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 Bristol
If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, our team of expert personal injury solicitors in Bristol are ready to help. We specialise in No Win No Fee claims and have helped Bristol residents claim compensation for all types of accidents. This includes accidents at work, road traffic accidents, accidents in public, and medical negligence claims.
Our friendly legal advisers are happy to offer you an initial consultation to discuss your case and legal options. You can call 0800 470 0474 straight away or use our online claim form to request a free case assessment.
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 types of claims can Bristol personal injury solicitors help me with?
Our panel of personal injury lawyers in Bristol are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and have extensive experience dealing with all types of personal injury claims, including:
Road Traffic Accident Claims in Bristol
Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, road users owe a duty of care to others, which means they must take reasonable precautions to avoid causing them harm. This duty applies to all road users, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists.
When this duty is breached through negligence, such as dangerous driving, careless driving, and driving under the influence, accidents may occur. These can lead to fractures, lacerations, crush injuries and life-changing spinal and brain injuries.
Bristol has some of the worst traffic problems in the UK and is the second worst city for congestion, after London. This contributes to Bristol being one of the most dangerous cities for drivers in the UK and explains its high number of collisions.
In 2023, there were 812 collisions in the city, resulting in 939 casualties of varying severities. Of these, 113 were killed or seriously injured, of which 43 were pedestrians, 22 were bicycle users, and 15 were children.
According to police data from a few years ago, the most dangerous road in Bristol is the A38, followed by the A4, A432 and A420. This is due to hazards such as high traffic volume, poor road conditions and a mix of vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
If you suffered a personal injury due to an accident that was at least in part someone else’s fault, our team of specialist lawyers in Bristol can help you make a road accident claim.
It is essential to mention that you can still potentially claim even if you were partially at fault for your injuries. However, any compensation you are awarded will be reduced to reflect your contributory negligence.
Work Accident Claims in Bristol
Bristol is a thriving and significant economic hub, with a diverse range of globally recognised industries and major employers contributing to its growth. There are 262,300 employees in the city, the majority of which work in key sectors, such as:
- Aerospace and advanced engineering – Major employers in the area include global giants such as Rolls-Royce, Airbus and BAE Systems
- Digital and technology – Bristol is recognised as a leading digital tech hub in the UK, with employers like Graphcore, XCD, True Digital and Bristol Robotics Laboratory
- Creative and media – The city has a thriving creative and media sector, with over 6,000 creative businesses, such as Aardman Animations and The Bottle Yard Studios
- Financial and professional services – The financial sector employs tens of thousands, with firms like Hargreaves Lansdown headquartered in the city
- Tourism – Bristol is a popular tourist destination which offers numerous employment opportunities in the city
Other notable employers include the NHS, the University of Bristol, the NatWest Group and the Ovo Group Ltd. There are several distinct business areas in Bristol, such as the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, Filton and Harbourside.
Workplace safety is paramount, no matter where you work, and your employer owes you a legal duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
They must take reasonable steps to protect you from accidents, or they may be liable for any injuries sustained due to their negligence. If you were injured due to a breach of duty, our team of Bristol personal injury lawyers can help you make an accident at work claim.
Medical Negligence Solicitors in Bristol
All healthcare providers, whether they are private or part of the National Health Service (NHS), owe an ethical and legal duty of care to patients. They must provide a reasonable standard of care and act in a way that protects their safety and well-being.
If this duty is breached and a patient suffers avoidable harm, they are entitled to make a clinical negligence claim for compensation. Examples include:
Misdiagnosing or failing to diagnose a condition in a timely manner;
- Completely missing the diagnosis of a condition
- Misinterpreting test results
- Mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong body part or leaving foreign objects inside the body
- Prescribing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage
- Failure to provide adequate post-treatment care
Our team of leading medical negligence solicitors in Bristol is ready to help you make a claim regardless of what type of negligence you suffered. The primary healthcare providers in the city include:
- Bristol Royal Infirmary – a large hospital that provides a wide range of services, including surgery and accident and emergency
- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children – a hospital dedicated to providing specialist care for infants, children, and adolescents
- Bristol Eye Hospital – a renowned specialist hospital for the treatment of eye diseases
- Spire Bristol Hospital – the largest private hospital in the South West, offers a wide range of treatments, including orthopaedics, cardiac care and cosmetic surgery
Public Place Accidents in Bristol
Owners and occupiers of public places such as shopping centres, supermarkets and sports venues owe visitors a legal duty of care. They must take reasonable care to ensure that everyone is reasonably safe when using the premises by taking measures such as:
- Conduct regular inspections and repairs to identify and mitigate hazards
- Clearly mark dangerous areas, like wet floors or construction zones, to alert visitors
- Take extra precautions for children, elderly individuals, or those with disabilities
- Address hazards that could reasonably be anticipated, such as icy walkways during winter
If you were injured in an accident caused by a breach of these duties, our team of lawyers in Bristol can help you make a successful personal injury compensation claim. They can assist you if you’ve been injured in any public location, including:
- Shopping centres such as Bristol Shopping Quarter, Cabot Circus or The Galleries
- Sporting venues such as Ashton Gate Stadium, Robins High Performance Centre or Memorial Stadium
- Supermarkets like Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Lidl
- Parks and green spaces such as Brandon Hill, St. George Park and Snuff Hills
- Museums and galleries like the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
- Restaurants such as The River Grille, Pasture and Cor
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we have answered some of the most frequent questions we receive from claimants about making a personal injury claim in Bristol. These are meant to help you better understand the claims process and provide clarity on what to expect.
If you have other questions or want to have your case assessed by a specialist personal injury solicitor in Bristol, call 0800 470 0474 or use our online claim form to request a free consultation.
If you suffered an injury that you think was due to someone else’s negligence, you should not hesitate to get in touch with a friendly legal adviser.
They will offer you a free case assessment, at the end of which they will be able to let you know if you have grounds for a claim. They will verify whether:
- Another party (the defendant) owed you a legal duty of care
- They breached this duty and caused an accident
- You suffered an injury or illness within the last three years due to their actions
If all of the above can be proven, you will be paired with a no win no fee solicitor in Bristol who is right for your case. They will have the expertise to prove liability and help you gather all the evidence you need to support your claim.
The length of time it takes to settle a personal injury compensation claim can vary significantly, from a few months to several years. Some of the factors that will determine how long it may take to receive compensation include:
- The severity and complexity of your injuries
- The type of accident you were involved in
- Whether the other party admits liability and how early on they admit it
- The cooperation of the defendant and their insurer
- How long it takes to collect the necessary evidence
- The length of the negotiation process
- Whether your claim goes to court
Your solicitor will aim to settle your claim as soon as possible. They may also be able to secure interim payments on your behalf if you have urgent financial needs.
If you lost a loved one due to a serious injury or illness that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
If you classify as their dependent under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976, a personal injury solicitor in Bristol could help you claim the following:
- The loss of financial benefits expected from them, such as salaries, bonuses or pensions
- The loss of services they provided for you and the family, such as household maintenance and childcare
- Reasonable funeral expenses like wreaths, a headstone and transporting the body to the grave
- A bereavement award of £15,120 for your grief and suffering
While witness statements can significantly strengthen a claim, especially from independent witnesses, you can still pursue compensation if nobody saw the accident happen. In this case, you can still use other forms of evidence to support your case, such as:
- Photographs, videos or CCTV footage of the accident and your injuries
- Testimony from expert witnesses, such as medical specialists or accident reconstruction experts
- Statements from individuals who were aware of the conditions causing your injury or witnessed the aftermath of the accident
- Copies of accident or police reports
- Medical evidence detailing your injuries and the treatments you received
- Evidence of financial losses and expenses caused by the accident
The amount of compensation you could secure for a personal injury will depend on several factors. These include the severity of your injuries, your degree of fault and the related financial expenses.
Your personal injury solicitor in Bristol will be dedicated to securing the maximum compensation amount on your behalf. This will be made of two types of damages:
- General damages, awarded for your pain, suffering and loss of amenities (such as impact on hobbies and daily activities)
- Special damages, awarded for financial losses and expenses incurred due to the accident, such as medical bills and loss of earnings during recovery
Our online compensation calculator can give you an approximate figure of how much you could be entitled to receive within a few minutes.
Going to court is a common concern for claimants, but you have nothing to worry about. The vast majority of claims (over 96%) are settled through negotiations with the defendant. That is beneficial for both, as it saves time and money, and it is less stressful.
Even if your case goes to trial, there will be no jury. Personal injury cases are held in a civil courtroom, with only a judge. Your solicitor will make sure you are fully prepared and will be there to support you throughout the process.
If you are eligible to claim compensation, our team of personal injury lawyers in Bristol will offer you a conditional fee agreement.
Claiming on a no win no fee basis means that you do not have to pay them anything upfront and there is no financial risk to you. You only pay your solicitor if and after you receive compensation.
If you win, they are entitled to a success fee that will be deducted from your compensation award. This is pre-agreed and capped at 25% of your settlement. If you lose, you don’t pay them anything.
Contact our team of No Win No Fee solicitors in Bristol
If you were involved in an accident that was not your fault, making a claim may seem daunting. However, our team of expert personal injury lawyers in Bristol are here to fight on your behalf and secure the compensation you deserve. They will:
- Offer you a free initial consultation to discuss your case
- Advise you on your legal options
- Provide dedicated and empathetic support at every step
- Work hard to maximise your compensation award
- Offer you a 100% no win no fee agreement
For a free case assessment with some of the best no win no fee solicitors in Bristol, contact us today by calling 0800 470 0474. You can also enter your details into our online claim form to request a call back.
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