The time limit for a personal injury claim

Under English law, a person can make a personal injury claim up to a maximum of 3 years after an accident occurred or an illness was diagnosed, in the case of industrial diseases such as asbestosis. If someone tries to make a personal injury claim after this 3 year time limit, it is extremely unlikely that they would be successful.

If the person was under 18 when the accident occurred, the three year time limit is put on hold until the time that they turn 18. This allows them three years as an adult to decide whether to make a personal injury claim.

Although a child cannot take legal action by themselves, they can appoint a "Litigation Friend". This is normally a parent or close family member and who can speak on behalf of the child and in the child's best interests in the personal injury claim.

Claiming compensation
We believe that a personal injury claim can change the lives of our customers. We help thousands of people each year to get compensation and get over what has often been a very difficult time.

No costs
We ensure that our customers are completely protected from costs and fees at all times so no matter what the outcome of their personal injury claim, they don't have to pay a thing. We also make no deductions from your compensation, unlike some companies that can take up to 40% of it.

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To find out more about making a personal injury claim with us, simply call 0800 10 757 95 or fill in an online claim form and we will call you back.

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