Personal Injury Claims Blog
Plain English guides on personal injury claims, compensation, no win no fee, time limits and industrial disease, published by an SRA-regulated firm.
Can I Claim Compensation If the Accident Was Partly My Fault?
Contributory negligence explained — what it means for your compensation if you were partly to blame for an accident.
How Long Does a Personal Injury Claim Take?
A realistic guide to personal injury claim timescales — from the initial enquiry through to settlement or judgment.
What Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth? Ranges and What Reduces Them
Understanding general and special damages — the two components that determine the value of a personal injury claim.
Can I Claim for an Accident at Work Without Losing My Job?
Your employment rights after a workplace accident — why dismissal for making a claim is unlawful and what protection you have.
How Does No Win, No Fee Work in Practice? A Worked Example
A plain English explanation of Conditional Fee Agreements — what you pay, when you pay it, and what the success fee means.
Personal Injury Claim Deadlines — What Must Happen Before Time Runs Out
The usual three-year rule, date of knowledge, exceptions, and why an enquiry alone does not protect a court deadline.
Can I Claim Industrial Disease Compensation If My Employer Has Closed Down?
Employers Liability insurance tracing explained — how claims can still succeed even when a business no longer exists.
How to Make a Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Claim
Step-by-step guide to claiming compensation for work-related hearing loss — eligibility, evidence, and what to expect.
What Happens If My Personal Injury Claim Goes to Court?
Most claims settle before trial — but if yours does go to court, here is what the process looks like and what to expect.
Can I Claim Compensation for Psychological Injury or PTSD?
Mental health injuries are compensable — how psychiatric damage claims work alongside or independently of physical injury.
How to Choose a Personal Injury Solicitor — 8 Things to Check
SRA regulation, specialism, no win no fee terms, and communication style — what to look for before instructing a solicitor.
General Damages vs Special Damages — What's the Difference?
The two heads of personal injury compensation explained — pain and suffering versus out-of-pocket financial losses.
Personal Injury Evidence Checklist: What to Save First
A practical checklist — accident reports, medical records, witness statements, photographs and financial loss evidence.
The Insurance Company Has Contacted Me After My Accident — What Should I Do?
Why you should be cautious when an insurer contacts you directly, and why early legal advice protects your position.
Can I Still Claim for Whiplash After the 2021 Reforms?
The Official Injury Claim portal and tariff system explained — how whiplash claims changed and what you need to know.
Important: The guides on this site are provided for general information only and do not constitute legal advice. Every claim is different. Contact EA Personal Injury Solicitors for advice specific to your situation. EA Personal Injury Solicitors is a trading style of Edward and Amaury Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 800525).