Personal Injury

What is a personal injury claim?

A personal injury claim is a claim for compensation for a physical injury, or a psychological injury/condition that has been caused through the fault or negligence of someone else. In cases where an accident results in death, there may also be a fatal accident claim.

This includes:

• Road Traffic Accident Claims
• Fatal Accidents & Injury
• Accident at Work Claims
• Accidents in Public Places
• Accidents Abroad
• Product Liability Claims
• Slips & Trips Claims
• Serious Injury Claims

If you have suffered a personal injury, it can be detrimental to the quality of your life, either temporarily throughout the healing process, or permanently in cases of severe, life-changing or catastrophic injuries. In either instance, there is often a basis for a claim for compensation as recompense for the damages caused by the incident. Early rehabilitation and medical treatment required will also be arranged.

What can I claim for?

You can claim for your actual injuries, the pain and suffering experienced and for the impact on different aspects of your work and social life. Additionally, consideration will be given to how your injuries might affect your future life. Specialist medical reports will often be obtained.

You can also claim for past and future financial losses and expenses such as loss of earnings and the cost of any treatments you may need to aid your recovery.

What evidence do I need to provide for a personal injury claim?

It’s important to provide us with as much information as possible when seeking advice. You will need as many details you can provide about the incident itself including the date, time and any documents and witness details that could help with your injury claim. You’ll also need to provide us with a detailed description of what happened, who you think is responsible and why. You will need to be able to prove that your injuries were caused because of the negligence of someone else. If you have been injured in the last three years through no fault of your own, we can help with free initial advice.

The clinic is run by NLS Legal, in partnership with Hodge, Jones & Allen Solicitors, and appointments can be booked as virtual online meetings. You will be offered a 45 minute appointment where Nottingham Law School student advisors will listen to your personal injury case and take time to understand your personal situation.

Important, please note: No legal advice is given at the appointment. You will receive a Letter of Advice within 21 days following your appointment. All legal advice is researched by our law students but is checked and supervised by a qualified and practising Personal Injury Lawyer.