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If you've been injured in an accident or through someone else's negligence, you need more than legal advice, you need reassurance and support every step of the way. At Forbes Solicitors, our dedicated team of personal injury solicitors combines legal expertise with practical, personal support. Whether you've suffered from a workplace accident, road traffic incident, medical negligence or a public liability claim, we're here to secure the compensation you deserve. We offer No Win No Fee agreements and client-focused, practical legal advice. Speak to a personal injury lawyer today for advice based on your circumstances

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What is a Personal Injury Claim?

A personal injury claim is a legal process in which you seek compensation for physical or psychological injuries caused by someone else's negligence. These claims arise when another person, company or organisation fails in their duty of care, directly resulting in harm to you. Our personal injury lawyers handle your case from first consultation through to settlement. Common examples of personal injury include:

Road traffic accidents
Accidents at work
Medical Negligence
Slips, trips and falls
Incidents in public spaces

Compensation for personal injury falls into two main categories:

General damages, which cover pain, suffering and loss of amenity
Special damages, addressing financial losses like lost earnings, travel expenses, and ongoing medical treatment

What is a Personal Injury Claim?

Road traffic accidents
Accidents at work
Medical Negligence
Slips, trips and falls
Incidents in public spaces

Compensation for personal injury falls into two main categories:

General damages, which cover pain, suffering and loss of amenity
Special damages, addressing financial losses like lost earnings, travel expenses, and ongoing medical treatment

Why Personal Injury Law Matters

Personal injury law exists to help people recover after an accident that wasn't their fault. Every year in the UK, hundreds of thousands of people are injured in workplace accidents and road traffic collisions, with many more affected by medical mistakes and unsafe public spaces. The legal framework gives individuals a route to justice and financial recovery, and holds those responsible to account. By making a claim, you not only get the support you need but also help raise safety standards across industries. Expert legal support protects your rights, secures fair compensation, and takes pressure off you during recovery.

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Types of Personal Injury Claims

Our team of no win no fee personal injury solicitors handles a broad range of claims. For example:

Road Traffic Accident Claims cover drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians injured on the road, whether through collisions, uninsured drivers, or dangerous road conditions.
Accidents at Work span slips, trips, falls, and machinery incidents, with the circumstances varying by workplace and role.
Medical Negligence Claims involve errors and delay in diagnosis, treatment or care from healthcare providers such as GPs, hospitals, and dental practitioners.
Public Liability Claims arise from injuries in public places, such as a fall caused by uneven pavements, a supermarket slip, or an injury in a pub or restaurant due to poor maintenance.
Serious Injury Claims focus on incidents like brain or spinal injuries, which often require extensive evidence and result in higher compensation awards to reflect long-term care needs, housing , equipment or treatment.

The value of each claim depends on its circumstances and the long-term impact of the injury.

Types of Personal Injury Claims

Our team of no win no fee personal injury solicitors handles a broad range of claims. For example:

Road Traffic Accident Claims cover drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians injured on the road, whether through collisions, uninsured drivers, or dangerous road conditions.
Accidents at Work span slips, trips, falls, and machinery incidents, with the circumstances varying by workplace and role.
Medical Negligence Claims involve errors and delay in diagnosis, treatment or care from healthcare providers such as GPs, hospitals, and dental practitioners.
Public Liability Claims arise from injuries in public places, such as a fall caused by uneven pavements, a supermarket slip, or an injury in a pub or restaurant due to poor maintenance.
Serious Injury Claims focus on incidents like brain or spinal injuries, which often require extensive evidence and result in higher compensation awards to reflect long-term care needs, housing , equipment or treatment.

The value of each claim depends on its circumstances and the long-term impact of the injury.

No Win No Fee Personal Injury Claims

No Win No Fee, or Conditional Fee Agreements, make legal action affordable. With this approach, there are no upfront legal fees. If your personal injury claim is unsuccessful, providing you follow our advice, you won't pay our legal costs (subject to terms). If your claim does succeed, a success fee, capped by law at 25% of past loss and the costs, not future losses (which can be the larger part of substantial claim), is taken from your compensation. For most clients, this means clear financial protection without the worry of losing out if the claim doesn't succeed.

At Forbes, we believe in transparent, straightforward advice. We explain your options and the costs involved before you commit. For children or those lacking capacity, we aim to ensure they keep 100% of their award. We do not charge a success fee.

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How to Make a Personal Injury Claim

Making a personal injury claim with Forbes Solicitors is straightforward.

Start with a free initial consultation, by phone, video, or in-person, where we listen to your story and assess whether you have a strong case.
If we take your case on, we'll gather key evidence including medical records, witness statements, photos, and accident reports. Where needed, we'll arrange for you to be seen by an independent medical expert so we can properly value your claim.
We then prepare a letter of claim and submit it to the responsible party or their insurer, handling all correspondence on your behalf. For lower-value road traffic claims, this may be processed through the Official Injury Claim portal.
Most cases settle through negotiation, though if the insurer disputes liability or offers too little, we're ready to represent you in court.
For serious injuries, we can also seek interim payments to help cover costs while the claim is ongoing.
Throughout, we keep you informed so you always know what's happening with your case.

How to Make a Personal Injury Claim

Making a personal injury claim with Forbes Solicitors is straightforward.

Start with a free initial consultation, by phone, video, or in-person, where we listen to your story and assess whether you have a strong case.
If we take your case on, we'll gather key evidence including medical records, witness statements, photos, and accident reports. Where needed, we'll arrange for you to be seen by an independent medical expert so we can properly value your claim.
We then prepare a letter of claim and submit it to the responsible party or their insurer, handling all correspondence on your behalf. For lower-value road traffic claims, this may be processed through the Official Injury Claim portal.
Most cases settle through negotiation, though if the insurer disputes liability or offers too little, we're ready to represent you in court.
For serious injuries, we can also seek interim payments to help cover costs while the claim is ongoing.
Throughout, we keep you informed so you always know what's happening with your case.

How Much Compensation Can You Claim for Personal Injury?

Compensation for personal injury claims is calculated based on two elements: general damages and special damages.

General damages cover your pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life. These are assessed with reference to published guidelines and case law used by courts and to value similar injuries.
Special damages reimburse financial losses such as lost earnings, treatment expenses, care and travel costs., aids and equipment and housing. This includes future losses caused by the delayed treatment, such as our treatment costs, ongoing care and support, loss of earnings etc.

How Much Compensation Can You Claim for Personal Injury?

Compensation for personal injury claims is calculated based on two elements: general damages and special damages.

General damages cover your pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life. These are assessed with reference to published guidelines and case law used by courts and to value similar injuries.
Special damages reimburse financial losses such as lost earnings, treatment expenses, care and travel costs., aids and equipment and housing. This includes future losses caused by the delayed treatment, such as our treatment costs, ongoing care and support, loss of earnings etc.

Personal Injury Claim Time Limits

Most personal injury claims in the UK must be started within three years of the date of the accident or when you became aware of your injury. However, the rules differ for children, who have until their 21st birthday, and for those lacking mental capacity, who may have longer to bring a claim.

If the injury was not immediately apparent, the three-year period starts when you knew (or ought to have known) that negligence caused your injury. It's important to get advice promptly; waiting can make gathering evidence, and therefore success, harder.

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How Forbes Personal Injury Solicitors Can Help

At Forbes Solicitors, we do more than process claims; we work with you directly to understand your needs and take care of all the legal details. We assess the chances of success, gather the evidence needed, and build a strong case designed to maximise your compensation. Our team negotiates directly with insurers and, when needed, represents you in court.

We also help arrange access to rehabilitation, independent medical experts, and, in serious cases, interim payments to cover costs while your claim is ongoing. With a reputation for client care and transparency, you'll always know where you stand, with regular updates and clear explanations at every stage. We handle the legal complexity so you can focus on your recovery.

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Funding a Personal Injury Claim

The Personal Injury Solicitors at Forbes understand people often think that they cannot afford legal advice and that help may be out of their reach. This is simply not true.

We offer free initial advice on your personal injury claim and work with you to ascertain whether you have a case. If we find you have a strong case we will discuss what options you have in regards to pursuing legal action with no obligation to continue your claim with us.

There are many options available for those needing legal advice regarding personal injury claims but the most common and cost effective on a no win, no fee basis. If the claim is for an injured child, we do not charge a success fee.

No Win, No Fee

Forbes Solicitors can offer a range of services but the most common is our no win, no fee service. This means that there is no upfront or on-going cost to you whatsoever as we obtain our fee at the conclusion of the claim. Alternatively, if your case is unsuccessful, you pay nothing.

Our Personal Injury Solicitors will go through the charges involved should your claim be successful and keep you informed every step of the way, explaining any legal jargon.

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Our Personal Injury Solicitors are also able to offer their services via an hourly fee. In this case we will outline all costs involved and discuss how much your claim is likely to cost you.

For more information on our personal injury claim services, contact the experts at Forbes solicitors today.

Examples of Personal Injury Cases and Success Stories

What was the case	What happened	What was the outcome
Birth injury	Cerebral Palsy caused by delayed delivery leading to mild side weakness requiring on going support	£4 Million
Passenger RTA	Passenger severely injured when car crashed into a wall	£1 Million
Serious Road Traffic Accident	An elderly pedestrian suffered life-changing, catastrophic injuries after being struck by a vehicle.	£350,000
Loss of fingers	A Machine operative lost 3 fingers on the dominant hand in a machine. They were partly to blame for not following procedure or maintenance	£115,000
Ambulance Misclassification	An ambulance service failed to categorize heart attack symptoms correctly, leading to a patient's death.	£85,000
Farm Lane Accident	A pedestrian was struck by a reversing vehicle on a private farm lane, causing significant injuries.	£50,000
Apprentice Welder Injury	A young worker suffered severe forearm lacerations due to inadequate supervision with an angle grinder.	£45,000
Missed Tendon Rupture	A footballer's injury was missed by medical professionals, leading to long-term physical damage.	£40,000
Flying Gazebo (Public Liability)	A festival-goer was hit by an unsecured gazebo caught in the wind, resulting in a fractured shoulder.	£30,000
Workplace injury (AC joint disruption)	Factory worker injured when unsecured wood sheets toppled during a premises relocation. Required reconstructive shoulder surgery. Liability admitted by defendant's insurers.	£37,500
Runner & Trailing Wire	A runner tripped over a wire left on a pavement, leading to a personal injury claim.	£13,500

Why Choose Our Personal Injury Solicitors

Our No Win No Fee options mean everyone can access justice without financial worry. We combine clear advice with genuine care, and a specialist team that handles both straightforward claims and complex, high-value cases involving serious or long-term injuries. Your case is handled by approachable, expert personal injury lawyers who focus on your outcome, not just the process. You'll have a named solicitor as your point of contact, regular case updates, and advice written in plain English rather than legal jargon. With us, you get a team committed to getting you the best possible outcome.

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Personal Injury Claims FAQs

How long does a personal injury claim take?

The time taken varies; straightforward claims may settle within months, while complex ones or those where liability is disputed can take years.

What is No Win No Fee in Personal Injury?

No Win No Fee is a Conditional Fee Agreement that protects you from paying legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful (subject to terms).

Do I need a solicitor for a personal injury claim?

Having a solicitor means higher success rates, expert guidance, and typically greater compensation than making a claim alone.

What happens if my personal injury claim goes to court?

Most claims settle early. Court is a last resort, and our solicitors support you throughout.

How to Claim For Personal Injury

You can usually claim for personal injury compensation if it is possible to establish some fault against another party after an incident which caused you harm or suffering. According to the Law Society, over three million people in the UK are injured in accidents every year. Personal injury law can be very complicated, so it is best to get the help of a qualified solicitor if you wish to claim for a personal injury to help make the claim much more straightforward. Forbes Solicitors work on a no win, no fee basis meaning we will not charge if the case fails. If the case is successful we will claim our costs from the other party and you will only be charged a small success fee.

Generally, personal injury claims must be made within three years from the date of the injury. If the accident involved a child, then the three-year rule runs from the child's 18th birthday. There can sometimes be exceptions to this rule; so, for this, it's best to speak to a personal injury solicitor.

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Will it cost me anything to claim compensation?

We operate on a No Win No Fee basis, so if your claim is unsuccessful we will not charge you anything. If the claim is successful, we will claim our base costs from the other party. For certain cases we may need to charge a success fee out of your damages, but this would be discussed with you in full before your case commences. Please call our help line 0800 689 0973 or request a call back to discuss your claim, alternatively if you would prefer to discuss your claim in person you can call in at any of our offices (by appointment only).

Call our freephone and ask for a free consultation with a Personal Injury Solicitor or complete the contact us form today.

Do I have a personal injury claim?

Providing we can establish at least some fault against another party for your accident your claim should be successful.

For a free consultation call our Personal Injury Solicitors on freephone 0800 689 0973 or fill in our contact us form.

How long will it take to get compensation?

It will usually take about 6 months to bring a straightforward personal injury compensation claim to its end. It may take much longer depending on the following:

If your injuries are more serious than first thought
If the other party (defendant) fails to co-operate
If the defendant refuses to accept liability
If the case goes to court

Use our Personal Injury Calculator to find out how much compensation you can claim for your injuries. Call our Personal Injury Solicitors for a free consultation on freephone 0800 689 0973 or complete our contact form.

What is involved in making a personal injury claim?

To begin with giving us details of the case either in person or over the telephone. Keeping a written record of any losses, receipts where possible and attending a doctors appointment so that a report can be prepared on your injuries.

For a free consultation, call our Personal Injury Solicitors on freephone 0800 689 0973 or complete our contact form.

Will I have to go to court to make a personal injury claim?

You will only have to go to court if the person/persons or company you are holding liable for your injury disputes liability, fails to co-operate or offers an unreasonable settlement. The vast majority of cases are settled out of court.

If your claim does go to court, a solicitor may need to do the following:

Appoint a barrister
Send you for a medical examination to an independent medical expert
They must serve proceedings on the defendant, together with the medical evidence to support your claim

The defendant will then serve their defence. If it's not possible to settle, the case will then go to trial. The court will provide both sides with directions for the case (i.e a timetable for disclosure of evidence).

It will be up to the judge to decide the outcome of the case and what, if any, compensation will be awarded.

Do I have the choice to go to any solicitor to bring my claim or must I go where my insurers or brokers tell me?

You can use any solicitor you choose.

At Forbes Solicitors, we handle accident and personal injury claims on a No Win No Fee basis. Call our Personal Injury Solicitors for a free consultation on freephone 0800 689 0973 or complete our contact form.

If the accident happened at work will I lose my job?

No. All employers are insured by law and it is against the law to discourage or threaten or even suggest that your position at work will be affected.

To find out more, call our Personal Injury Solicitors for a free consultation on freephone 0800 689 0973 or complete our contact form.

Does it matter if I am self employed and injured at work?

No. This is a common misunderstanding. If someone else is negligent you have a claim.

Is it too late to claim compensation?

You have 3 years from the date of the accident or 3 years from the date of knowledge of the circumstances giving rise to the claim. Children and those under a disability have much longer in which to claim.

If you would like a free consultation, please call freephone 0800 689 0973 and ask to speak with a Personal Injury Solicitor or complete our contact form.

Speak to a Personal Injury Solicitor Today

Have you suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence? Our expert personal injury solicitors are here to help you secure the compensation you deserve. Call 0800 689 3206 or complete our online enquiry form today to discuss your case and start your claim .

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