What is a personal injury?
Personal injuries come in many different forms, ranging from straightforward cases to more complex claims. Put simply, they concern any injury or illness caused by another party’s negligence, and can include physical injuries as well as psychological harm. In these circumstances, the law allows individuals to pursue compensation and hold those responsible accountable. We’ve handled a wide variety of personal injury cases, including:
- Workplace injuries – these are injuries caused by an unsafe working environment, including harm resulting from a lack of proper training. We commonly see workplace injuries centred around slips, trips and falls as well as factory accidents and incidents in warehouses and on construction sites.
- Criminal injuries – physical or emotional harm caused by a crime (for example, if you’ve experienced accidents or assaults in prison as a result of a duty of care failure, our team can help you fight for justice).
- Industrial disease – any illness caused by your working environment. This covers a broad range of areas, including diseases linked to asbestos exposure, hearing loss, RSI, occupational dermatitis and pneumoconiosis caused by dust inhalation.
- Public liability claims – supporting you if you’ve experienced an injury on public property caused by negligence (for example, allergic reactions during beauty treatments, harm occurring because of road and pavement defects, or a fall in a supermarket because of a spill).
- Road traffic accidents – if you’ve been a driver, passenger or pedestrian injured in a road traffic accident, our personal accident lawyers in Burnley are here to help. This area includes everything from whiplash claims to hit-and-run cases.
- Serious injury claims – catastrophic injuries leading to long-term health complications, permanent disabilities and even a shortened life expectancy. We can help both the person directly impacted and their family fight for justice and support, commonly handling cases like head injury claims, brain injury claims and more.
- Medical negligence – injuries or suffering caused by negligence from a range of healthcare professionals (for example GPs, hospitals, dentists, etc.). Common cases include cancer compensation claims, birth injuries and surgical accident claims.
- Product liability – whether it was a cosmetic item or a garden appliance, if a defective product has left you injured, you may be eligible for compensation.
- Accidents abroad – an illness or injury occurring abroad (for example, contracting food poisoning at your hotel due to poor hygiene standards or experiencing an injury because of negligence at a restaurant).
- Fatal accidents – supporting dependents following the death of a loved one in an avoidable accident. This includes incidents in the workplace, as well as cases of clinical negligence.
- Suing a solicitor – providing assistance following negligent behaviour from a previous personal injury solicitor. Common examples of negligence leading to a claim include undersettlement, missed deadlines, inaccurate advice and cases where your solicitor failed to act in accordance with the law.
- Other personal injury claims – injuries caused by another person’s negligence (for example, dog bites, horse riding accidents and more).
What is involved in the personal injury claim process?
The prospect of taking legal action can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time. With that in mind, our personal accident lawyers in Burnley always keep the process straightforward and accessible, avoiding complex jargon and ensuring you understand what to expect and how your case will unfold.
We begin every case with an initial consultation, where we build a full picture of your circumstances and assess whether or not you have a valid claim. At this point, we’ll be able to provide estimates regarding timelines and compensation amounts, constantly prioritising transparency. If you choose to proceed, our team will then start collecting as much relevant information as possible to support your case, including witness statements, accident reports and CCTV footage. We’ll also arrange for you to see an independent medical specialist for an assessment. From there, we’ll investigate liability before negotiating with the defendants to secure fair compensation.
Why choose Farleys for your personal injury claim?
With such a broad range of areas included in the personal injury sphere, we appreciate how important it is to approach every claim on a case-by-case basis. Our team draw on specialist industry insight as well as decades of legal expertise to work towards an outcome that reflects your suffering and provides security for your future. We pride ourselves on our diligence, sensitivity and attention to detail, combining a client-focused approach with a goal-orientated mindset to earn recognition from both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
