What is a personal injury?
The term ‘personal injury’ covers more ground than most people realise. At its core, it’s an injury or illness caused by someone else’s actions or negligence, including physical harm, psychological injuries and the resulting impact on your daily life. Our solicitors have worked across the full spectrum of personal injury claims and understand the subtle differences that can make each case unique, bringing practical knowledge and attention to detail every time.
- Workplace injuries – in cases where either an unsafe working environment or insufficient training led to you experiencing an injury at work, our team will guide you through the process of seeking compensation. Common examples of workplace injuries include incidents like slips and falls, construction site accidents, and more.
- Criminal injuries – whether you’ve faced accidents and assaults in prison or are pursuing CICA claims regarding abuse, we’re here to help you in the aftermath of harm/injuries caused by a crime.
- Industrial disease – if you’re experiencing illnesses caused by your workplace, our personal accident lawyers in Wigan will be by your side as you fight for compensation. Common examples of industrial diseases include asbestos-related diseases, RSI and occupational deafness.
- Public liability claims – this covers injuries or accidents that occurred in public spaces (for example, gyms, hair salons, roads and pavements and supermarkets). We see claims with a wide variety of causes, including faulty equipment, negligent advice, wet flooring, poorly maintained roads, and more.
- Road traffic accidents – assisting you if you’ve been harmed by a road traffic accident. We can help drivers, pedestrians and passengers with a range of accident types and effects, including whiplash claims, hit-and-run cases, and even public transport accident claims.
- Serious injury claims – serious injuries can have a life-changing impact, including permanent disability, long-term health problems, or even a shortened life expectancy. Whether you’re fighting for yourself or a loved one, our team is here to support you through the process.
- Medical negligence – providing expert guidance from start to finish, our solicitors have extensive experience handling medical negligence cases, frequently navigating claims concerning birth injuries, surgical errors, pharmacy errors and misdiagnosis.
- Product liability – if you’ve sustained injuries because of a defective product, we can represent you. Examples include cosmetic items like makeup and perfume, electric appliances and household furniture.
- Accidents abroad – accidents, illnesses or injuries experienced on holiday, including harm caused by hotel negligence (for example, falls, food poisoning, etc.). This also includes claims surrounding airline incidents and traffic accidents.
- Fatal accidents – expertly supporting you if you’ve lost a loved one as a result of somebody else’s negligent behaviour. We handle all kinds of fatal accident claims, from clinical negligence to road traffic accidents.
- Other personal injury claims – any situation where another party contributed to your injury, including dog bites and horse riding accidents.
- Suing a solicitor – our team is on hand to support you if you believe a previous personal injury solicitor acted negligently on your behalf (e.g. undersettled, missed crucial deadlines, gave inaccurate advice, etc.).
What is involved in the personal injury claim process?
Our personal accident lawyers in Wigan will begin by conducting an initial consultation with you, learning as much as possible about your situation. This is our opportunity to determine whether you have a viable claim, and it gives you a chance to ask any questions about potential outcomes and timelines. Our next step is to begin gathering evidence – this could be things like CCTV footage and accident reports. In addition to the results of an independent medical examination, we use this information to build your claim before presenting everything to the other party and beginning to work towards a settlement.
With decades of negotiation skills and a fine-tuned strategic approach, we’re dedicated to handling every case with the meticulous care it deserves. If you’re interested in learning more about how we do this, you can visit our ‘Personal Injury Lawyers’ page, where we outline our simple but effective five-step process.
Why choose our solicitors to handle your personal injury claim?
Whatever the circumstances of your injury, we appreciate that this may be an unsettling and stressful period. Uncertainty about what to do next, dealing with paperwork, and trying to understand your options can feel overwhelming – but that’s exactly where our team come in. Having successfully secured millions of pounds worth of compensation, we’re proud to be recognised by both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, in addition to our first-class reputation throughout Wigan and beyond.
For many clients, this will be their first legal experience, and it’s only natural to feel a little daunted. Our personal accident lawyers in Wigan handle every case with transparency, using jargon-free language as we guide you through each step of the process. Helping you know what to do and what to expect, we enable you to focus on your recovery while we handle the complexities of your claim.
