Accidents and Personal Injury

If you have suffered an injury through somebody else’s fault you might be able to claim compensation. Most firms offer “no win no fee”. This means that if you lose your claim that you will not have to pay any fees to your lawyers. If you win, your lawyer’s costs will often be paid for by the defendant.

The links below provide information and resources for making a personal injury claim.

If you can’t find what you are looking for why not try our legal answers service or speak to a barrister.

Legal Resources

www.claims4free.co.uk/

An online compensation claim resource. General information about claiming and how to find solicitors in your area. The solicitors featured offer no win no fee agreements.

www.accidentcompensation.com/
One of the UK's largest networks of personal injury solicitors run by accident solicitors who are properly regulated and who operate on a no win no fee basis.

Medical negligence
www.avma.org.uk/
Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA)promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected bya medical accidents. A team of medically and legallytrained caseworkers provide freeand confidential advice following amedical accident. This includes advice on your rights; medical information orexplanations; help in getting the issues investigated; assessment of potentialfor obtaining compensation; referral to an appropriate solicitor for your individual case; and other sources of practical and emotional support.

Criminal injuries
www.cica.gov.uk
The CICA is responsible for administering the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and pay compensation to eligible applicants who have been the victim of a violent crime.

www.freerepresentationunit.org.uk
The Free Representation Unit provide legal advice, case preparation and advocacy in tribunal cases for those who could not otherwise obtain legal support, for want of personal means or public funding. The FRU can provide representation for criminal injury compensation cases.