To successfully prove a personal injury claim, the following 3 key elements must be established:

1. Duty of Care: Demonstrating that the responsible party owed you a legal duty of care.
2. Breach of Duty: Showing that this duty was breached through their actions or negligence.
3. Causation: Providing evidence that the breach directly caused your injury.

For instance, employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment for their employees. If an employer fails to maintain machinery properly and this leads to an accident causing an employee to suffer a serious hand injury, the employer may be held liable for the damages.

If you’ve suffered a no-fault injury within the past 3 years, contact our personal injury solicitors today. Seeking early legal advice can make all the difference to your claim.

In most cases, you have three years from the date of the injury to start a personal injury claim. This is known as the limitation period and applies to claims such as workplace accidents, car accidents, and slips or trips. If you fail to begin legal proceedings within this timeframe, your claim may no longer be valid.

There are exceptions to this rule. For example, if the injured person is under 18, the three-year period begins on their 18th birthday. Similarly, if someone lacks mental capacity, the time limit may be extended. 

Given these nuances, it’s always advisable to seek legal advice as soon as possible to avoid missing important deadlines.

Yes, you can make a claim on behalf of a loved one if they are unable to do so themselves. This may happen due to:

• The severity of their injury
• Mental incapacity
• Their age (e.g., if they are under 18)

In such cases, a close family member, such as a spouse or parent, can act on their behalf. To proceed, you’ll typically need to provide documentary evidence of your relationship to the injured person.

Our personal injury solicitors can guide you through this process, ensuring all legal requirements are met and helping you secure the compensation your loved one deserves.

Some personal injury solicitors may request upfront payments to cover expenses such as medical reports or court fees, which are often required to support your case. However, the approach to these costs can differ depending on the personal injury solicitor, so it’s worth clarifying this early in the process.

At Nigel Askew Solicitors, we are always clear about any potential charges and will not ask for payments to be made upfront. In most cases, we may recommend an insurance policy – provided at no initial cost to you – to cover these expenses. This allows you to move forward with your claim without worrying about upfront financial commitments.

Since 1995, ‘no win, no fee’ agreements (formally known as ‘conditional fee agreements’) have become a popular way to fund personal injury claims. However, not all personal injury lawyers provide this option, and those that do may have varying terms, fees, and acceptance criteria.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Some solicitors may charge a success fee, which is a percentage deducted from your compensation if your claim is successful.
• Others might have specific criteria for accepting cases under a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement, meaning they could decline certain claims.

At Nigel Askew Solicitors, we offer a free initial consultation to review your case and determine if it qualifies for a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement. This ensures you can pursue your personal injury claim with confidence, knowing there are no hidden surprises.

Provided you comply with your side of our agreement and tell the truth, and your personal injury claim is unsuccessful, you won’t need to pay us anything

Here’s how the process works:

• No Win, No Fee: Provided you comply with your side of our agreement and tell the truth, you only make payment to us if your claim is successful and you receive compensation.
• Capped Fees: If you win, any payment to us will be capped at a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
• Insurance Protection: At the start of your claim, an insurance policy may be arranged to cover costs like medical reports, expert fees, and court expenses. This means you won’t face any financial burden if your claim doesn’t succeed.

This approach allows you to pursue your personal injury claim with confidence, knowing there’s no financial risk involved.