Contact First Personal Injury 

If you would like to speak with one of our specialists please call 0800 808 9740 or get in touch online. 

First Personal Injury helps injured people claim compensation all over the UK every day. Durham is well-known for its stunning Norman cathedral and reputable university. The city is a popular tourist hotspot and is regarded as a nice, safe place to live in the UK. However, accidents can happen in any place and at any time. If you live or work in Durham and have had an accident that wasn’t your fault, you should get in touch with First Personal Injury today. 

We have over 25 years’ experience helping clients based in Durham. Our team specialise in a wide range of areas, including: 

Accidents on the Road 

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you should speak with us today. We understand that road accidents can cause both physical and mental trauma to those involved. Our team often encounter reckless driving and poor quality roads as the leading causes for easily preventable accidents. We help residents of Durham and the rest of the UK every day. Please contact us today to discuss the specific details of your potential claim. 

Please see our page on Road Traffic Accidents for further details. 

Medical Negligence Cases 

Specialists in the medical field have the responsibility to look after their patients. In some cases, these professionals do not fulfil their duty of care to the expected standard. This is where we can support you. Our legal experts have dealt with various medical negligence claims, for example: misdiagnosis and cosmetic surgery-related injuries. We can discuss the specifics of your potential claim and guide you through the legal process to secure the compensation you deserve. 

For more information please visit our Medical Negligence page. 

Personal Injury Cases 

If you have visited a public place, e.g. a shopping mall or cinema, and have suffered from an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to claim. Most public places must meet basic regulatory safety standards. If the owner or organisation has failed to take precautions to meet these standards then they could be liable for your injury. 

You can contact our friendly team or visit our Personal Injury page. 

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How much compensation am I owed?   

Compensation must be decided on an individual basis because the specifics of each accident and resulting injury are also unique. The extent of your injuries and whether your injuries have caused you financial losses – such as being unable to return to work – are taken into account when calculating compensation.   

While compensation is unique, there are general estimates of how much clients will usually receive for a specific type of injury. To calculate how much compensation you could be owed, use our compensation calculator.   

How do I make a claim?   

At first, you must provide some initial details about your accident in Durham – such as the date it occurred and where it happened. After your initial consultation, our solicitors will calculate whether you have a valid case and begin to work out how much compensation you could be owed.  

Medical notes, photographs of the accident scene, or any other information that you collected or produced at the time of or relating to your accident will become crucial evidence in your case. Therefore, it is important and useful to keep any evidence – such as journal entries or text messages – relating to your case safe so that it can later be used to claim compensation. If you are sent for further medical assessment, this will take place at doctors near to you in Durham as you should not be inconvenienced when trying to make a claim.   

Making Personal Injury Claims   

If you have suffered an injury while in Durham, you may be entitled to receive compensation. First Personal Injury solicitors are available to assist you and help win any compensation that you deserve.   

First Personal Injury works with families and individuals across England and Wales, leading them on their legal journey and helping them claim compensation after an accident or injury. Contact our specialist team to begin the process, either by phone on 0800 808 9740 or through our online form.