Your Claim

Have I Got A Personal Injury Claim?

Many different types of Injuries are suffered by people every day in a variety of circumstances and without the relevant knowledge it is impossible to know whether you have a claim and whether it is worth pursuing. But you may find the prospect of speaking with a lawyer to find out daunting. At Dorians Solicitors Ltd our experienced lawyers make it simple for you. We offer a free, no obligation assessment by telephone and when you contact us you get to speak directly with a lawyer. Based upon the facts we can give you advice on the potential claim and you can ask any questions you may have. If you have a claim that you want us to pursue we can then send you a no win, no fee agreement to get the claim started.

No Win, No Fee

We act on behalf of our clients on a no win, no fee basis ( also known as a conditional fee arrangement). This allows a claim for compensation to be pursued without any financial risk and without paying any legal fees upfront. If the claim is successful you make a contribution from your compensation to pay your legal costs but that deduction is subject to a maximum of 25%. If the claim is unsuccessful you won’t have to pay any legal fees- either to this firm or your opponents.

The standard time limit for making a personal injury claim is three years. The three year period begins on:

The date of incident that caused the injury or illness
The date you became aware of a condition or illness
The date you became aware of the death of a loved one or family member

The exceptions to the standard time limit are as follows :

Children - for an injury sustained before a person's 18th birthday a claim can be made up the injured person’s 21st birthday
Those who lack mental capacity - no time limit
Accidents abroad - the time limit for the country where the accident happened may be shorter
Criminal Injury - Claims made to the Criminal Injury Compensation Authority (CICA) must be submitted within 2 years of the incident
Claims for injuries caused by a defective product must be made within 10 years of the product going into circulation

Step 1

Free Consultation with a Dedicated Lawyer

Step 2

Case Review & Evidence Gathering

Step 3

Negotiation or Court Representation

Step 4

Settlement & Compensation Paid

General Damages

This element of the claim is to compensate you for the injury itself and the pain, suffering and restriction caused by it. This is valued by reference to independent medical evidence secured by your lawyer.

Special Damages

This element of the claim is for any financial loss or expense suffered as a direct consequence of the accident and includes things like loss of earnings, medical treatment costs and care. Your lawyer will advise you on the evidence required to prove each element of the claim.

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Injured in an accident? Our team is here to help you get the compensation you deserve. With over 40 years of experience supporting injury victims, we’ll guide you through every step of the process.

Fill out the form, and one of our lawyers will get back to you as soon as possible. Your consultation is free, and we operate on a No Win, No Fee basis, so there’s no risk in reaching out.

Your Claim

Have I Got A Personal Injury Claim?

No Win, No Fee

Time Limit For Making A Personal Injury Claim

The Claims Process