Serious injuries have a devastating, life-changing effect on both the person injured and their loved ones. Serious injuries include personal injury accidents resulting in head and brain injuries, amputations, spinal injuries, serious burns and fatal accidents. Serious injuries may also be caused by clinical negligence.

Serious injury claims are complex and need specialist serious injury solicitors with the experience and legal expertise to deal with them. True’s team of serious injury lawyers have recovered tens of millions in compensation for our clients over the last 29 years; along with arranging rehabilitation, home adaptations and prosthetics where necessary.

Several of our serious injury solicitors are recommended in The Legal 500, the world’s foremost legal directory. We operate on a no win, no fee basis, meaning that there are no upfront costs to you. We offer a free initial, no obligation assessment of your case.

True Solicitors is a dedicated firm of solicitors for Headway – The Brain Injury Association in the North East of England.

What is a serious injury?

A serious injury can result in a permanent disability, amputation and/or psychological damage. Your injuries can be described as catastrophic if:

• An extended period of in-patient care is needed, which may also require surgery.
• The injury has long-lasting, permanent implications which will affect your ability to work to the same capacity as before, and impairs your overall independence.

Types of serious injury

The most common examples of non-fault serious injury claims include:

• Spinal injuries
• Head injuries
• Brain injuries
• Amputation(s)
• Severe burns and scalding
• Multiple fractures
• Blindness
• Injuries resulting from medical negligence
• Fatal accidents

Why should I make a serious injury claim?

If you have experienced a serious injury caused by someone else’s negligence, making a serious injury claim can help you to gain the compensation you need. For example, you may require round-the-clock care, home adaptations and/or rehabilitation to get your life back on track.

By making a serious injury claim, you may also be able to get access to early, interim payments, before your claim has settled, to help cover lost income and the additional costs you are bearing as a result of the accident.

Instructing our specialist serious injury solicitors to handle your case will help to ensure that you receive maximum compensation to cover your long-term needs.

How long is a serious injury claim?

It can take several years after the accident to know the full extent of the impact on your injuries on your life. Your serious injury solicitor will not only help you access financial compensation but will also arrange for rehabilitation, counselling and support for you and your family.

In many cases we will aim to secure interim payments to help cover loss of income and the extra expenses incurred during your recovery period.