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Expert Personal Injury Solicitors in Derby

Being injured in an accident is stressful and can be traumatic. With our team of personal injury solicitors in Derby, we’ll help take all that stress away. John M Lewis & Co offers legal advice on your personal injury that you can trust.

Our personal injury solicitors in Derby have the experience and personal skills to handle your claim with minimal fuss.

We’ll break down legal jargon into simple, understandable language so that you’re absolutely clear with how your claim is progressing. Our main goal is to help you feel confident in your claim and to help you gain an in-depth knowledge of your own needs so we can make sure that they’re met.

What Are Legal Costs for Personal Injury Claims?

Here at John M Lewis & Co, Derby, when someone comes to us after suffering an injury, one of their primary concerns is around the cost to make a claim and what we will charge them to help make a claim.

The majority of solicitors offer a “no win, no fee” service, which involves a “Conditional Fee Agreement”. This means if you do not win your claim you do not pay. However, these solicitors usually charge you what is known as a success fee of up to 25% of your compensation.

Here at John M Lewis & Co, we do not take a success fee from you. Like you, we are paid by the at-fault party, at a rate which is set by the court and deemed reasonable for the work that we do.

This means that with John M Lewis & Co, you will keep 100% of your compensation.

Types of Personal Injury Claims We Can Help With

At John M Lewis & Co, we offer a personalised service and expert guidance for a wide range of personal injury claims to support you in navigating the legal complexities of your case. Whether you’ve had a minor injury or experienced something much more serious, we’re here to help you secure 100% of the compensation you deserve.

Take a look at the types of personal injury claims we handle, and find out how we can assist you:

  • Accidents at work
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Road traffic accidents
  • Slips and trips
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Clinical negligence

Personal Injury FAQs

Making a personal injury claim can become important when you suffer an injury or illness due to negligence. The circumstances of the claim determine the compensation amount, and we offer support for various types of personal injury claims.

If, in the last 3 years, you’ve suffered injury, illness, or worsening health due to someone’s negligence, you may have the grounds for a personal injury claim.

Our team will work to build a strong case to ensure you get the compensation you deserve by gathering evidence to give you the best chance possible.

You can claim within three years of the incident but it’s always better to contact us as soon as possible. By doing this, you’ll have the relevant information readily available and will be more likely to get accurate statements to support your claim.

There are some exceptions to the three-year rule including:

  • Accidents aboard ships: Two years to claim from when you left the ship;
  • Accidents abroad: The time you have to claim depends on the country’s laws;
  • Criminal injury claims: These are handled by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), which gives a two-year time limit for you to make a claim.
  • Claims for children: These claims can be made at any point before the child’s 18th birthday. As soon as the child turns 18, they can file their claim at any point until they turn 21.

Even if your claim doesn’t fit any of the criteria above, we’d still encourage you to contact us if your injury happened over three years ago.

Because each claim is unique and has its own set of circumstances, there is no definitive answer to how long it will take.

However, some aspects could make the claim last longer, for example, if the at-fault party refuse to take responsibility.

This will depend on the evidence you can provide. The most important pieces of evidence you should provide, including:

  • Evidence of your injuries;
  • Evidence that someone else is responsible for the injuries;
  • Evidence of the expenses you have incurred.

Although we may ask for more forms of evidence, these are often the most crucial.

You should always keep a record of everything you think could be relevant to the claim and get any details from witnesses if possible.

We are paid by the at-fault party for the work that we do; this is at a rate that the court deem to be a reasonable amount, that we agree to. We don’t pay external marketing companies to showcase our services, and our clients come to use based on reputation. This means we do not need that additional 25% of your compensation to make a profit.

This is not true. We are only paid by the at-fault party when we win your claim, therefore it is in our best interest to offer you a great service.

Personal injury lawyer in meeting with client wearing neck brace.

Making A Personal Injury Claim with John M Lewis & Co

At John M Lewis & Co we understand the impact an accident can have on the life of you and your loved ones, therefore we work to achieve the best result for you. Contact us today on 01332 292204 or fill out the form below to start your claim today.

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