Serious Injury Claims

Serious injuries are catastrophic injuries that have a profound and often long-lasting impact on a person and their family. Examples include spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, serious burns, and serious medical injuries caused by clinical negligence and fatal accidents.

If you have been seriously injured in an accident, you are entitled to make a catastrophic injury claim to help you rebuild your life after a serious injury. Our expert serious injury lawyers can secure funding for rehabilitation, treatment, adaptions to homes or cars and ease the financial burden of lost earnings.

If you have suffered a serious injury that wasn’t your fault, contact our specialist team on 0800 022 4224 or complete our online claim form to start your claim.

Anyone who has suffered a catastrophic injury through no fault of their own in the last three years should contact Thompsons Solicitors to find out if they can make a serious injury claim. If the injured person is below the age of 18, a relative or close friend can act on their behalf.

Yes. If a loved one or a relative suffers a serious injury and is no longer able to represent themselves, it is possible to start a serious injury claim on their behalf as a ‘litigation friend’. Contact our serious injury lawyers on 0800 022 4224 for more information.

Absolutely. Thompsons Solicitors has a long history of helping people who have had serious injuries to adapt and change their lifestyles. In all appropriate cases, we will work with the injured person and their family to appoint a client support coordinator or case manager who can advise on benefits, rehabilitation, home adaptations and specialist treatment. We can also put you in touch with specialists, as well as partner charities and support groups. The cost of these experts can be claimed for as part of your case.

In the UK, there is a three-year limit on making a serious injury claim. The limit applies from the date of the accident, or the date you were aware of your injury. There are limited exceptions to this rule so we recommend speaking to our experienced serious injury lawyers as soon as possible.

Compensation is calculated based on a variety of factors, including the impact on your lifestyle, expenses incurred, as well as loss of earnings and ongoing care costs.

Each year, Thompsons Solicitors recovers millions of pounds in compensation for injured clients pursuing serious injury claims.

Yes. Any claim for compensation should take into account loss of earnings and the long-term economic impact of your injury. Thompsons Solicitors’ serious injury lawyers will strive to ensure you do not end up losing out financially because of someone else’s mistake.

There are several ways to fund a serious injury claim for compensation. We offer a consultation and initial advice free of charge and can advise you on the funding options available to fund your serious injury claim.

You can find more details about our funding option on our fees and payment page.

To find out if you can make a serious injury claim, simply fill in our online claim form – it takes minutes and one of our legal experts will be in touch within 24 working hours to discuss your case. Alternatively, call us on 0800 022 4224 to speak to one of our serious injury lawyers.