Legal claims guidesin plain English
Clear, jargon-free guides to making a claim in England and Wales — written and reviewed by our specialist solicitors.
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No Win No Fee: The law limits our success fee to 25% of the compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity and for past financial losses, after any state benefits are repaid. Compensation for future losses is not counted. If you win, our success fee is deducted from your compensation. It is a percentage of our basic charges, and the law limits it as set out above. Any After the Event insurance premium is payable only if you win, and is never charged upfront. Your letter of engagement sets out exactly what you will pay for your type of claim, and we explain it before you sign. If you lose, you pay us nothing. This applies as long as you keep to your responsibilities under the agreement. You may have to pay costs if you end your claim early, fail to beat an offer the other side made, or a court finds your claim dishonest or exaggerated; where we have arranged After the Event insurance, it covers some of these costs if you keep to the policy's terms. See exactly what you pay.
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Choose the guide that matches how you were harmed — at work, on the road, or through medical or dental treatment. Most claims must be started within three years, with exceptions for children and people who lack capacity. Every guide is free to read online, and a guide with a PDF version can also be sent to you.
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Injuries that were not your fault
Who can claim, how fault is proved, what compensation covers and how No Win No Fee works.
Free PDFSolicitor reviewedRead the guideYour employer's duties, common workplace injuries, what to do after an accident and what your claim is worth.
Free PDFSolicitor reviewedRead the guideCar, motorcycle, cycling and pedestrian accidents, whiplash rules and uninsured drivers.
Free PDFSolicitor reviewedRead the guideBrain, spinal and amputation injuries, interim payments, rehabilitation and long-term support.
Solicitor reviewedRead the guideSubstandard care that caused you harm
Proving breach of duty and causation, the standard of care, and NHS and private claims.
Free PDFSolicitor reviewedRead the guideMisdiagnosis, delayed treatment, extraction errors, implants and nerve damage.
Free PDFSolicitor reviewedRead the guideGynaecology, maternity and birth injury, delayed cancer diagnosis and endometriosis.
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Choose by how you were harmed — at work, on the road, or through medical or dental care. Not sure? Ask us.
Check your time limit
Most claims must be started within three years of the injury, or of when you first knew about it. Children, and people who lacked mental capacity when they were injured, have longer.
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Questions about making a claim
How long do I have to make a claim?
| Claim type | Usual time limit |
|---|---|
| Personal injury | 3 years from the accident or date of knowledge |
| Medical / dental negligence | 3 years from the negligence or when you became aware of the harm |
| Children | Until their 21st birthday |
How much compensation could I receive?
Will I have to pay anything upfront?
Do I have to go to court?
How do I know which guide applies to me?
Our guides give general information for England and Wales and do not constitute legal advice.
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