West Bridgford Personal Injury Solicitors – No Win No Fee Claims
By Mark Ainsdale. Last Updated 24th September 2021. Welcome to our West Bridgford personal injury solicitors guide. On this page, you will find a guide to selecting a good team of personal injury solicitors covering West Bridgford to handle an accident or injury claim for you. It should contain all of the tips, advice and information you need to approach your claim from a point where you understand the process involved. It covers everything from why you might be eligible to claim compensation and from whom to how to choose a good personal injury solicitor to process your claim for you.
West Bridgford personal injury solicitors
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. The claim comes about when the actions of another harm one party. The harm caused loss (physical or non-physical), and the victim (claimant) pursues the perpetrator (defendant) for monetary compensation for these losses. The kind of harm could be:
- 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.
Legal Expert can help you claim compensation for the harm you have been caused, even partially by a third party. Please speak to our personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford on the number at the end of this guide to learn how to claim.
How Can A Personal Injury Solicitor Help Me?
It is your right to handle your legal matters in the UK, and you could make your claim yourself. However, it makes much more sense to use a specialised solicitor to process your personal injury claim for reasons such as:
- A solicitor will be able to advise you on the types of damages you might be able to claim.
- A solicitor will be able to help you decide on an acceptable level of compensation.
- A solicitor will be experienced in negotiating with the defendant’s legal team, and therefore have a higher chance of winning an out of court settlement.
- A solicitor will know how to proceed if the claim goes to court.
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.
What Rights Do You Have To Make A Personal Injury Claim?
As we mentioned previously, if the actions of a third party harm you, even if they were only partially to blame, then a personal injury law firm could process a claim for you. The third party you claim against would be any distinct legal entity in its own right, for example:
- Your local council.
- Your housing authority or landlord.
- A local supermarket.
- The corner shop.
- A friend or family member.
- The National Health Service.
- A local KFC.
As you can see, every company, organisation and private individual can be classed as a separate legal entity so that you can claim against them. And this is something that the West Bridgford personal injury solicitors can help you with. If you are unsure who is liable for compensation in your case, speak to one of the Legal Expert team on the number at the end of the page to find out.
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.
Look At Online Reviews Of Solicitors
If you want to cut down on the work involved in finding a good solicitor, even more, you could try to search for some No Win No Fee reviews online. These can be used to build a shortlist of potential legal firms to handle your claim. You can still use the checklist above to vet each review, and you will also need to take into account the following facts:
- Is the review too old to still be relevant?
- Was the review positive?
- Did the reviewer list the good points and bad points of the legal firm?
- How much did the solicitor charge as their fee?
Legal Expert can help you cut down on the work of finding good legal representation. If you speak to one of our team on the number at the bottom of this page, they will be happy to discuss your claim with you. Once they know all the facts of your case, the personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford that we work with will offer free legal advice on how to begin your claim online.
The Location Of Your Solicitor Is Not Important
Many people wrongly believe that there is some legal requirement that means they must use a local team of solicitors in West Bridgford to process compensation claims. This is not so. You can use any legal firm you like, and the location they are based doesn’t matter; you can still use a national law firm.
Now you know this, you need to decide whether the ease of dealing with a local firm outweighs the benefits of using a specialist accident and injury claims service. On the one hand, a local firm is easy to deal with, and on the other hand, the specialist firm could have a much higher chance of winning your claim for you.
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:
| Sohail Rehman | The Bay Therapy Centre | Nottingham | NG2 5BB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Trent Boulevard | |||
| Lady Bay | |||
| West Bridgford | |||
| Afshan Jahanzeb | 21 The Baytree Therapy | Nottingham | NG2 5BB |
| Trent Boulevard | |||
| West Bridgford |
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 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.
Industrial Disease Claims
If your employer in West Bridgford has allowed you to be exposed to a health hazard while at work, and you become ill, then you will have a valid reason to make a claim. Your employer must provide you with a healthy place of work; this is a legal requirement.
If you have become ill due to the actions of your employer, Legal Expert can help. Call the West Bridgford personal injury solicitors today on the number at the bottom of this page to learn how. You may also like to check out this guide:
How to claim for an industrial disease or work-related illness
Malpractice And Medical Negligence Claims
The graph above shows the age ranges most prone to use the A&E Department at their local hospital. Whilst there, they would be at risk of clinical negligence. Every doctor, nurse, surgeon, member of the care staff, etc., are required to keep every patient safe from harm at all times. If they fail to do so, and the patient is harmed in some way that could have been avoided, then a medical negligence case may be deemed to have occurred.
Legal Expert is a very experienced team of clinical negligence lawyers. We can help you with your claim against a medical professional who has caused you harm in some way. Please speak to one of our team on the number at the bottom of this guide to proceed with your claim today.
Slip, Trip, Or Fall Accident Claims
These accidents are very common and can happen almost anywhere. Although frequently they will result in a minor injury such as a sprained ankle or wrist, they can cause much more serious injuries, especially in the elderly prone to bone fractures. Slips, trips and falls are caused by hazards such as:
- Obstructions that have been left on a public walkway.
- Potholes or damaged paving slabs in the street.
- Dirty or wet floors that have been left without a warning sign.
- Torn carpets, broken floor tiles or warped floorboards in a publically accessible building.
No matter who your slip, trip or fall accident happened, Legal Expert should be able to help you. Call us on the number at the end of this page, and we can tell you how. You may also like to check this guide:
A guide to claiming for a slip, trip or fall accident
Serious Injury Claims
These claims often result in the largest of all compensation settlements. The compensation paid could easily run into the millions for a young person with a life expectancy of 70 or more years. Serious injuries are any that will lower the victim’s quality of life, such as:
- Brain damage.
- Damage to an internal organ.
- Amputation of a limb.
- Paralysis either partial or full.
- Sever psychological injuries
Legal Expert can help to make sure you receive the maximum amount of compensation possible in your serious injury claim. Call us on the number at the end of this page to get started on your claim today for you.
Claim For Injuries Caused By A Workplace Accident
Your employer in West Bridgford as to, by law, make sure that you have a safe place to work at all times. If they fail to do so, and this directly leads to a member of staff being injured, a reason for a personal injury claim barrister to process a claim should exist.
Legal Expert is such a lawyer, and 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:
A guide to claiming injuries sustained at work
Recorded Workplace Accident Statistics In Nottingham
The table below shows the types of workplace accidents in West Bridgford between 2012 and 2014:
| Type of Accident | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 95 | 65 | 71 |
| Electrical injury | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Machinery injury | 23 | 11 | 19 |
| Explosion injury | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fire injury | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chemical injury | 18 | 7 | 5 |
| Fall injury | 42 | 29 | 42 |
| Animal injury | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Lifting injury | 250 | 137 | 112 |
| Physical attack injury | 72 | 32 | 58 |
| Slip, trip, fall injury | 216 | 157 | 151 |
| Struck against injury | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Struck by moving vehicle injury | 11 | 7 | 9 |
| Struck by object injury | 77 | 47 | 37 |
| Crushed injury | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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 one of our personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford using our contact details below, and they will take all of your details so that we can start working on your road accident claim right away.
Nottingham Road Traffic Accident Casualty Statistics
The table below shows the 2015 to 2017 statistics for different types of RTA in the West Bridgford area.
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Car | 27 | 21 | 11 |
| Motorcycle | 27 | 40 | 28 |
| Cycle | 29 | 23 | 25 |
| Pedestrian | 50 | 43 | 45 |
What Does No Win No Fee Mean?
Legal Expert can handle your claim under a No Win No Fee agreement. This is a financially risk-free way for you to make an injury claim. It is also simple to get started and has been proven effective in winning compensation for our clients. Call us on the number below to proceed.
Will You Be Able To Make A No Win No Fee Claim?
There will be no charge when you make a No Win No Fee compensation claim when you first onboard your claim. There will also be no charge as we process your claim and try to negotiate a settlement. If we fail to reach a settlement, there is still no charge. If we do, we will take our fee from the money we receive on your behalf and then forward you the remainder.
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
Contact Us Now
If you believe you have a valid reason to make an accident and injury claim, you should talk to us here at Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804. One of our personal injury solicitors for West Bridgford will go over your claim with you and then help to get your claim started today.
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: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/police-station/west-bridgford-police-station-rectory-road-west-bridgford-nottingham
Opening hours: 24 hours.
Nottingham Magistrates’ Court
Carrington St
Nottingham
NG2 1EE
Tel: +44 115 955 8111
Web: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/nottingham-justice-centre
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.
West Bridgford Personal Injury Solicitors FAQs
What is the likelihood of my case going to a trial in court?
Pretty low, as only around 5% of cases end up in front of a judge.
Why is this?
In cases where the evidence against them is overwhelming, most defendants will seek to settle matters out of court ASAP.
What is the benefit of the claim going to a trial?
You have the opportunity to achieve the maximum compensation target if you go all the way to court.
But what is the downside of being in a trial?
This will increase your legal costs, and there’s still no guarantee that your case will win.
When do I receive my settlement figure?
The defendant must pay the settlement no more than 28 days after the agreement or after the judge’s ruling.
What are the chances of winning a medical negligence case?
If you have strong evidence in your favour, the odds of winning such a case are around 50-50.
Does it matter how serious my injuries are?
No, because as long as you can prove that the accident causes your pain and suffering, you could still claim.
And what must I conclusively prove to win my case?
You have to prove that the defendant breached the duty of care they owed you, leading to an accident that injured you.
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