No win, no fee council & highways compensation claims
Be represented by a highly-experienced personal injury lawyer at no upfront cost to you. Under our No Win, No Fee agreement you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of the compensation awarded if your case is successful.
Council & highways accident claims
Local councils have a duty to maintain buildings, roads and other public spaces they’re responsible for.
You should expect safety measures to have been taken, ensuring you’re safe using a road, pavement, footpath, park, playgrounds or pools and other public buildings.
However, hazards and poor conditions could lead to an accident which is not your fault. These may be due to:
- Unrepaired potholes leading to traffic accidents.
- Wobbly paving stones.
- Missing kerbstones.
- Hazards caused by poorly undertaken road works.
- Holes left in footpaths after removal of lamp posts or other fixed features.
- Icy pavements which have not been gritted.
- Poor lighting.
- Poorly maintained buildings.
- Poorly maintained climbing frames.
If you’ve had a slip, trip or fall type accident in a public space or a road managed by a council or other public authority and would like advice about compensation, our personal injury solicitors are just a phone call away.
Please be aware that time limits will apply, so contact us today and we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Specialists in council & highways accident claims
We take all council and highways accidents seriously, working hard to secure compensation for you and your family.
For many people, an accident claim can be a daunting process, so we’re here to help by offering professional advice and support throughout.
- Our specialist lawyers can help you claim the best possible compensation.
- Our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to helping with your recovery and gaining access to any rehabilitation or specialist treatment you may need.
- The vast majority of our cases are settled successfully for clients without the need to go to court.
- We are committed to supporting clients on ‘hard to win’ cases many other firms refuse to take on.
Making a claim for a council & highways accident
Our dedicated team have helped many clients get the compensation they deserve and we will:
- Assess your accident claim and gather information, contact any witnesses or obtain reports if necessary to help support your claim and build up a case.
- Assess your medical, rehabilitation, or ongoing support needs. We also liaise with the insurer of the responsible party to make sure that any ongoing medical support or rehabilitation is provided as soon as possible.
- Work out your compensation to cover medical costs, ongoing rehabilitation and loss of earnings to give you financial stability now and going forward.
Why claim compensation?
If you or a loved one has been involved in a council or highways accident, compensation can help cover the cost of ongoing care and loss of earnings.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers can secure maximum compensation for those injured.
For a free consultation about your claim, get in touch today.
How to make a council & public highways claim
Make a claim in six easy steps
Free Initial Advice
Call us, request a callback or complete our online claim form and we will assess whether we think you have a claim.
Funding
We will help you to decide how best to fund your claim. Usually we will be able to offer you a No win, No fee agreement.
Letter Of Claim
We will send a letter to your opponent with details of your claim, setting out why we think they are at fault.
Obtain Medical Records & Medical Reports
We will request copies of your medical records and instruct a medical expert to prepare a report about the extent of your injuries.
Prepare Claim Valuation
We will put together a schedule of loss setting out the losses you have incurred and the extent of the injuries you have sustained.
Negotiate Settlement
We will send all the evidence to your opponent inviting their settlement proposals. If we cannot agree a reasonable settlement, we will prepare court proceedings.
Start your claim today
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FAQs
How much compensation will I get from my personal injury claim?
The amount you can expect to receive in personal injury compensation depends on your specific case details. Factors affecting your compensation can include the nature of your injury or illness, the impact the negligence has on your day to day health, your ability to work and your future health, including any long-term care.
Compensation damages may be awarded for:
- Pain and suffering caused.
- Loss of earnings and future loss of earnings (such as being at a disadvantage in the labour market / loss of employability and reduction in potential earnings.).
- Cost of surgery or medical procedures required after the negligence.
- Adaptions required to your home to help with daily living.
- Costs of occupational therapy requirements, such as aids and appliances to assist with daily needs.
- Costs of current or future care.
- Travel expenses for medical appointments or equipment.
Can I make a personal injury claim on behalf of a child?
Agreed settlements will need to be approved by court, but our expert personal injury solicitors will guide you through this process.
What is the time limit for making a personal injury claim?
If aged 18 and over, you will typically have three years from the date that the accident occurred.
For under-18s, there is no time limit. However, once a child reaches 18, the standard 3 year claim period comes into effect.
Will I need to go to court to claim personal injury compensation?
Personal injury claims rarely need to go to court, and usually only do so in very complex cases.
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