Personal Injury Solicitors in Chatham

Chatham is a town in north Kent located on the River Medway. It is known for the former Royal Naval Dockyard, where ships were built and refitted until its closure in 1984. The A2 passes the town, with the M2 to the south.

Personal injury claims in Chatham can arise from various incidents, including road accidents involving drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians, as well as slips and trips on pavements or in shops. Workplace accidents in warehouses, factories, or on building sites can also lead to claims. Former dockyard workers and their families can also bring industrial disease claims, including asbestos-related illness, alongside serious injury, child injury, and fatal accident claims.

These claims are usually funded through a no-win, no-fee agreement. 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, although for industrial disease, 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.