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Experiencing a personal injury can be physically and emotionally traumatic and affect your whole life. Personal injury solicitors can help you get your life back on track. We can help you claim compensation on a No Win No Fee basis.

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What is a Personal Injury Claim?

‘Personal injury’ is the legal term for an injury caused by someone else’s negligence.

A ‘Personal injury claim’ is the process of claiming compensation from whoever is at fault. This might be;

  • Your employer
  • A local business
  • A local authority or
  • Another individual

The compensation you claim for a personal injury helps to cover the cost of;

  • Current and future loss of earnings
  • Medical treatment
  • Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
  • Modifying your home and/or car
  • Any ongoing needs

 

Types of Accidents That Result In Personal Injury Claims

There is a wide range of accidents that result in injuries that you can claim for. These include;

These types of accidents can result in a huge range of injuries.

The Types of Personal Injury You Can Claim Compensation For

The most common types of personal injury include:

 

Can I Make a No Win No Fee Personal Injury Claim?

We handle most personal injury claims on a no win, no fee basis. This means:

  1. You won’t have to pay a penny of your own money to start a claim, and
  2. You won’t have to pay anything out of your own pocket if your claim is unsuccessful

 

How Much Compensation Could I Claim For a Personal Injury?

The amount of compensation you receive depends on your individual circumstances. As such, no two personal injury claims are the same.

To calculate how much you’re entitled to, our personal injury solicitors need to know:

  • The type of injury you’ve suffered
  • How severe your injury is, and
  • How it’s affected your life

We’ll look closely at every aspect of your injury to make sure you get as much compensation as possible.

The compensation you’ll get in a successful claim is called the ‘Quantum of Damages’.

That said, there are two types of damages that make up the final figure, or the Quantum of Damages:

General Damages

This is the amount awarded for pain and suffering and takes into account:

  • The type of injury you’ve suffered
  • The severity of your injury
  • How your injury has affected your physical abilities
  • How it’s affected your mental wellbeing
  • The quality of your life moving forward

Special Damages

This is how much you’ll receive to reimburse any out of pocket expenses, including:

  • Loss of earnings – this includes both current and future losses. It takes into account wages, overtime, bonuses, pension contributions etc.
  • Medical costs – including hospital stays, treatment, physio and rehabilitation prescriptions, etc.
  • Other costs – like mobility aids, assistive technology, modifying your home and/or car etc.

 

Why Choose Rothera Bray to Make a Personal Injury Claim?

At Rothera Bray, we understand the impact an injury can have on your life.

We’ve helped hundreds of people in Nottingham, Leicester, Derby and all over the UK claim the compensation they deserve.

We’ re a Legal 500 law firm and registered with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers so you can rest assured, you’ll get the very best in both legal advice and service.

When you instruct us to look after your claim, we’ll;

  • Assign a highly experienced solicitor to your case.
  • Give you access to their direct contact details, including phone number and email.
  • Support you all the way through your claim, keeping you up to date and informed of progress.
  • Help you access any services you need, from medical care to rehabilitation services.
  • Secure interim payments if possible to ease immediate financial pressures.

We’re also flexible in how we work. If you want to deal with us face to face, we have offices across Nottingham in The Lace Market, Beeston, Mapperley and West Bridgford as well as offices in Derby, Leicester, and Market Harborough.

In cases where you’re unable to come to us, we can come to visit you in your home or in hospital.

 

Contact Us For a Free, No Obligation Consultation

Contact our personal injury team today. We’ll have an initial chat so we can assess if you have a personal injury case.

Call us on 08456 465 465

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do I Have to Make a Personal Injury Claim?

You generally have three years from the date of your injury to file a claim for compensation. In some cases, you’ll have three years from the date you found out that your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence. This is called ‘The Date of Knowledge’.

That said, there are exceptions to this three year time limit;

  • If you’re claiming on behalf of a minor – You can make a claim on behalf of a child at any time before their 18th birthday. After that, they have three years from the day they turn 18 years old to claim themselves.
  • Claiming on behalf of a person who lacks mental capacity – There are no time limits for claiming on behalf of a person who lacks the mental capacity to claim themselves.
  • Injuries that occurred in another country – the time limit for accidents sustained whilst abroad is often less than three years.
  • Claiming for criminal injuries – claims made through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority are subject to a two-year time limit.

Regardless of time limits, if you want to make a personal injury claim, do it as soon as possible. The sooner you start, the clearer you’ll remember the events that led to your accident and the easier it will be to gather the evidence needed to make a successful claim.

How Long Do Personal Injury Claims Take?

The time it takes to settle a personal injury claim can vary in a huge way. It depends on the severity and complexity of your injuries.

For example, if you have a broken arm and the other side accepts responsibility, we could reach a settlement within a few weeks.

However, spinal and brain injuries could take years to settle. This is because it takes time to understand how those injuries will affect the rest of your life and how much support you’ll need.

Will I Need a Medical Assessment?

Yes.

To make a successful personal injury claim, we’ll need to gather evidence of your injuries and the effects they’ve had and/or will have on your life.

To do this, you’ll need a full medical assessment with an independent medical expert. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you might need more than one.

Will I Have to Go to Court?

Most cases never reach court. Still, it’s natural to worry about it.

There are only two reasons why a personal injury claim would go to court:

  1. The other side doesn’t accept liability, or
  2. They don’t agree with the amount of compensation we’re claiming for

Even if we do start court proceedings, the other side will often settle before the case goes to trial. If your case does go to court, you’ll need to attend. Rest assured though, we’ll be by your side to support you through the whole experience.

Can I Switch Solicitors if I’m Not Happy?

If you’re not happy with the service you’re getting with your current solicitor or law firm, you should raise your concerns with them. A good solicitor will work with you.

If you’re still not happy, get a second opinion from another law firm. If at that point you want to switch, you’re in your rights to do so.

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Greg Almond

Greg Almond

g.almond@rotherabray.co.uk

Greg qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and has specialised in Personal Injury for more than 16 years. He acts for clients who have suffered life changing injuries. Greg also specialises in cosmetic and clinical negligence claims.

Ian Johnson

i.johnson@rotherabray.co.uk

Ian leads the Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence department in Leicestershire having worked there for over 26 years, as a Partner for over 23 of those years. He specialises in a wide range of high value serious injury claims.

Claire Cooper

c.cooper@rotherabray.co.uk

Claire Cooper is a Senior Associate in the Claimant Medical Negligence team with expertise in brain injury claims, birth injury to mother and baby, group actions, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis of various conditions including cancer, cosmetic, dental, product liability, inquests, fatal claims and more.

Julie Walker

Julie Walker

j.walker@rotherabray.co.uk

Julie Walker is a Consultant in Rothera Bray’s Personal Injury department and has 24 years’ experience in acting for clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, spinal injuries and fatal accidents.

Lisa Goulding

l.goulding@rotherabray.co.uk

Lisa Goulding is a Clinical Negligence Executive and is primarily based at our Derby office.

Rebecca Howard

Rebecca Howard

r.howard@rotherabray.co.uk

Rebecca is a Serious Injury Executive in the Personal Injury department at Rothera Bray and is based at our Lace Market Office

Seetal Patel

s.patel@rotherabray.co.uk

Seetal Patel is a solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Personal Injury department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Abagail Clarke

Abagail Clarke

a.clarke@rotherabray.co.uk

Abagail Clarke is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Clinical Negligence department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Katie Sampson

Katie Sampson

k.sampson@rotherabray.co.uk

Katie Sampson is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Personal Injury department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Aleksandra Chrusciel

Aleksandra Chrusciel

a.chrusciel@rotherabray.co.uk

Aleksandra Chrusciel is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Personal Injury department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Swati Kotecha

s.kotecha@rotherabray.co.uk

Swati is based at our Leicester office and is a paralegal within our Personal Injury department. She also has a law First Class Law degree.

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