Accident Claims
If you have been involved in an accident and it was not entirely your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. We offer:
• Free initial interview
• Home/hospital visits
• No win, no fee
• Confidential free advice telephone service – 0800 0731411
We have a team of expert lawyers including members of The Law Society’s Specialist Personal Injury Panel and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
The quality of our work has been recognised with the Investors in People and Lexcel quality marks.
We have a team which has decades of experience in all areas of accident claims, ranging from small value claims to £million damages awards.
Our accident claims team has recovered many £millions in compensation for satisfied clients.
We pride ourselves on producing practical solutions to our clients’ problems.
Cases we deal with include:
• Road traffic accidents
• Accident at work
• Criminal assaults
• Tripping/slipping accidents
• Marine/shipping accidents
• Sports injuries
• Defective products/product liability
• Injuries caused by animals
• Inquest representation
• Fatal accidents
• Claim against Local Authorities or care organisations for abuse in care
• Occupational health claims, eg mesothelioma
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to make a claim?
Claims for compensation must be made within 3 years of the date of the incident. Claims for criminal injuries compensation must be made within 2 years. If the victim is a child, the claim must be made before he or she reached the age of 21. These time periods can vary in some special cases but it is best to take action as soon as possible.
What if the other driver is uninsured or did not stop?
You may still be able to pursue a claim through the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). We can advise you on this.
Will I have to go to Court?
A very high proportion of personal injury claims settle without the need to go to Court. We hope to settle claims by negotiations or mediation.
How much will I get?
It depends upon the severity of your injury and the prognosis. The evidence in support of your claim will be set out in the form of a report from an independent medical expert. The value of your injury claim is averred by reference to the medical report and previously decided comparable cases.
How long will it take?
We will endeavour to reclaim your out of pocket expenses as soon as possible. We will not advise you to settle your claim for pain and suffering until either you have recovered or we have an accurate prognosis from a medical expert.
I have just had an accident, what should I do first?
If you are involved in an accident you should take the following steps immediately:
1. Obtain names and addresses of all parties including witnesses.
2. Seek treatment for your injuries.
3. Have photographs taken of your injuries if you are bruised or scarred (these should be dated on the back).
4. Keep a note of any expenses incurred.
5. If involved in a road traffic accident notify the police and obtain the other driver’s insurance details. Consider taking photographs of the scene of the accident, although be very careful.
6. If involved in an accident at work, even if you do not think it is serious, you should report the matter to your employer immediately. Make sure the details are recorded in the company’s accident book.
7. If the incident is serious, consider reporting to the Local Authority/Health & Safety Executive.
8. Contact the Citizens Advice Bureau/Department of Social Security regarding welfare benefits which may cover any lost earnings.
I want to instruct Foot Anstey to deal with my case, what do I do next?
Telephone our confidential telephone advice service on Freephone 0800 0731411
Case Studies
• We represented a Claimant who sustained injuries when a horse ran into his car. We took his case to The House of Lords in order to secure compensation, setting a legal precedent along the way.
• We represented a 73 year old widow whose husband died from lung cancer following exposure to asbestos dust at work and recovered damages of £140,000.
• We recovered damages of over £400,000 for a client who lost his right arm up to the elbow in an accident at work.
• We acted for a Claimant who sustained a neck injury when involved in a motorcycle accident. This led him to being discharged from the Royal Marines. We recovered damages of £287,000 on his behalf.
• We recovered damages in excess of £2 million on behalf of a Claimant who sustained severe brain damage in a road traffic accident.
For further information please contact the Personal Injury team on Freephone 0800 0731411 or email: injury@foot-ansteys.co.uk
