Personal Injury Solicitors in Accrington

Accrington is a Lancashire town served by junction 7 of the M65, and it grew as a centre of the cotton and textile machinery industries. That history can lie behind claims for long-latency conditions such as industrial deafness or asbestos-related illness. Solicitors who bring compensation claims in Accrington also deal with road collisions on the motorway and town roads, accidents at work and trips or falls on uneven pavements and in shops. They act on serious and life-changing injuries, claims for injured children and fatal accident claims on behalf of bereaved relatives.

Funding is usually through a no-win, no-fee agreement. If the claim succeeds, part of the compensation goes towards a success fee, within the limit set by the agreement; if it fails, there is normally no fee to the solicitor. Strict time limits apply, usually three years from the injury or from when an illness was diagnosed.

A solicitor can assess whether a claim is likely to succeed, obtain medical evidence, value lost earnings and care needs and negotiate with the insurer, issuing court proceedings if necessary.