Living with chronic pain after an accident or injury can be physically exhausting and emotionally draining. Conditions like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Fibromyalgia, or persistent pain syndromes can severely impact your daily life, work, and relationships. If your chronic pain was caused or worsened by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
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.
At NJS Law, we understand the invisible but very real toll chronic pain can take. Our experienced legal team is here to support you through every stage of the claims process. We gather the evidence, value your claim and negotiate with the insurer.
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Types of Chronic Pain Claims Our Solicitors Handle
Our chronic pain solicitors have experience helping clients secure compensation for a wide range of conditions caused by accidents, medical negligence, or workplace incidents. The types of chronic pain claims we handle include:
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Back and Neck Injuries: Chronic pain caused by workplace accidents, road traffic collisions, or slips and falls.
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Joint and Limb Pain: Long-term pain in knees, shoulders, hips, or arms following accidents, sports injuries, or repetitive strain.
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Nerve Pain / Neuropathic Conditions: Chronic nerve pain caused by injuries, surgical complications, or conditions like sciatica.
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Soft Tissue Injuries: Persistent pain from whiplash, muscle strains, ligament damage, or tendon injuries.
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Medical Negligence-Related Pain: Chronic pain resulting from surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or delayed treatment.
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Workplace and Industrial Injury Pain: Pain caused by repetitive tasks, poor ergonomics, or exposure to harmful conditions.
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Catastrophic or Long-Term Pain Conditions: Severe or life-changing chronic pain that significantly impacts daily life and quality of living.
Chronic pain can have a profound impact on your life, affecting work, relationships, and mental health. Our solicitors provide guidance to ensure your claim covers medical treatment, care, lost earnings, and any other related costs.
Who Is Eligible to Make a Chronic Pain Claim?
Anyone who has suffered chronic pain as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing may be eligible to make a claim. Eligibility depends on proving that the pain was caused or significantly worsened by the accident, injury, or medical treatment.
Eligible Claimants Include:
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Adults Experiencing Chronic Pain: Individuals who have developed long-term pain following a road traffic accident, workplace injury, or medical negligence.
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Dependents in Certain Cases: If the chronic pain affects a minor or vulnerable person, a parent, guardian, or litigation friend can make a claim on their behalf.
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Accident or Medical-Related Injuries: Claims can arise from incidents such as:
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Road traffic collisions
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Workplace accidents
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Medical errors or surgical complications
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Slips, trips, or falls in public or private spaces
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Key Points:
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You must demonstrate a causal link between the incident and your chronic pain.
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Compensation may cover medical treatment, therapy, loss of earnings, care, and pain and suffering.
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Time limits: Most claims must be made within three years from the date of the accident or when the injury was diagnosed.
How Compensation Is Calculated in a Chronic Pain Claim
Compensation for chronic pain claims is designed to cover the physical, emotional, and financial impact of your condition. Each claim is unique, and the amount awarded depends on the severity of your pain, its effect on daily life, and any financial losses incurred.
1. General Damages
These compensate for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity caused by your chronic pain. Courts and insurers consider:
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The intensity and duration of your pain
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How it limits your daily activities
- Emotional and psychological effects
2. Special Damages
Special damages cover financial losses directly caused by your injury, including:
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Medical treatment and therapy costs
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Prescription medication and specialist equipment
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Travel expenses for treatment
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Adaptations to your home or vehicle
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Loss of earnings due to inability to work
3. Future Losses
For long-term or permanent conditions, compensation may also include:
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Future medical and therapy costs
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Ongoing care or assistance
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Loss of future earning potential if your career is affected
4. Factors Affecting Compensation
When calculating your claim, solicitors and insurers will consider:
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Your age and occupation
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Severity and duration of chronic pain
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Impact on your quality of life, independence, and mental health
To gain a deeper understanding of how serious injuries are assessed and valued, read Understanding a Serious Injury.
Why Specialist Solicitors Are Important
Chronic pain claims can be complex, especially when proving the link between an incident and long-term pain. Experienced chronic pain solicitors ensure all relevant damages are included, helping you secure full compensation to cover treatment, care, and future needs.
The Chronic Pain Claim Process Explained
Making a claim for chronic pain can feel overwhelming, but at NJS Law we guide you through every stage with clear advice and compassionate support. Here’s what you can expect:
Free Initial Consultation
We offer a free consultation to assess your case honestly and without obligation, giving you clear advice on whether you can claim.
Evidence Gathering
We gather medical records, accident reports, and expert testimony to prove liability and build your case with evidence.
Establishing Liability
We identify who is legally responsible for your injury — whether that’s an employer, driver, medical professional, or another party — and present your case to them.
Calculating Your Losses
We calculate compensation to cover medical costs, lost earnings, care needs, and emotional distress, ensuring both immediate and long-term losses are recognised.
Negotiation or Settlement
Most cases settle out of court. If liability is disputed, we negotiate firmly and, if needed, represent you in court to secure fair compensation.
For a step-by-step overview of what to expect, read our Serious Injury Claim Guide.
Why Choose NJS Law as Your Chronic Pain Claim Solicitors
Dealing with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of your rights or worried about your future. Our solicitors provide clear, honest advice and manage every aspect of your claim, so you can focus on recovery. We gather the evidence, value your claim and negotiate with the insurer.
- Clear, jargon-free legal advice
- Full support from claim to compensation
- Our team has more than 200 years of combined legal experience, and we act only for people who have been injured.
- National service across England & Wales
- No Win No Fee
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- More than 200 years of combined legal experience, delivering tailored and reliable personal injury support
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Serious Injury Claim – Case We Won
Following a devastating forklift accident at work, where our client suffered a life-changing injury, NJS Law successfully secured a £3.7 million settlement.
Figures are compensation before any deductions.
The injury left him initially unable to move and required months of treatment in specialist spinal hospitals and rehabilitation centres, with a long and challenging recovery process.
Our serious injury solicitors obtained interim payments to fund accessible housing, mobility equipment, therapy, psychological support, and expert case management, working closely with leading barristers and medical professionals to evidence his lifelong needs and future losses.
The final settlement reflected the profound impact of the injury and enabled our client to regain independence and rebuild his life, demonstrating the importance of specialist legal support in serious workplace injury claims.
You can read more about this case in our article Forklift Accident Compensation Claim – £3.7m Settlement.
Our chronic pain claim solicitors combine more than 200 years of combined legal experience with a client-first approach. We know how difficult this time can be — and we’ll stand by your side throughout your claim.
Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward securing the compensation the law allows for your injury and losses.
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