Lawyers for Personal Injury in Manchester, Sale, and Chester

Personal injury is the legal term for when you’ve been hurt – physically or psychologically – because of someone else’s negligence. This includes road accidents, workplace injuries, slips and falls in public places, and medical negligence. If someone else’s actions caused your injury, you may be entitled to claim compensation for medical costs, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.

We handle personal injury claims on a no win, no fee basis, which means there’s no upfront cost to you. We only get paid if your claim succeeds, and our fees are usually recovered from the other side. If your claim isn’t successful, you don’t pay us anything. Learn more about our no win, no fee service.

It depends on the complexity of your case. Straightforward claims like whiplash typically settle within 3-9 months. More serious cases involving catastrophic injuries or disputed liability can take 18 months to three years. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe at the outset and keep you updated throughout.

You may qualify if you’ve been injured through someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, and it happened within the last three years. This includes road accidents, workplace injuries, slips and falls in public places, and medical negligence. Contact us for a free consultation – we’ll assess your case honestly and tell you if you have a valid claim.

Seek medical attention first, even for minor injuries. Report the accident to the relevant authority (your employer, the shop manager, or the police for road accidents). Gather evidence if possible – photos, witness details, and any accident reports. Then contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as you can. The sooner we start building your case, the stronger it will be.

Yes, if your injury has affected your life – whether through time off work, medical bills, or ongoing pain. Compensation covers your financial losses, rehabilitation costs, and recognises the impact on your quality of life. With our no win, no fee service, there’s no financial risk to finding out if you have a claim.

Compensation depends on the severity of your injury and its impact on your life. Factors include loss of earnings, medical costs, long-term effects, and pain and suffering. After a medical assessment, we’ll provide a realistic estimate based on your specific circumstances and similar cases we’ve handled.

Most claims settle out of court through negotiation. However, if the defendant disputes liability or makes an unreasonably low offer, we’re prepared to take your case to court. Only a small percentage of personal injury claims actually go to trial – we’ll always try to settle fairly first. If a claim does go to court, our solicitors will thoroughly prepare and support you for the processes involved.

You generally have three years from the date of the accident, or three years from when you realised your injury was caused by negligence. For children, the three-year limit starts when they turn 18. Contact a solicitor as soon as possible – evidence becomes harder to gather over time.

Yes, we work with clients across the whole of the UK. We’re based in Manchester, Sale and Chester with offices open for face-to-face meetings. Our suburban locations make us particularly accessible for people in Altrincham, Chorlton, Stretford, Urmston, Sale and Timperley – areas where we have an in-depth understanding of the local communities. Whether you’re local to our offices or on the opposite side of the country, we treat every personal injury claim with the same high level of care, expertise and commitment to getting you the compensation you deserve.