Latest news from our site

Our T&C's

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:05 +0100

On instructing First4Accidents you will confirm that of your own free will you have selected First4Accidents to deal with your personal injury claim arising from your accident. You will be required to confirm to First4Accidents that you have made enquiries about possible alternative ways of financing your claim, that you have considered the possible options and benefits of credit card, legal expenses insurance, trade union membership and benefits to which you (and immediate family membe...

Cookie Policy

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:49:27 +0100

Information and Use of Cookies What Are Cookies? Our website uses the cookies listed below. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that the website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the website. The cookie will collect information relating to your use of our website, information about your device such as the device’s IP address and browser type, demographic d...

Referral Fees Banned

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Referral Fees Banned

As of 1st April 2013 the Ministry of Justice has banned referral fees in personal injury claims.

Any companies offering Claimant's referral fees or other financial incentives to make claims will be dealt with quite strictly as they would be considered to be in serious breach of the new rules brought into effect outlawing such fees and incentives.

Will I have to pay anything to claim?

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Due to growing concerns over the "compensation culture" on 1st April 2013 new rules set out by the Government came into force changing the way in which compensation claims are paid for. Referral fees have been banned outright, so be aware of anyone offering you a "referral fee" for your claim, this is now illegal and does not say much for the credibility of the company or individual who is offering it to you!

type-of-accident-claims

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:34:33 +0100

Our injury claims expertise covers the following accident types:

COMPENSATION CALCULATOR

Mon, 09 May 2011 11:18:43 +0100

If you have been injured as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault and you are considering making a compensation claim, you may want to know how much compensation you will receive You may have sustained multiple injuries or a single injury. Our compensation calculator below will give you an idea of the amount of damages that are awarded for different types of injury claims. The amounts of damages referred to in the compensation calculator relate to your injury claim, technically know...

The Claim Process

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:13:32 +0100

If you think you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation following an accident that wasn’t your fault, we will help you gain the maximum amount you are entitled to. Our panel of expert solicitors operate a No Win No Fee* scheme which gives you peace of mind that not only is your claim being handled by leading personal injury solicitors, but if you lose, you will not be charged a penny (subject to legal expenses insurance availability). There are no hidden charges. Mak...

No Win No Fee

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:13:24 +0100

INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT ? Injury Claim Specialists compensation advice specialistsno hidden charges leading expert personal injury solicitors 100% no win, no fee * solicitor serviceno obligation, confidential advice start your claim now or call us on 0800 028 9995...

Whiplash compensation

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:13:12 +0100

We take great pride in answering all your questions, providing free, expert advice and helping you claim the maximum amount of compensation you deserve from your injury. Our specialist whiplash injury claim solicitors have over 15 years’ experience in dealing with injury claims of this type. The most common type of injury sustained as a result of a car accident is whiplash. It doesn’t matter that you were the driver or a passenger in any vehicle. This is a soft tissue injury to the neck caus...

Accidents at Supermarkets

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:13:02 +0100

If you’ve been injured in the last 3 years while out shopping or just visiting a supermarket, shop or shopping centre, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries and other financial losses. By law, all businesses are legally responsible to ensure that all visitors to their premises are safe. Your shopping experience should be a safe one. If you, or a member of your family, have had an accident and been injured in any of the following situations you may be entitled to claim c...

Sporting Injury Claims

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:12:53 +0100

If you’ve been injured in the last 3 years while playing a sport, training or even as a spectator and you think it was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other financial losses. Millions of us enjoy participating in sport at all levels. We understand there are some risks involved, but when injury occurs, due to the negligence/ recklessness of another player, trainer or provision of faulty equipment/premises, this is inexcusable. If you, or a memb...

Slip or Trip injuries

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:12:44 +0100

If you’ve been injured in the last 3 years as result of a slip or trip in a public place you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other financial losses. By law, all local authorities and private organizations are legally responsible to ensure that all visitors to their premises are safe. In addition, all local authorities owe a duty of care to the public to maintain roads, pavements and any public buildings and facilities, such as schools and parks, etc. If you, or a...

Motorcycle Accident

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:12:26 +0100

Our specialist personal injury solicitors have helped many people claim compensation after being injured in a motorcycling accident that was not their fault. We are one of the leading UK motorcycling accident compensation specialists and can be trusted to guide you through the claims process without any fuss. We take great pride in answering all your questions, providing free, expert advice and helping you claim the maximum amount of compensation you deserve for your accident. Our specialist per...

Medical Negligence

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:12:18 +0100

All healthcare professionals, be they a family doctor, surgeon, midwife, consultant, nurse, dentist or community healthcare worker, owe their patients a duty of care when providing treatment. We place ourselves in the hands of those we trust. However, sometimes that trust is broken and when professional standards are not upheld, through the negligence of a medical professional, this can have dire consequences for the patient and family. The Department of Health have recently confirmed that 10% o...

Car accident

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:12:10 +0100

We are one of the leading UK car accident compensation specialists and can be trusted to guide you through the claims process without any fuss. We take great pride in answering all your questions, providing free, expert advice and helping you claim the maximum amount of compensation you deserve. Our specialist car accident solicitors have over 15 years’ experience in dealing with injury claims of this type. So, start your car accident claim today by contacting First4Accidents now Freephon...

Cycling accident

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:12:01 +0100

First4accidents have helped many people claim compensation after being injured in a cycling accident that was not their fault. We are one of the leading UK cycling accident compensation specialists and can be trusted to guide you through the claims process without any fuss. We take great pride in answering all your questions, providing free, expert advice and helping you claim the maximum amount of compensation you deserve. If you have been injured as a result of a cycling accident in the last ...

Industrial Deafness

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:11:51 +0100

Since 1963, the law imposes a duty of care on all employers to assess and monitor noise levels in the workplace in order to protect employees from harmful exposure. Where those noise levels are so loud that they may cause damage to an employee’s hearing, employers must take reasonable steps to reduce noise output and/or provide adequate hearing protection. Unfortunately, many employers have failed to protect their employees’ hearing in the workplace. It is estimated that over 1 million peop...

INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:11:40 +0100

If you’ve been involved in accident that wasn’t your fault in the last 3 years and you suffered a personal injury, we can help you claim 100% of the compensation that you deserve. First4Accidents have advised 1,000’s of people year after year, helping them claim compensation after been injured in accidents such as, car accidents (drivers, passengers or pedestrians), motorcycle accidents, cycling accidents, accidents at work, slip and trip accidents, holiday accidents, children accide...

Holiday Accidents

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:11:31 +0100

If you’ve been injured whilst on holiday abroad or in this country and you think it wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries and other financial losses. We understand that being on holiday should be an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, due to the negligence of others that experience can be ruined. In the past, claiming compensation for an injury sustained in a foreign country was extremely difficult. It is now much easier, due to the provisions of Th...

Fatal Accidents

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:11:23 +0100

We understand the loss of a loved one is a devastating and traumatic experience. Bereavement leaves us asking many questions, particularly when your loss was caused by the negligence of another. Our panel of expert personal injury solicitors have helped many families find at least some of the answers to those questions. First4Accidents can help you, in part, to start to rebuild your life, by claiming compensation for those left behind. Fatal accidents occur as a result of many situations but t...

Defective Product

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:11:14 +0100

As consumers, we expect the products we purchase to be safe. However, this isn’t always the case. Defective or dangerous products can injure and sometimes seriously harm those using them. It was with this in mind that the Consumer Protection Act 1987 was introduced. Under the terms of this Act, a consumer can claim compensation from a manufacturer or retailer, if they were injured as a result of an unsafe, defective product. A product can be any consumer item, such as a car, electrical produc...

Criminal Injury Claims

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:11:04 +0100

Our panel of expert personal injury solicitors have helped many people claim compensation for injuries sustained as a result of a violent crime. We understand the physical and psychological consequences for innocent victims of crime. In some cases, recovery can be relatively quick, but for others, returning to a normal life can take a long time. You may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries from a government body called the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The CICA...

Accidents at Work

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:10:44 +0100

According to the government body, The Health and Safety Executive, there were 1.3 million people in the UK injured at work or suffering from work related ill health in 2010. It’s a fact of life that accidents at work occur every day. By law, your employer must provide a safe place of work and a safe system of work. There are many Health and Safety regulations that have been introduced to protect employees but unfortunately there remain a significant number of employers who fail to meet their...

Our Complaints Policy

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:50:13 +0100

First4Accidents is committed to delivering a high quality legal service to all clients at all times. However, in the circumstances that our service falls below our normal standards, you can lodge a complaint by contacting us in writing, by email or by telephone. Any complaint will be taken seriously and will ultimately help us to improve our service. Should you have a complaint regarding the service provided by your solicitor, this should be made to the law firm in question, in accordance with ...

Privacy Policy

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:41:00 +0100

First4Accidents takes your privacy seriously. We have a privacy policy for all our callers and website users. Any personal information you provide to us will be processed in a confidential manner as set out in the Data Protection Act 1998. Your personal information will be kept confidential and will only be disclosed to another party in order to fulfil a request you make when disclosing those details. Only when you have provided your express consent will disclosure to another party take place....

Your Questions Answered

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:47:46 +0100

Will I have to pay anything to claim? Due to growing concerns over the "compensation culture" on 1st April 2013 new rules set out by the Government came into force changing the way in which compensation claims are paid for. Referral fees have been banned outright, so be aware of anyone offering you a "referral fee" for your claim, this is now illegal and does not say much for the credibility of the company or individual who is offering it to you! Further, the Government wanted to tackle the al...

404

Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:44:38 +0100