Serious Injury Claims
Get in touchAt Jackson Personal Injury, we work with individuals and across the UK who have sustained serious injuries by connecting them with a panel of solicitors equipped to handle complex cases. Serious injuries often result in permanent or long-term consequences, affecting independence, earning capacity, relationships, and overall quality of life.
If a serious injury was caused by negligence, compensation may be available to support long-term treatment, care, and financial stability. Jackson Personal Injury provides early-stage insight into how serious claims are pursued and introduces claimants to solicitors from the panel who are experienced in managing high-value and technically complex cases.
What Support Services Are Available for Claimants After Serious Injuries?
Serious claims often involve access to wider support alongside legal representation, which includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychological support, vocational rehabilitation, and care planning.
Solicitors from the panel may also seek interim payments to fund treatment, rehabilitation, and living costs while the claim is ongoing.
What Types of Accidents Commonly Lead to Serious Injury Claims?
Serious claims often arise from high-impact or high-risk incidents, including:
Road traffic accidents – Collisions involving cars, motorcycles, cyclists, or pedestrians.
Workplace accidents – Falls from height, machinery incidents, or industrial accidents.
Medical negligence – Errors or failures in care resulting in life-altering harm.
Violent incidents – Serious assaults causing permanent injury.
Public place accidents – Catastrophic injuries caused by unsafe environments or major failures in safety.
How Much Compensation Can I Claim for a Serious Injury?
The value of serious claims ranges from £50,000 to several million pounds, depending on the nature of the injury and its lifelong impact.
Compensation is influenced by factors such as the extent of physical and psychological harm, the level of permanent disability, impact on independence and employment, need for long-term care or rehabilitation, and future financial losses.
Contact Jackson Personal Injury to receive figures tailored to your circumstances.
Are No Win, No Fee Serious Injury Claims Available?
Many serious claims are pursued under No Win, No Fee agreements through solicitors from the panel. This arrangement generally involves no upfront legal costs, with fees payable only if the claim is successful.
The solicitor explains the terms clearly before proceeding, allowing access to specialist legal support without immediate financial pressure.
What Qualifies as a Serious Injury for Compensation Claims?
Serious claims may arise where an individual sustains an injury that results in permanent or long-term disability, disfigurement, or a substantial reduction in quality of life, which can include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, or severe burns.
A claim may be possible where the injury was caused by another party’s negligence, such as an employer, road user, healthcare provider, or organisation responsible for public safety.
Can I Claim for Life-Changing Injuries Like Paralysis or Brain Damage?
Serious claims can include compensation for life-changing injuries such as paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, severe mobility loss, or amputations. These claims are typically complex and require detailed medical, rehabilitation, and financial assessments.
Solicitors from the panel work with specialist experts to evaluate long-term needs and ensure compensation reflects the full and ongoing impact of the injury.
What Evidence Is Required to File a Serious Injury Claim?
Serious claims require extensive supporting evidence to establish liability and accurately value losses, including:
Accident reports – Workplace records, collision reports, or incident documentation.
Medical records – Hospital notes, consultant reports, and diagnostic imaging.
Expert assessments – Reports from medical, rehabilitation, and care specialists.
Witness evidence – Statements or CCTV footage supporting how the injury occurred.
Financial documentation – Evidence of past and future losses, including earnings and care costs.
How Long Do Serious Injury Claims Typically Take to Resolve?
The duration of serious claims is within 12 to 24 months, while more complex cases involving lifelong care needs or unresolved medical outcomes can take longer. Interim payments are often sought to provide financial support before final settlement.
In particularly complex cases, the claim may remain open until a long-term prognosis is confirmed to ensure that future care, rehabilitation, and financial needs are accurately reflected in the final compensation award.
Can I Claim for Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, and Loss of Earnings?
Serious claims commonly include compensation for long-term care needs, rehabilitation programmes, home or vehicle adaptations, professional support services, and future loss of earnings.
These elements are assessed alongside compensation for physical and psychological harm to ensure the claim supports long-term recovery and independence.
Contact Jackson Personal Injury for guidance on serious claims and next steps.