Most recent cases
Serious Personal Injury Claims & Advice
Serious personal injury ("SPI") can be distinguished from ordinary personal injury in two ways. The first difference is the effect that it has on the injured party and their loved ones. SPI would ordinarily cover things such as head/brain or spine injuries, or amputations, all of which can have life changing consequences.
The second difference is that the legal arguments which surround SPI are more complex and specialised, often due to the fact that the consequences of the SPI are so severe and the sums of compensation awarded are often significantly higher, sometimes running into millions of pounds.
It is therefore important that the right solicitor is instructed who is aware of these differences, and recognises that winning a case and obtaining compensation is not the only element of their job.
At Foot Anstey we recognise the effect that SPI can have on the life of the injured party, as well as the lives of those close to that person. As well as the physical and emotional effects, there are also the financial and practical issues that often accompany serious personal injuries. We can help you deal with these and any other issues you face. In addition to our specialist SPI lawyers, we also have a wide range of expertise in other areas from tax and trusts law to family and childcare law.
Our strong team of SPI experts are spread across our four offices, and includes members of the Law Society Specialist Personal Injury Panel and the Association of Personal Injury lawyers. Our team are dedicated professionals who will not only provide the legal advice that you need, but also provide a more holistic approach, working closely with families and individuals who have suffered the injury to help deal with other equally important things such as rehabilitation and ongoing care and financial support.
Our specialists can help to spot and deal with the hidden complexities in serious personal injury cases that other less specialised firms may miss.
When you instruct us to act for you or a loved one in relation to a serious personal injury claim, you can be sure that we will provide a friendly and supportive service at every stage of the claim, and not just at the start. We will investigate your claim thoroughly and quickly, which may involve interviewing witnesses, obtaining statements or reports, or even attending inquests or criminal trials. Where appropriate, we will also instruct the best medical experts to assess the injuries and calculate the value of the claims.
Whilst doing this, we will explain every stage of the process to you in clear English, and answer any questions that you may have. We realise that as serious personal injury cases can sometimes take a very long time to complete, during which you may suffer financial difficulties due to not being able to work, or having to provide care to a loved one. We will also do our best to assist in meeting your ongoing financial needs.
