Personal Injury

Injuries caused by the negligent or deliberate acts of another person or corporate body such as road traffic accidents, or as a result of a breach of a statutory duty, for example, highway tripping accidents or accidents at work, normally give rise to a claim for damages. The amount of such damages will of course vary depending upon the severity of the injuries, other financial losses incurred, such as loss of earnings, and the degree of any impairment of future earning capacity.

We can advise you as to whether your injuries are likely to give rise to a claim as well as the merits and likely value of such claim. Negotiations will be commenced as part of the pre-action protocol between Solicitors and Insurers to attempt to achieve a satisfactory settlement without the necessity for Court proceedings. If it does become necessary to commence proceedings, we will advise you in this respect and handle the case on your behalf which may include a hearing before the Court, although it is often still possible to effect a settlement of your claim without an actual Court hearing even after proceedings have been commenced.

Community Legal Services Funding is now only available in very limited circumstances, subject to eligibility. Alternatively, we will be able to advise you in relation to other appropriate forms of funding of your claim, including Conditional Fee Agreements and "After the Event" legal expense insurance cover.

If you have suffered an injury and require any further information please contact Ian Bradford on 01206 576151.