At Connaught Law, our specialist personal injury solicitors act for people whose lives have been disrupted by accidents that were not their fault — on the road, at work, in public places and in clinical settings. We combine no win, no fee funding with genuinely senior attention: every claim is valued against the Judicial College Guidelines and built to withstand challenge, whether it settles in months or fights to trial.
Injury Claims We Handle
Personal injury litigation rewards preparation. Insurers assess claims on the evidence in front of them, and the difference between an adequate settlement and a full one usually comes down to medical evidence, properly quantified losses and credible willingness to issue proceedings. That is how we run every case, from a straightforward road collision to catastrophic, life-changing injury.
At Connaught Law, our personal injury specialists cover the full range of accident and illness claims, and the team routinely acts in the overlapping areas — a workplace accident that becomes an industrial disease claim, or a road collision complicated by clinical negligence in treatment. That breadth matters, because claims rarely stay in neat categories.
First things first: most personal injury claims must be issued within three years of the accident or of your knowledge of the injury — and the evidence that wins cases is gathered in the first weeks, not the last. A free, no-obligation assessment tells you where you stand.
Road Traffic Accidents
We act for drivers, riders, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians. Minor whiplash sustained by vehicle occupants is valued under the statutory whiplash tariff and usually proceeds through the Official Injury Claim portal; everything else — and every cyclist and pedestrian — is valued under the Judicial College Guidelines, typically at significantly higher levels. Untraced or uninsured drivers are pursued through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau. Our road accident claims service covers the process in detail.
Workplace and Public Liability
Employers owe extensive statutory duties on training, equipment, manual handling and safe systems of work; occupiers and businesses owe visitors a duty to keep premises reasonably safe. We pursue accidents at work, slips and trips in shops and public spaces, and injuries caused by defective equipment — and employees are protected by law against dismissal or detriment for bringing an honest claim.
Public liability claims deserve one further word: evidence disappears fastest in public places. Spillages are mopped, defects repaired and CCTV overwritten within days. Photograph the hazard with something for scale, report the accident so an incident record exists, and get names for anyone who saw it — those three steps, taken on the day, are worth more than any amount of legal argument a year later.
Employers’ liability insurance is compulsory, so a genuine workplace claim is met by an insurer, not by the business itself — and compensation is paid from a policy that exists for exactly this purpose. Where an employer has ceased trading, the insurer that covered the period of employment remains liable, and we trace historic policies as a matter of routine.
Clinical Negligence
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis and birth injuries are run by our dedicated clinical team, combining independent medical experts with the pre-action protocol for the resolution of clinical disputes. These claims have their own architecture and their own page: see our medical negligence claims service.
Industrial Disease and RSI
Hearing loss, vibration injuries, respiratory disease and repetitive strain conditions develop over years and are claimable decades after exposure — time runs from knowledge, not from the noisy factory floor. We trace historic employers’ liability insurers where businesses have long since dissolved. Details on our industrial disease claims page.
Catastrophic and Child Injuries
Brain, spinal and multiple-injury cases are about lifetime provision, not brackets: care regimes, accommodation, therapies and lost careers, funded early through interim payments. Claims for children are run by a litigation friend, every settlement requires court approval, and compensation is protected until age 18 — with the three-year clock only starting at the 18th birthday.
Fatal Accidents and Inquests
Where an accident proves fatal, we act for families with the care these cases demand: dependency claims for lost financial and practical support under the Fatal Accidents Act, the statutory bereavement award for qualifying relatives, and funeral expenses. Where an inquest precedes the civil claim, we represent families at the hearing — the inquest record frequently becomes the backbone of the compensation case, and questions asked properly there save months of dispute later.
Serious injury claims also carry practical weight while they run. We arrange rehabilitation assessments early, pursue interim payments so households are not negotiating under financial pressure, and coordinate with treating clinicians so the medico-legal process supports recovery rather than interrupting it. The claim should fund your recovery — not compete with it.
No Win No Fee Funding and Costs
How No Win No Fee Works
Almost all our personal injury work is funded by conditional fee agreements. You pay nothing up front and nothing if the claim fails. If it succeeds, a success fee is deducted from compensation — capped by law at 25% of general damages and past losses, and agreed with you in writing before we start. After the event insurance protects you against the other side’s costs, and qualified one-way costs shifting means an honest claimant who loses generally pays nothing towards the defendant’s costs at all.
Our Transparent Fee Structure
Funding is explained in plain terms at the outset: the percentage, what it applies to, and what after the event insurance costs if the case wins. Where work falls outside a conditional fee agreement, our hourly rates are benchmarked against the solicitors’ guideline hourly rates published for the courts, and we give a costs estimate before undertaking any chargeable work.
The deductions question: ask any firm two things before signing — what percentage, and of what. The legal cap is 25% of general damages plus past losses; future losses are protected and cannot be touched.
How We Run Your Claim
Connaught Law’s approach is built around evidence discipline and early momentum, because both value and settlement timing are decided by the file we build in the first months.
You will have one named solicitor throughout, plain-English updates at every stage, and honest advice about settlement value — including telling you when an offer is worth taking.
Evidence and Medical Assessment
We secure the accident evidence — scene photographs, CCTV and dashcam footage before it is overwritten, witness statements while memories are fresh, and reports to police, employers or occupiers. Independent medical experts, chosen for the injury rather than convenience, examine you and report on diagnosis, prognosis and causation. In serious cases we instruct across several disciplines and pursue rehabilitation under the Rehabilitation Code alongside the claim.
Valuing the Claim in Full
General damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity are assessed against the Judicial College Guidelines and comparable case law. Special damages are then built item by item: lost earnings past and future, pension loss, care provided by family, treatment, travel and equipment. The government’s own guidance understates how much of a serious claim sits in these financial losses — in catastrophic cases they dwarf the injury award itself.
Every route shares one feature: the claim is only as strong as the losses schedule behind it. We prepare schedules that survive scrutiny — documented, calculated and cross-referenced to the medical evidence — because an insurer who cannot attack the schedule pays it.
Settlement, Negotiation or Trial
Most claims settle, but they settle properly when the other side believes you will issue. We use Part 36 offers to put insurers under genuine costs pressure, interim payments to remove financial urgency from your decisions, and where liability or valuation cannot be agreed, we issue proceedings and prepare for trial. Claims for minor road traffic whiplash proceed through the Official Injury Claim portal where that is the proportionate route.
Interim payments deserve emphasis: where liability is admitted or clearly established, the court can order part-payment of compensation long before final settlement — funding treatment, replacing lost income and keeping households stable while the full extent of an injury becomes clear.
Time Limits for Injury Claims
The general rule under the Limitation Act 1980 is three years from the date of the accident, or from the date you knew the injury was significant and attributable — the rule that matters for disease and delayed-onset conditions. Children have until their 21st birthday; there is no limit while a person lacks mental capacity; and fatal claims run three years from death or from the family’s knowledge.
Do not run the clock: limitation is the strictest rule in injury litigation and exceptions are discretionary, not automatic. Evidence also degrades far faster than the legal deadline — the strongest claims are the ones started early.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 handle No Win No Fee arrangements?
Personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 No Win No Fee arrangements eliminate financial risk by covering all legal costs upfront with fees only charged upon successful compensation recovery. This includes After The Event insurance, expert witness costs, and court fees, ensuring complete financial protection throughout the claims process while maintaining access to specialist legal representation.
What compensation amounts can personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 typically recover?
Personal injury compensation varies significantly based on injury severity, recovery time, and financial impact. Minor injuries may result in compensation of £1,000-£5,000, while catastrophic injuries can exceed £1 million. Compensation includes general damages for pain and suffering plus special damages for medical costs, lost earnings, and care requirements, calculated using current Judicial College Guidelines.
How long do personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 cases typically take to resolve?
Personal injury claims duration depends on injury complexity, liability disputes, and medical prognosis certainty. Straightforward cases with clear liability may resolve within 6-12 months, while complex cases involving serious injuries or disputed liability can take 2-3 years. Most cases settle without court proceedings, though trial preparation ensures optimal negotiation outcomes.
What evidence do personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 need for successful claims?
Successful personal injury claims require comprehensive evidence including medical records, accident reports, witness statements, photographic evidence, and expert opinions. Early evidence preservation proves crucial as key information may be lost over time. Professional legal representation ensures proper evidence gathering and presentation to establish liability and quantify damages effectively.
Do personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 handle dog bite and animal attack cases?
Personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 regularly handle dog bite cases under the Animals Act 1971 and Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, which provide strict liability protection for victims. Dog owners are automatically liable for injuries their animals cause, regardless of negligence, making these claims particularly straightforward for compensation recovery including medical treatment, scarring, and psychological therapy.
Can personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 handle repetitive strain injury (RSI) claims?
Personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 specialise in RSI claims including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tennis elbow, and vibration white finger caused by workplace conditions. These claims require proving the link between work duties and injury development, with compensation covering medical treatment, lost earnings, career retraining, and workplace adaptations for ongoing conditions.
What time limits apply to personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 cases?
Personal injury claims must generally be commenced within three years of the accident date or date of knowledge that injuries were caused by negligence. Child injury claims benefit from extended time limits starting from the 18th birthday. Some cases face shorter time limits, making early legal consultation essential for preserving claim rights and maximising compensation prospects.
Why choose specialist personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 over general practitioners?
Specialist personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 offer focused expertise in compensation law, medical evidence assessment, and insurance negotiation that general practitioners cannot provide. This specialisation results in higher compensation awards, faster case resolution, and better client outcomes through detailed understanding of personal injury procedures, expert networks, and industry best practices.
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Contact our specialist personal injury claims solicitors UK 2026 team at Connaught Law for expert guidance on your compensation claim. Our experienced solicitors provide comprehensive support from initial consultation through to successful resolution, ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.
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