Personal Injury

If you have been in an accident and wish to claim compensation

Partner: Anthony J Allen
David J Poole 
Andrew Smith 

 

At nga Solicitors we have a rapidly expanding personal injury department based at our Hammerton Street office in Burnley, Lancashire. However we will always make appointments at our Colne office for clients from Pendle if more convenient.

Our experienced solicitors and lawyers can help you claim compensation for injuries suffered including:-

 

Accident at work

Have you had an accident at work that wasn’t your fault?

 

Road traffic accident

Have you been in an accident on the road which was caused by another party’s negligence?

 

Accident in a public place

Have you suffered a slip, trip, fall or another type of accident in a public place?

 

Criminal Assault

Have you been the victim of an assault whereby the perpetrator has been criminally charged or convicted?

If so nga Solicitors can help you claim compensation for your injuries and any subsequent losses arising as a result of the accident. Although we are based in Lancashire we can provide advice on claims in Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and even further afield.

We have a wealth of experience in obtaining compensation for the victims of an accident that was not your fault. Members of our personal injury department include members of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) that means that we are familiar with the claims procedure and can give professional advice throughout the duration of your claim.

Our aim is to ensure that we obtain the maximum compensation available in the shortest timescale possible whilst keeping you informed of the progress.

Tell nga Solicitors about your situation

If you have been involved in an accident and wish to claim compensation for your injuries and any other losses suffered please provide us with the following brief details in the form below and we will contact you in the next business day. Alternatively please telephone 01282 450144 and we will put you through to a member of our personal injury department for a free consultation.

 

 What happens next?

A member of our personal injury department will take full details of the accident and the personal injury and losses which are to be claimed. If it is more convenient then we can arrange for a member of our team to attend your home address or the scene of the accident.

This is a FREE initial consultation.

Once we have received the full details regarding the claim we will provide initial advice as to the merit of the claim and prospect of success.

Once we have established that your claim has merit then we will commence your claim wherever possible on a No Win No Fee Agreement with a supporting insurance policy if required.

We will then commence the claim as quickly as possible which will involve:

• Contacting the person or organisation responsible
• Obtaining medical evidence
• Taking photographs
• Obtaining witness statements

As well as all that is required specifically to prove and win your claim.

At nga Solicitors we have experienced solicitors in this specialised area of law who will consider each claim individually to ascertain the maximum compensation available and the best way to conclude your claim as quickly as possible. We are settling claims on a daily basis that are in all probability similar to yours.

We ensure to keep you updated at every stage within the claim process.

Common Questions Answered

What does it cost to pursue a claim?

It does not cost anything as we normally pursue claims for personal injury on a No Win No Fee basis.

You will receive 100% of your compensation as we will not retain any of your compensation for our time or service.

What is a No Win No Fee?

This is otherwise known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). If your claim is successful then we can recover our fees in full from the insurance company that pays your compensation. If your claim is not successful then we agree to not charge for our costs incurred*. If court proceedings have been required then nga Solicitors can also arrange for an insurance policy to protect you from having to pay your opponents costs if you lose. The premium is payable by your opponent if the case succeeds and if unsuccessful then the insurance policy covers the cost of the premium.

*Provided that we receive your full co-operation during the claim.

Are all claims covered by a No Win No Fee Agreement?

Claims for criminal injury or applications to the Motors Insurance Bureau (if driver responsible was untraced or uninsured) are excluded.

What injuries and losses can I claim for?

A claim can be made for any injury that resulted from an accident that was not your fault and any subsequent losses can be recovered if your claim is successful. Our personal injury team is available to advise on individual circumstances.

Is there a time limit for pursuing a claim?

A claim must be made to a local county court within 3 years of the date of the accident
UNLESS

• at the time of the accident the you were aged less than 18. In these circumstances the 3 year time limit does not start until the victim reaches 18 years of age.
• if you were not immediately aware of the injuries sustained then the three year time limit does not start until the date of awareness.
• your claim is for criminal injuries or your injuries are due to an untraced driver. In these circumstances the time limit is two years.

What is my claim worth?

At nga Solicitors it is our aim to receive the maximum amount of compensation for you as possible, we keep up-to-date with current guidelines and case law to make sure your claim isn’t settled for less than it is worth. AND REMEMBER – YOU WILL RECEIVE 100% OF YOUR COMPENSATION.  Not only can you receive compensation for your injuries but we can claim for loss of earnings, medical fees and other expenses occurred as a result of your accident. Your claim for injury (depending on the severity) could be worth the following:-

Neck injuries – up to £95,000

Back injuries – up to £108,000

Shoulder injuries – £5,000 to £30,750

Hip and Pelvis injuries – up to £83,500

Wrist injuries – £2,250 to £38,250

Whiplash injuries - £850 to £16,000

Thumb injuries – £1,500 to £35,000

Knee injuries – up to £61,500

Ankle injuries – up to £44,500

Vibration White Finger – up to £24,500

Asbestos-related Disease – £4,250 to £81,500

Facial Scarring – £1,100 to £62,000

*Please note - the above figures should be viewed as guidelines only*

Why should I use nga Solicitors?

At nga Solicitors we have a team of experienced personal injury solicitors who are currently dealing with a caseload of claims and using our experience to achieve maximum compensation to each accident victim.

Wherever possible we operate a No Win No Fee agreement which gives you piece of mind that you will not incur large legal fees as when your claim is successful we are able to recover our costs from the defendant’s insurance company.