Question 1

How much compensation will I receive for my personal injury claim in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The amount of compensation you receive depends on the nature and severity of your injuries and the financial losses you have suffered as a direct result. General damages for pain and suffering are assessed using the Judicial College Guidelines, which set out compensation brackets for different injury types and severities. Special damages cover your specific quantifiable financial losses such as lost earnings, medical treatment costs, rehabilitation, and travel expenses. Your solicitor will instruct an independent medical expert to assess your injuries and will work to ensure every head of loss is fully accounted for. Every claim is different — contact Personal Injury Claims Care for a free case assessment and we will give you an honest indication of what your claim may be worth.

Question 2

Can I make a personal injury claim if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in many cases. Under the legal principle of contributory negligence, your compensation may be reduced by the percentage to which you are found to have contributed to the accident. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault, your compensation award will be reduced by 20%. You may still recover significant compensation even where you share some responsibility for the accident. Your solicitor will advise you on how contributory negligence might affect your specific claim.

Question 3

How long does a personal injury claim take in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Timescales vary considerably depending on the complexity of the case, the severity of injuries, and whether the defendant admits liability. Straightforward road traffic accident claims involving minor injuries can settle in six to nine months. More complex claims involving serious injuries, disputed liability, or medical negligence can take two to four years or more. Your solicitor will give you a realistic timeframe based on the specific circumstances of your case.

Question 4

Will I have to go to court for my personal injury claim?

Accepted Answer

The vast majority of personal injury claims — around 95% — are resolved through out-of-court negotiation and never reach a trial. Court proceedings may be issued as a tactical step to progress a claim, but most cases settle before a hearing takes place. In the rare event that your case does proceed to trial, your solicitor will prepare and represent you fully throughout the process.

Question 5

What if the person responsible for my accident is uninsured?

Accepted Answer

If you were injured in a road traffic accident by an uninsured or untraced driver, you may still be able to claim compensation through the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). The MIB is a body funded by the insurance industry that compensates victims of uninsured and untraced drivers in the UK. Our panel solicitors are experienced in bringing MIB claims. For other types of uninsured defendants, alternative routes to compensation may be available — contact Personal Injury Claims Care to discuss your specific circumstances.

Question 6

What is the time limit for making a personal injury claim in the UK?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, the time limit for personal injury claims in England and Wales is three years from the date of the accident, as set out in the Limitation Act 1980. If you were under 18 at the time of the accident, the three-year period begins on your 18th birthday, giving you until your 21st birthday to issue proceedings. For industrial diseases or conditions where the cause was not immediately apparent, the three-year period runs from the date you first became aware your condition was caused by another party's negligence. You should seek legal advice as soon as possible — evidence deteriorates and CCTV footage is routinely overwritten within weeks of an incident.

Question 7

How does No Win No Fee work for personal injury claims?

Accepted Answer

No Win No Fee is the common term for a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Under a CFA, your solicitor charges no upfront legal fees and no fees at all if your claim is unsuccessful. If your claim succeeds, your solicitor deducts a success fee from your compensation. The success fee is capped by law at 25% of the damages recovered for pain, suffering, and loss of earnings. Your solicitor will also typically arrange After the Event (ATE) insurance to protect you against having to pay the defendant's legal costs if your claim fails. This means you can pursue your claim with no financial risk.

Question 8

What types of personal injury claims can I make?

Accepted Answer

You can make a personal injury claim for any injury caused by another party's negligence, including: road traffic accident claims (as a driver, passenger, cyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian); accident at work claims (including manual handling injuries, falls from height, machinery accidents, and industrial diseases); slip, trip and fall claims on public or private premises; public liability claims for accidents in shops, restaurants, and leisure centres; fatal accident claims under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 on behalf of family members and dependants; and criminal injury claims through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). Personal Injury Claims Care connects claimants with specialist solicitors across all of these claim types.

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