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About Injuries Direct
Injuries Direct is a trading name of NJS Law Limited, a firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 8006550). We help people across England and Wales claim compensation after an accident that wasn't their fault, with eligible claims handled on a no win, no fee basis.
Reviewed by Leanne Henton, Solicitor / Litigation Manager, NJS Law · Last reviewed [month year]
Injuries Direct at a glance
- Who we are
- A trading name of NJS Law Limited
- Regulated by
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- SRA number
- 8006550
- What we do
- Personal injury claims
- Where
- England and Wales
- Funding
- No win, no fee on eligible claims
- SRA regulatedSolicitors, not a claims company
- No win, no feeOn eligible claims
- 9 specialistsSolicitors and litigation executives
- England & WalesClaims handled by phone, email and post
Who is behind Injuries Direct?
Injuries Direct is run by NJS Law, a firm of solicitors specialising in personal injury, road traffic accident and accident at work claims. When you contact Injuries Direct, you speak to NJS Law's personal injury team, and that team handles your claim from your first call to settlement.
We are a regulated law firm, not a claims management company. The people advising you are solicitors and trained litigation staff who work for the firm that runs your claim, and they are bound by the SRA Standards and Regulations.
NJS Law is accredited by the Law Society's Personal Injury Panel and is based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, helping clients right across England and Wales.
Why people choose us
- Specialist teamPersonal injury is all this team does
- One team, start to finishNo passing your claim on
- RehabilitationWe can help arrange early treatment
- Plain EnglishClear updates at every stage
What we do
Personal injury claims we handle
If you've been hurt in an accident that wasn't your fault, we may be able to help you claim compensation for your injuries, lost earnings and other costs.
Our approach
How we work
The principles our personal injury team works to on every claim.
Honest from the start
We tell you plainly whether we think you have a claim, including when we don't think we can help.
Specialists on your case
Your claim is run by NJS Law's personal injury team and supervised by qualified solicitors.
Clear about costs
Before you sign anything, we explain how no win, no fee works and what could be deducted if you win.
Kept in the loop
We explain each stage in plain English and keep you updated as your claim progresses.
Getting started
What happens when you contact us
Starting a claim is simple, and speaking to us doesn't commit you to anything.
Tell us what happened
Fill in our short form or call us. It only takes a few minutes.
Free, no-obligation call
A member of our team talks through your accident and injuries with you.
Honest advice
We tell you whether we can help and explain how no win, no fee works.
We handle your claim
Our specialist team runs your claim and keeps you updated until it settles.
Meet our team
The people who handle your claim
Injuries Direct claims are run by NJS Law's personal injury team: qualified solicitors and experienced litigation executives who specialise in road traffic, accident at work and public liability claims.
- 3Qualified solicitors
- 6Specialist litigation executives
- SRARegulated, number 8006550
Leads the team
Leanne Henton
Solicitor / Litigation Manager
Leanne began her legal career in 2009, completed Bar training and cross-qualified as a solicitor in 2013. She leads NJS Law's personal injury team, overseeing road traffic, accident at work, public liability and serious injury claims.
Read Leanne's full profileSolicitors
Qualified solicitors, regulated by the SRA
Angela CrossSolicitorA solicitor advocate who qualified in 2011, Angela specialises in employer's liability, public liability and occupiers' liability claims, and keeps her clients regularly updated.
Read Angela's full profile
Laura ManiakEL/PL SolicitorLaura qualified as a solicitor in 2020 and has specialised in personal injury ever since, with particular experience in employer's liability and public liability claims.
Read Laura's full profileLitigation executives
Running claims day to dayOur litigation executives run claims day to day, supervised by a qualified solicitor. EL/PL stands for employer's liability (accidents at work) and public liability (accidents in public places or on someone else's property).
Andrew MooresEL/PL Litigation ExecutiveAndrew brings more than 25 years' experience from the insurance sector, across motor, personal injury, employer's and public liability claims. He holds a law degree.
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Curtis LockstonEL/PL Litigation ExecutiveA Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (FCILEX) with more than 10 years acting for injured people, including serious head injuries and life-changing injuries. Curtis arranges early rehabilitation where it's needed.
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Joanne ScrivensEL/PL Litigation ExecutiveJoanne has more than 30 years' litigation experience. She built her career on road traffic accident claims and now also handles employer's, occupiers' and public liability claims.
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Mark SammansEL/PL Litigation ExecutiveMark has worked in personal injury for more than 30 years and has been a Fellow of CILEX since 2006. He handles employer's and public liability claims from the first call through to trial.
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Sian RickwoodEL/PL Litigation ExecutiveSian has more than 17 years in the legal profession, mostly in personal injury. She holds a Level 6 CILEX qualification and CILEX Advanced Paralegal status.
Read Sian's full profile
Nicole ParrEL/PL Litigation ExecutiveNicole manages her own caseload of employer's, public and occupiers' liability claims, and is studying for a law degree part time.
Read Nicole's full profileTalk to the team
Free, no-obligation first call. No win, no fee on eligible claims.
Regulation
How we're regulated
Injuries Direct is a trading name of NJS Law Limited. NJS Law Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), which sets the standards solicitors must meet and protects people who use legal services. You can check our details on the SRA register.
NJS Law is led by its directors, Amanda Nicholson, Justine Sutton and Chris Jones.
Complaints
If you're unhappy with our service, please tell us so we can put it right. Our complaints procedure explains how to raise a concern and how long we'll take to respond. If you're not satisfied with our final response, you may be able to refer your complaint to the Legal Ombudsman.
Regulatory information
- Firm
- NJS Law Limited
- Trading name
- Injuries Direct
- Regulator
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- SRA number
- 8006550
- Company number
- 15170704, registered in England and Wales
- Registered office
- St George Chambers, St Georges Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8BT
- Compliance Officer for Legal Practice
- Amanda Nicholson
- Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
- Justine Sutton
- Professional rules
- SRA Standards and Regulations
- Professional indemnity insurance
- [Insurer name], covering England and Wales
FAQs
About Injuries Direct: your questions answered
Is Injuries Direct a law firm?
Yes. Injuries Direct is a trading name of NJS Law Limited, a firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 8006550).
Who owns Injuries Direct?
Injuries Direct is part of NJS Law Limited, a law firm led by directors Amanda Nicholson, Justine Sutton and Chris Jones. It isn't a separate company; Injuries Direct is a name NJS Law uses for its personal injury services.
Is Injuries Direct a claims management company?
No. Claims management companies aren't law firms and often pass claims on to solicitors. Injuries Direct is part of a regulated law firm, so the team you speak to is the team that handles your claim.
Who will handle my claim?
Your claim is handled by NJS Law's personal injury team, led by Leanne Henton. Depending on the type and value of your claim, it is run by a solicitor or a litigation executive, supervised by a qualified solicitor.
Do I need to visit your office?
No. We handle claims across England and Wales by phone, email and post, so you don't need to live near us or visit an office. If you need a medical assessment, it is arranged at a location convenient for you.
Does it cost anything to speak to you?
No. Your first conversation is free and there's no obligation to go ahead. If you have a claim we can take on, we'll explain how no win, no fee works and what you may pay if your claim succeeds, before you sign anything.
How long do I have to make a claim?
Usually three years from the date of the accident. For children, the three years starts on their 18th birthday. If you're close to the deadline, contact us as soon as possible.
How do I make a complaint?
Contact us first so we can try to put things right. Our complaints procedure sets out the steps and timescales. If you're not satisfied with our final response, you may be able to refer your complaint to the Legal Ombudsman.
Is Injuries Direct connected to firms with similar names?
No. Injuries Direct is a trading name of NJS Law Limited only, and we aren't connected to any other law firm or claims company with a similar name. If in doubt, check that the SRA number shown is 8006550.
Check if you can claim today
If you've been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault, talk to our team for free, with no obligation. Eligible claims are handled on a no win, no fee basis.
- Monday to Thursday9am to 5pm
- Friday9am to 2pm
- Emailinjuriesdirect@
njslaw.co.uk
Injuries Direct is a trading name of NJS Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 8006550).