Accident Helpline

To make a claim for an accident or an injury, simply fill out a claims form to request a call back so we can assist you with your enquiry. Alternatively, you can call us for free on 0800 688 9553 or contact us via WhatsApp on 07743 787 237.

We can help you find top-rated injury law firms that cover claims around personal injury, professional negligence and personal and commercial disputes.

Our operators are there to help you when you need it most. Should you wish to make a new claim or have another problem, they are there to answer your questions and put your mind at ease.

Please call or email us at any time. We are here to help you, the claimant, in any way we can, including helping you find the best deals, services, offers and lawyers for your compensation claim.

Is There A Time Limit For Making A Claim?

There are strict time limits that apply when making a personal injury claim. Known as the limitation period, you would have three years from the date of the injury or accident to commence proceedings. Failure to commence a court action within that three year period means that the claim for personal injury compensation becomes time-barred, or statute barred, preventing you from claiming your rightful compensation.

Although the three year period normally starts from the date of the accident or injury, there are exceptions to this, depending on the nature of the accident or personal injury and sometimes the circumstances of the injured person. These exceptions mean that the three year period may start sometime after the actual accident or injury.

In industrial disease or illness cases, the three year period will start from the date that you knew, or are deemed to know, that you have developed symptoms for the condition or the disease. this may be the date that the symptoms began or became apparent, or it might be the date that the condition is diagnosed or suspected by you or others, such as medical advisers. The time limit may run from the earliest of these various dates.

The rules surrounding these various limitation periods and exceptions can be complex. It is vital that if you think you may be entitled to claim accident compensation you seek expert legal advice as soon as possible to prevent your personal injury claim becoming time-barred before you can start proceedings.

Criminal Injury Time Limitations

If you are assaulted, there is a two year time limit, from the date of the incident, in which one should lodge a claim with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Agency (CICA). If you miss this time limit, the CICA may not be willing to consider your application. However, it would still be worth at least asking as soon as possible for the matter to be considered, albeit outside the relevant time limit.