Am I Eligible to Make a Claim?
If you suffered an injury due to negligence, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation. This could include incidents such as a…
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Personal Injury Solicitors in Brighton
If you live or work in Brighton or the surrounding areas and have suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, our team of specialist personal injury solicitors in Brighton are here to help.
We specialise in No Win No Fee claims and have helped hundreds of Brighton residents claim and secure compensation for all types of accidents. This includes cycling accidents, slips and trips in shops, car crashes, workplace accidents, and medical negligence claims.
To find out if you have grounds to make a claim, call 0800 470 0474 or arrange a call back. One of our friendly legal advisers will provide you with a free case assessment, with no obligation attached.
By submitting this form you agree to be contacted by our partners. Find out how we handle your data in our privacy policy. With no win no fee you typically pay 25% of your compensation if your claim is successful, but the fee can vary. Termination fees may apply if you fail to co-operate with your solicitor.
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What accident types can personal injury solicitors in Brighton help me with?
Our team of personal injury solicitors in Brighton have extensive experience and a strong track record of securing compensation across a wide range of personal injury claims.
All of the solicitors we work with are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and have helped claimants in Brighton with a wide range of accident types, including:
Road Traffic Accidents in Brighton
Every road user in the UK has a legal duty of care to act responsibly and help prevent harm to others. This means driving with attentiveness, complying with traffic laws, and avoiding behaviour that could lead to accidents.
Sadly, not everyone follows the rules set out in the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Highway Code, which can result in accidents. The most common causes of road traffic collisions include:
- Failing to look properly at junctions
- Speeding or tailgating
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Failing to signal
- Aggressive driving
Brighton and Hove has one of the highest rates of road accidents in the UK, with 22.4 collisions per 10,000 residents. In 2023 alone, there were 591 recorded road accidents in Brighton, which sadly led to three fatalities, 150 serious injuries and 527 minor injuries.
Some of the known accident hotspots in Brighton between 2015 and 2019 include the A259, Church Road, Kingsway, Gloucester Place, Hanover and Kemptown.
If another road user breached their duty of care and you suffered harm as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. Our team of personal injury solicitors in Brighton can help you make a road traffic accident claim if you were:
- A driver or passenger in a vehicle
- A cyclist or motorcyclist
- A pedestrian injured by a vehicle
- Involved in a hit-and-run or uninsured driver incident
- Injured while using public transport or a taxi
Workplace Accidents in Brighton
All employers have a legal duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. They must take all reasonable measures to keep employees safe from accidents and injuries, such as:
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify hazards
- Ensure the premises are safe, clean and well-maintained
- Ensure proper ventilation, lighting and temperature
- Make sure all machinery, tools, and equipment are safe to use and properly maintained
- Inform employees about potential hazards in their work
- Offer adequate training on how to carry out job tasks safely
- Provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for dangers that cannot be removed
Brighton is a vibrant coastal city with a diverse and growing economy, supported by a range of key industries, including:
- Digital and creative – Brighton is a nationally recognised hub for digital media, gaming, and creative technology.
- Education and the public sector – The city is home to two major universities and a variety of public sector organisations.
- Healthcare and life sciences – Brighton offers extensive medical services and supports research in healthcare and biosciences.
- Tourism, hospitality and retail – As a popular seaside destination, Brighton’s economy relies heavily on tourism, hospitality and retail.
- Financial and professional services – A growing number of firms provide financial, legal, and business services in the city.
Some of Brighton’s largest employers include American Express, University of Brighton, Brighton & Hove City Council, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, Brandwatch, Tesco, and Bupa Global.
Whether you work for a large organisation or a small family business, you are owed a duty of care by your employer. If they breach their duty and you suffer an injury or illness, you are entitled to make an accident at work claim.
Our team of personal injury solicitors in Brighton can help you start a claim and ensure your legal rights are protected throughout the process.
Medical Negligence Claims in Brighton
Medical professionals owe a legal duty of care to their patients. This means they must provide a standard of care that a reasonably competent practitioner in the same field would offer under similar circumstances.
This duty applies to:
- All healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics and dentists
- All stages of medical care, from diagnosis to prescribing medication and follow-up care
- All settings, such as hospitals, GP surgeries, community settings or private clinics
Common examples of breaches of duty that may lead to a medical negligence claim include:
- Misdiagnosis due to misinterpreting test results
- Surgical errors, such as operating on the wrong body part or perforating an organ.
- Medication errors, such as prescribing the wrong drug or dosage
- Failing to obtain informed consent before a procedure
- Failing to monitor a patient’s condition properly
- Not responding appropriately to changes in a patient’s condition
- Not making a specialist referral when necessary
- Birth injuries due to negligent management of labour or delivery
Our team of medical negligence solicitors in Brighton understand the profound impact of substandard medical care and is here to offer you support and advice. They can help you with a claim against any healthcare provider in Brighton and the surrounding areas, including:
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Brighton General Hospital
- Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital
- Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital
Accidents in Public Places in Brighton
You don’t expect to be injured while out in public, but unfortunately, accidents in public places are more common than you might think. These incidents can involve:
- Slips, trips and falls on wet surfaces or damaged pavements
- Injuries from falling objects from shelves or faulty displays
- Incidents in car parks
- Injuries from automatic doors, elevators or escalators
- Food poisoning and allergic reactions
- Injuries from faulty or poorly maintained equipment
- Trampling and collisions with other members of the public
- Playground accidents
Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, all owners and occupiers of public premises must take reasonable steps to identify hazards and prevent injuries. If this duty is breached and you’re injured as a result, you may be entitled to make a public liability compensation claim.
Our team of personal injury solicitors in Brighton offer a no win no fee service and are happy to help you secure compensation for your injuries. They can help you make a claim against any public premises, including:
- Shopping centres such as Churchill Square and Marina Square
- Supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and ASDA
- Sports venues such as American Express Stadium and Withdean Sports Complex
- Public parks such as Preston Park and Queen’s Park
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that starting a personal injury claim can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to begin. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions from claimants in Brighton to help you better understand the process and feel more confident about your next steps.
For a free case assessment, call 0800 470 0474 or use our online claim form to request a call back.
It’s not always easy to know whether you’re entitled to compensation after an accident. Our Brighton personal injury solicitors can let you know within minutes if you have a valid claim during a free consultation.
In most cases, you may have a valid claim if the following can be proven:
- Someone owed you a legal duty of care.
- That duty was breached through negligence or wrongdoing.
- You suffered an illness or injury as a direct result.
- You are within the legal time limit (usually three years).
The Limitation Act 1980 imposes a three-year time limit on most claims, starting from the date of the accident or from the date of knowledge (when the harm was diagnosed and linked to negligence).
However, there are a few exceptions:
- You can start a child injury claim at any time before their 18th birthday, from which they have until 21 to pursue injury compensation themselves.
- There is no limitation period when the claimant lacks mental capacity. This could be due to a brain injury, illness or disability.
- Claims for criminal injuries via the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) have a two-year time limit.
If you have a valid claim, our team of Brighton solicitors will offer you a conditional fee agreement. More commonly known as a no win no fee claim, this means you do not have to pay your solicitor anything upfront or if your claim is unsuccessful.
Your solicitor takes on the risk of litigation, and you only pay them if you receive compensation. In this case, they will be entitled to a success fee, which is capped at 25% of your payment.
There are various types of evidence that can help support your claim and secure the compensation you deserve. This will vary depending on the type of claim you are making, but could include:
- Photos and/or videos of the accident scene and your injuries
- CCTV and/or dashcam footage if available
- Your testimony about what happened and how it has affected your life
- Statements from witnesses who can support your version of events
- Copies of accident reports or a crime reference number
- Medical records detailing your injuries and the treatments you received
- Medical reports from independent specialists regarding your long-term care needs
- Evidence of financial losses and expenses, such as receipts and payslips
How much compensation you can claim is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Your solicitor will aim to secure the maximum amount of compensation possible by considering two types of damages:
- General damages cover the subjective losses caused by the accident, such as physical pain, emotional distress, disability, loss of enjoyment of life and impact on hobbies.
- Special damages cover the financial impact on your life, such as prescriptions, private treatments, loss of earnings, care costs and travel expenses.
General damages are based on the Judicial College guidelines and can go up to £493,000 for a very severe brain injury. There is no cap on the amount of special damages you could claim.
Try our compensation calculator to find out how much your claim could be worth.
Your employer has a legal duty to take all reasonable measures to protect your health and safety at work. If they fail in this duty and you suffer an injury as a result, you are entitled to pursue compensation for your pain, suffering and related financial losses.
Making a claim is your legal right, and your employer cannot sack you or treat you any differently for exercising it. If they retaliate, you can make a further claim at an employment tribunal for unfair or constructive dismissal.
Most importantly, all employers are legally required to have insurance in place to cover personal injuries that employees may suffer at work. If you make a successful claim, their insurer will pay your compensation, and your employer will not be left out of pocket.
If a loved one passed away due to someone else’s negligence, you could be eligible for compensation. If you qualify as their dependent (you are their spouse, civil partner, child, parent or sibling), you could make a claim for:
- The financial support your loved one contributed
- The loss of services they provided, such as childcare and household chores
- Reasonable funeral expenses, like wreaths and transporting the body to the grave
- The pain, suffering and financial losses incurred by your loved one before passing
- In some cases, you could also be entitled to a bereavement award of £15,120 for your grief
While there is no set amount of time for settling a claim, the average time it takes to resolve a case is:
- 4 to 9 months for road traffic accidents
- 6 to 9 months for workplace accidents
- 12 to 36 months for medical negligence cases
- 12 to 18 months for criminal injury claims through the CICA
Various factors can affect how long your claim will take, such as the type of accident you suffered, the severity of your injuries, the strength of evidence and whether the case goes to court.
Your solicitor will work diligently to win your case and receive the maximum compensation for your injuries in the shortest time possible.
Speak to the best no win no fee solicitors in Brighton today!
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, our team of experienced personal injury solicitors in Brighton are here to help. We offer a straightforward No Win No Fee service, meaning there’s no financial risk to you. If your claim isn’t successful, you won’t owe your solicitor a penny.
Your solicitors will guide you through every stage of the claims process, from gathering evidence and assessing the strength of your case to negotiating the maximum compensation you’re entitled to. You’ll also get clear advice on any settlement offers so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Call 0800 470 0474 to speak to a friendly legal adviser in Brighton or use our contact form to request a call back.
By submitting this form you agree to be contacted by our partners. Find out how we handle your data in our privacy policy.
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