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Serious Injury Case Studies

Real serious injury claims handled by NJS Law's personal injury team, the solicitors behind Injuries Direct. See how we secured the compensation, rehabilitation and support our clients needed to rebuild their lives.

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£6m+Recovered for clients by NJS Law in 2024–25

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Our serious injury case studies

Life-changing injuries at work and on the road, and how we helped each client get the support they needed while their claim progressed.

£3.7m Accident at work · Spinal injury Settlement after a forklift accident at work

A forklift driver suffered severe spinal injuries when his truck hit a pothole hidden under water in a loading bay. Interim payments funded his housing, mobility and rehabilitation while his claim progressed.

Injury: Severe spinal injury
Support: Interim payments for housing, mobility and treatment

Read case study → £1.9m Road traffic accident · Amputation Settlement after a catastrophic motorcycle accident

A car pulled out of a junction into our client's motorcycle, and his leg had to be amputated below the knee. The insurer disputed fault and offered £1 million. The claim settled for £1.9 million.

Injury: Below-knee amputation
Support: Rehabilitation, a prosthetic limb and a new home

Read case study → £50,000 Road traffic accident · Head-on collision Compensation after a head-on collision caused by reckless driving

A speeding driver veered onto the wrong side of the road and crashed head-on into our client's car, causing fractures and lasting psychological trauma, including PTSD.

Injuries: Multiple fractures, anxiety and PTSD
Losses: Lost earnings, treatment and travel costs

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What our case studies show about serious injury claims

A serious injury claim is about more than compensation. It's about getting the right support, as early as possible.

You don't have to wait for help

Where fault is accepted, interim payments can fund care, housing, transport and lost earnings before your claim settles. In our £3.7m case, they paid for an accessible home and a suitable vehicle.

Interim payments

Rehabilitation can start early

Insurers are encouraged to fund rehabilitation early, so you can get treatment while your claim continues. In our £1.9m case, rehabilitation and interim payments were discussed with the insurer from the start.

Rehabilitation Code 2015

First offers can be too low

Life-changing injuries need expert valuation. In our £1.9m case, the insurer first offered £1 million, and the final settlement was almost twice that.

Expert valuation

Could you claim for a serious injury?

You may be able to claim compensation if:

You've suffered a serious or life-changing injury, such as a spinal or brain injury, an amputation, serious fractures or psychological injury
It was caused, at least partly, by someone else, at work, on the road or in a public place
It happened in the last three years, though there are exceptions, for example for children and people who lack mental capacity

Find out more in our serious injury claims guide, or see how compensation is calculated.

Not sure if you have a claim?

Talk to our serious injury team for free. We'll tell you honestly whether you have a claim, with no obligation to go ahead. Eligible claims are handled on a no win, no fee basis.

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Serious injury guides

Plain-English answers to the questions we're asked most often after a serious injury.

Serious injury claimsWho can claim, what your claim could be worth and how the process works.Read guide → How compensation is calculatedGeneral and special damages, and typical amounts for serious injuries.Read guide → No win no fee explainedWhat you pay if you win, and what happens if you don't.Read guide → How long do I have to claim?The 3-year time limit and the exceptions.Read guide → The claims processEvery stage of a claim, from your first call to compensation.Read guide →

Serious injury case studies: FAQs

Are these real serious injury cases?

Yes. They're based on real claims handled by NJS Law's personal injury team, the solicitors behind Injuries Direct. Some details are kept anonymous to protect our clients' privacy.

What counts as a serious injury?

Usually an injury with a long-term or permanent effect on your life, such as a brain or spinal injury, an amputation, serious fractures, serious burns or scarring, loss of sight or hearing, or severe psychological injury.

Can I get money before my claim settles?

Often, yes. If the other side accepts fault, we can ask for interim payments, an advance on your compensation, to help with care, rehabilitation, housing or lost earnings while your claim continues.

How long does a serious injury claim take?

Serious injury claims often take several years, because doctors need to understand your long-term prognosis before the claim can be valued properly. Interim payments mean you can get support in the meantime.

Will my claim be worth the same?

Not necessarily. Compensation depends on your injuries, your recovery and your financial losses, now and in the future. Past results don't guarantee future outcomes, but we'll look at your situation for free and explain what your claim could include.

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Suffered a serious injury? Find out if you can claim

Talk to our serious injury team for free, with no obligation to claim. We'll tell you honestly whether you have a claim and how we can help.

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