Personal Injury Solicitors in Durham

Durham is a cathedral city located in County Durham, with the A1(M) motorway running just to the east. It is home to Durham University and hosts the Durham Miners’ Gala, which marks the area’s coal-mining history.

In Durham, compensation claims can arise from various incidents, including road accidents involving drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians; slips and trips on pavements or in shops; and workplace accidents, whether in offices, hospitals, or on building sites. Former miners and their families can also bring industrial disease claims, alongside serious injury, child injury, and fatal accident claims for bereaved families.

Claims are usually funded through a no-win, no-fee agreement. This means that if the claim is successful, a success fee will be deducted from the compensation, up to the maximum set in the agreement. If the claim is unsuccessful, the client usually pays nothing. Claims must usually be started within three years, though for industrial disease claims, the period can run from when the illness is first linked to work.

A solicitor can help gather evidence, arrange medical reports, and deal with the insurer or employer.