you should ask the following five questions before agreeing to use their services.
- How much experience do you have in personal injury claims? You want to enquire about the solicitor’s level of experience. It is important to discover how many years they have in their locker because you don’t want to end up being someone’s practise project. You want to be confident that they have handled many cases similar to yours time and time before.
- Have you worked on many claims of this nature before? Experience is one thing, but you need to make sure it is the right type of experience. You should ask the solicitor to talk to you about some of the similar claims they have been involved in.
- Can I read some of your reviews from prior customers? Quality injury claims solicitors will be more than happy to point you in the direction of reviews that their previous clients have left. If they are not happy to do so or claim they don’t have any reviews, you should take this as they have something to hide.
- What are your contact details? You want to make sure that there are several different ways to contact the personal injury solicitor you choose.
- How much do you charge for your services? Last but not least, the price is, of course, a pivotal factor. You need to discover how much the solicitor charges, but you will want to find out what payment structure they work to. It is always a good idea to go for someone happy to work to a No Win No Fee payment agreement, as you will only need to pay legal fees if your case is a success.
Compare reviews of No Win No Fee solicitors
Another important part of the process is to read personal injury solicitor reviews. This is something we are more than happy to provide you with at Legal Expert. So please speak to our personal injury solicitors for Wandsworth today.
Does it matter where my solicitor is based?
A lot of people assume that they need to work with Wandsworth personal injury solicitors. However, this is not the case. You do not need to work with personal injury solicitors in the Wandsworth area. You can work with personal injury lawyers based anywhere in the UK. This is because claims today are handled via email and telephone. This enables you to select the best personal injury lawyer for you, rather than the most conveniently located.
What personal injury claims does our team commonly see?
Here at Legal Expert, we have many years of experience, and we can help you get the compensation you deserve no matter the type of accident you have been involved in. In the sections below, you will discover more about some of the most common types of personal injury claims.
Industrial disease claims
There are many different types of industrial disease claims that we can assist with. The following is a mere handful of examples: vibration white finger, occupational asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, tinnitus, repetitive strain injury, and noise-induced hearing loss claims.
What is often the case with these claims is that you will be claiming something that has developed over time. Therefore, it is difficult to pinpoint an accident date, and often you will be claiming against an ex-employer. Don’t let this deter you from claiming with Wandsworth personal injury solicitors, though.
Clinical negligence claims
We can provide you medical negligence advice if you have been injured because of a mistake made by a healthcare professional or due to general low standards at a hospital or general practice. Common examples of medical malpractice and medical negligence include misdiagnosis, late diagnosis, poor hygiene, and surgical errors.
Here are some local healthcare professionals in the Wandsworth area who can assess your injuries:
| Name | Address | City | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Patel | Blackshaw Road | London | SW17 0QT |
| Shams Tabraiz (MedCo GP) | Holiday Inn Express Wimbledon South 200 High Street Colliers Wood, |
London | SW19 2BH |
| Sanjay Lakhani | Back on Track Healthcare 9 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon |
London | SW19 3NT |
| Jeremy Harris | Vineyard Hill Road Surgery 67 Vineyard Hill Road Wimbledon |
London | SW19 7JL |
| Vince Grippaudo | Vineyard Hill Road Surgery 67 Vineyard Hill Road Wimbledon |
London | SW19 7JL |
Fall, slip, and trip injury claims
Slips, trips, and falls are the most common. They can happen anywhere, from business premises to public pathways. No matter where you have fallen, you can claim if it was not your fault. We have helped many people with these claims, including claims for people that have fallen on the ice during the winter months.
Severe and catastrophic injury claims
Severe and catastrophic injuries can have a devastating impact on the entire family. From severe brain injuries to amputations, we can help with all cases. Wandsworth personal injury solicitors can also help if you are claiming on behalf of a relative. See the table below for guidance on what you could claim for particular serious injuries.
| Injury | Severity | Notes | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Damage | Very severe | The person might be able to follow some basic commands. However, they will need full-time care and show little meaningful response to their environment. | £282,010 to £403,990 |
| Neck Injury | Severe | A neck injury that is associated with incomplete paraplegia or results in permanent spastic quadriparesis. | In the region of £148,330 |
| Knee Injury | Severe (ii) | Constant pain and limited movement caused by a leg fracture that has extended into the knee joint. | £52,120 to £69,730 |
| Arm Injury | Less severe | The person will have suffered with significant disabilities. However a substantial recovery has taken place or is expected to. | £19,200 to £39,170 |
| Back Injury | Moderate (ii) | Frequently encountered back injuries, that disturb the ligaments and muscles and cause backache. | £12,510 to £27,760 |
| Shoulder Injury | Serious | A dislocated shoulder with damage to the lower part of the brachial plexus that causes shoulder and neck pain. | £12,770 to £19,200 |
| Elbow Injury | Moderate or minor | Elbow injuries such as lacerations, simple fractures or tennis elbow syndrome. The recovery rate will affect how much is awarded. | Up to £12,590 |
| Leg Injury | Less serious (iii) | Simple tibia or fibula fractures, or soft-tissue injuries, with minor ongoing symptoms. | Up to £11,840 |
| Whiplash Injuries With Psychological Injuries | One or more | Lasting for 18-24 months | £4,345 |
| Whiplash Injuries | One or more | Lasting for 18-24 months | £4,215 |
Claim compensation if you have had an accident at work
Workplace accident claims differ substantially. Firstly, you have accidents that occur in the workplace. These can be incidents because of poor health and safety, or you may work in a dangerous working environment, with the construction industry being a prime example. Aside from this, you have injuries that develop over time because of the working environment. This includes vibration white finger, industrial deafness, repetitive strain injury and various types of industrial diseases.
Do I risk losing my job if I make a claim? Definitely not! As mentioned, your employer must make sure the working environment is a safe one. They cannot sack you because you are making a claim. After all, if they were to do this, you would have grounds for unfair dismissal, and thus they would land themselves in even deeper water. Give our personal injury firm a call today for more information.
Wandsworth workplace accident claims
| Workplace accidents in Wandsworth Local Authority | 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trapped under falling object | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Struck by object | 49 | 32 | 40 |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Struck against | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Slip, trip, fall same level | 105 | 75 | 87 |
| Physical assault | 37 | 40 | 35 |
| Manual handling | 119 | 75 | 71 |
| Animal related (e.g. dog bites) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 24 | 19 | 19 |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. chemical and bacterial poisoning) | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| Fire related | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Machinery related | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Electric shock injury (e.g. burns) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unspecified | 55 | 47 | 50 |
Road traffic accident solicitors
Road traffic accidents refer to any incident that has happened on the road. Of course, many people will immediately think of car crashes when it comes to this type of claim, but you don’t have to be in a car to make a road traffic accident claim. You could have been walking along minding your own business, on the bus or a bike, for example. Some of the most common examples of road traffic accidents include a driver losing control, a car colliding with a pedestrian, someone being injured as a passenger in the vehicle that caused the incident, a vehicle hitting another vehicle from behind and more.
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, you must report the incident immediately. In most cases, it is a must to call the police, especially if the incident affects other traffic or involves a hit and run driver. Aside from this, you should take photographs of the damage to your vehicle and/or the street, as this will serve as great evidence. It is vital to get the contact details of the person that caused the incident. You will need their name, address, telephone number and the details of their insurer. It is also advisable to jot down their vehicle, i.e. the registration plate, make, and model. If there were anyone that witnessed the incident, you should also get their contact information, as witness statements can help to strengthen your case.
After you have done this, call us, and we will take it from here, with our road traffic accident claims solicitors ensuring you have the best chance of securing the maximum amount of compensation.
Statistics considering road traffic casualties in Wandsworth
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Car | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motorcycle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cyclists | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pedestrian | 3 | 3 | 2 |
No Win No Fee Injury Lawyers For Wandsworth Claims
You may be seeking local solicitors to help you make a claim, but Wandsworth solicitors may offer their services on the basis of charging you per consultation or piece of paperwork. However, there is another way of funding a solicitor’s work that could be more financially secure.
You might consider working with solicitors who process claims on a No Win No Fee basis. We would recommend this option if you want to mitigate the financial risk of hiring legal representation. These types of arrangements offer a way to fund legal representation without paying for upfront solicitor fees or ongoing legal costs.
Furthermore, you’ll benefit from only having to pay your solicitor fees if they are successful in helping you claim compensation. If your case wins, a success fee is deducted from your final settlement figure. However, the fee is capped under The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013. As such, you’ll never pay anything more than 25% of your compensation. If your fee is unsuccessful, you would not pay your solicitor this fee.
Our solicitors could potentially help you on a No Win No Fee basis. Get in touch today to find out more.
No Win No Fee solicitors serving claimants across the UK
You are only going to need to pay legal fees if your case is successful. This will be a percentage of the compensation you received, which would have been agreed on beforehand.
Where can I find out more about personal injury claims
Here at Legal Expert, we have made a great effort to make sure that your claimants and potential clients have all of the information they need. After all, making the right decisions depends on having the right information. You can use our website to get all of the details you need.
Speak to us today
Once you have chosen to get underway, you can start the claim for compensation by calling 0800 073 8804 or via LegaExpert.co.uk. You will also see that we have a call-back feature on our website and a live chat option.
Services and contacts after an accident in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Police Station
41 Upper Richmond Road,
Putney
London
SW15 2RF
Web: www.met.police.uk
Wandsworth County Court
76-78 Upper Richmond Road,
Putney,
London,
SW15 2SU
Tel: 020 8333 4351
Web: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/wandsworth-county-court-and-family-court
Local Hospital
Blackshaw Road,
Tooting,
London,
SW17 0QT
Tel: 020 8672 1255
Web: www.stgeorges.nhs.uk
Wandsworth Street Accidents – Accidents in the street are commonplace. Find out more on claiming for them.
Whiplash in Wandsworth – A common injury, you can see more information about these specific claims for whiplash.
Wandsworth Personal Injury Solicitors FAQs
What could I claim for?
You can claim for both general damages and special damages.
What are general damages?
These relate to your specific physical pain and suffering, along with psychological trauma and any loss of freedom.
And what are special damages?
These relate to additional expenses for medication, loss of income, hospital visits and any home modifications.
What is a care claim?
This is an additional strand you can have as part of your claim related to the aftercare you receive.
And what could a care claim consist of?
This could include gracious care from loved ones, paying for a nurse and hiring professionals to handle home chores.
What is a Letter Of Claim?
This is a letter that puts into writing your intention to file a claim.
Who receives the Letter Of Claim?
The defendant would be the recipient, and they would have 28 days to respond to the letter.
What if the defendant responds by denying liability?
In that situation, the legal proceedings would officially begin, with settlement negotiations also beginning between both parties.
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