What is a personal injury?
Personal injury is a wide-ranging area of law that covers any situation where you have suffered harm due to another party’s actions or negligence. It’s a diverse and often complex field, and the effects of an injury can reach far beyond the immediate physical impact, affecting your work, daily life, and overall well-being. Because the law in this area can be complicated, having the right legal support can make a big difference in achieving a fair outcome. Our team has handled a large number of personal injury cases, giving us the experience to guide you through the process clearly, practically, and with your best interests in mind.
- Workplace injuries – if you’ve suffered a workplace injury as a result of an unsafe working environment or substandard training, we can help you fight for compensation. We commonly handle cases involving slips and falls, repetitive strain injuries, falls from height, work-related traffic accidents, construction site accidents, etc.
- Criminal injuries – instances where you may have experienced harm due to a crime. Our team can handle everything from accidents and assaults in prison to CICA claims regarding abuse.
- Industrial disease – expertly handling cases concerning illnesses caused by your working environment. This includes conditions linked to asbestos exposure (e.g. mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases), as well as illnesses like occupational dermatitis and industrial deafness.
- Public liability claims – injuries occurring in public places (e.g. shops, restaurants, etc.). Common examples include claims regarding gym accidents, incidents on roads and pavements, as well as accidents in supermarkets and shops.
- Road traffic accidents – whether you were the driver, the passenger or the pedestrian, if you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident, our team is here to help. This area covers car and cycle accidents as well as public transport accident claims, hit and run cases and claims against uninsured drivers.
- Serious injury claims – if you or a loved one has experienced a catastrophic injury, resulting in a long-term disability/health condition or impacted life expectancy, we can help you fight for compensation and specialist support.
- Medical negligence – inadequate care from medical professionals like doctors, surgeons, GPs, pharmacists and nurses. Examples include birth injuries, surgical errors, dental negligence, misdiagnosis, etc.
- Product liability – injuries/suffering caused by defective products (for example, cosmetic items, furniture, garden appliances and electric appliances).
- Accidents abroad – expertly handling injuries caused by accidents abroad (for example, contracting food poisoning or suffering a fall at your hotel).
- Fatal accidents – if you’re a dependent of someone who experienced a fatal accident, we can help you fight for justice and compensation.
- Other personal injury claims – any accident or injury where a third party was at least partially to blame, including dog bites, horse riding accidents, and more.
- Suing a solicitor – if you feel your previous personal injury lawyer didn’t handle your case properly, we can provide expert guidance. Your claim may be based on an under-settlement, missed deadlines or a failure to act in accordance with the court.
What is involved in the personal injury claim process?
No two personal injury claims are the same, which is why we begin each case with an initial consultation. This gives our personal injury lawyers in Blackburn an opportunity to learn about your circumstances and assess whether you have grounds to make a compensation claim. Next, we’ll gather information to back up your case, including CCTV footage, medical records and accident reports. We’ll also arrange for you to have an independent medical examination. Once we have all this information, we’ll investigate liability before negotiating with the defendants and their insurance companies to reach a fair settlement.
We’re committed to making the legal journey straightforward from start to finish. To do this, we’ve created a simple but effective five-step process, keeping everything efficient and easy to follow. To learn more about how your case will develop from the moment you reach out, we recommend reading our ‘Personal Injury Lawyers’ page.
Why choose Farleys for your personal injury claim?
Over the last 65 years, we’ve handled cases across a wide variety of sectors, gaining the expertise needed to navigate even the most challenging of claims. This level of skill has earned us recognition from both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, and makes us an ideal choice for anyone experiencing personal injury.
We understand how challenging this period of your life can be, and we’re committed to alleviating the stress in any way possible. Combining transparency and sensitivity with strategy and meticulous attention to detail, we’ve secured millions of pounds worth of compensation, helping countless clients fight for the acknowledgement and justice they deserve. At the same time, we pride ourselves on avoiding unnecessary legal jargon, prioritising open communication and accessible language at all stages.
