Personal Injury Claims: Connect With Specialist Law Firms
First Personal Injury is a claims management company that specialises in personal injury claims. We work with law firms so you can claim the compensation that is due to you.
We know that accidents, injuries and falls can happen to anyone at any time. It’s your legal and civil right to make an accident claim and get your life back on track as soon as possible. If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
First Personal Injury is an FCA-authorised claims management company. We introduce you to law firms that handle claims for accidents at work, road traffic accidents, slips, trips and falls, cycling accidents, medical negligence and more in England and Wales, so you can talk through what happened and what your options are.
Where No Win No Fee service is offered typically customers pay 25% of the amount recovered to our solicitors, although this will be subject to your individual circumstances. If your claim is successful, you will be charged a fee of 25% including VAT. There may be a charge if you cancel your claim outside the 14-day cooling-off period.
If you’ve been involved in a road traffic accident, you may be able to make a claim yourself, for free, through the government’s Official Injury Claim (OIC) service, if your injury is valued at up to £5,000.
Make a personal injury claim
We help injured people claim compensation by putting you in touch with a law firm that can help you. We receive a fee for introducing you to a law firm. The law firms we work with deal with a range of accident and injury compensation claims.
Types of Personal Injury Claims we can help with
The law firms we work with handle a wide range of accident and injury claims, including:
Industrial illness and occupational disease claims
Other claims: contentious probate
We also work with a panel of specialist solicitors who handle contentious probate claims, such as will disputes and challenges over inheritance. Funding options vary by firm and case, so the solicitors will explain what’s available when you speak to them. They offer a free, no-obligation consultation to assess your potential claim.
How much compensation can I claim?
Compensation in a personal injury claim usually has two parts. General damages compensate you for the injury itself, including pain, suffering and loss of amenity, and depend on how serious the injury is and how long it lasts. Special damages cover financial losses you can evidence, such as lost earnings, travel costs, medical treatment and care.
Every claim is different: see our Compensation Calculator for guidance by injury type.
How long do you have to make a personal injury claim?
In England and Wales the usual time limit to make a claim is three years from the date of the accident, or from the date you first knew your injury was linked to someone else's negligence. There are exceptions for children and those lacking mental capacity.
Top 3 FAQS About Personal Injury Claims
What evidence do I need? Useful evidence includes photos of the scene and your injuries, witness details, any accident report (e.g. an entry in the accident book at work), medical records, and proof of expenses and lost earnings. See our guide to accidents at work claims.
How long will my claim take? It depends on your injury and whether the other side disputes responsibility. Straightforward claims may settle within months. Complex or serious injury claims can take years, because the full extent of the injury needs to be understood first.
Will I have to go to court? Most personal injury claims settle without a court hearing, but some do go to court. Your law firm will explain what to expect for your claim.
Start your personal injury claim
Get in touch. Complete the form or call us on 0333 358 2345. The law firms we partner with offer a free, initial consultation to assess whether you may have a valid claim. They also offer No Win, No Fee agreements.
About Our Legal Expert: This content is produced under the oversight of Michael Jefferies, First Personal Injury Director, who brings more than 30 years of legal experience.
