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Key Facts — at a glance Can you still claim? Yes partial fault reduces, doesn’t end Typical reduction 10-50% depends on circumstances Legal basis 1945 Act Law Reform (Contributory Negligence) Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims […]

Key Facts — at a glance Workers affected 2023/24 776,000 stress, depression, anxiety Physical injury needed? No psychiatric diagnosis only Can you lose your job? No ERA 1996 s.100 Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims across

Key Facts — at a glance Can you sue the NHS? Yes claim against the Trust New claims 2024/25 14,428 NHS Resolution data Resolved without court 83% record high, 2024/25 Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims

Key Facts — at a glance Standard time limit 3 years Limitation Act 1980 Clock starts from Date of knowledge not always the treatment date Children Age 21 3 yrs from 18th birthday Court discretion Section 33 can extend in some cases Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury

Key Facts — at a glance Is the rear driver at fault? Usually Depending on evidence Most common injury Whiplash 24-72 hrs to appear Time limit 3 years Limitation Act 1980 Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury

Key Facts — at a glance Do you need to prove negligence? No strict liability applies Who is liable? Manufacturer or importer / retailer Time limit 3 years 10-year longstop Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims

Key Facts — at a glance Minor injuries £800–£4k soft tissue, sprains Moderate injuries £12k–£45k fractures, ligament damage Time limit 3 years Limitation Act 1980 Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims across England and Wales on

Key Facts — at a glance Law that requires reporting RIDDOR 2013 SI 2013/1471 Over-7-day deadline 15 days from date of accident Injuries reported 2024–25 59,219 HSE employee statistics Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims across

2025 Tariff Update — in force from 31 May 2025 The Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025 increased whiplash tariff compensation by approximately 15% for any accident occurring on or after 31 May 2025. The old 2021 tariff continues to apply to accidents before that date. Both tariff tables are included in this guide. Key Facts

Key Facts — at a glance Who can claim Parent or litigation friend Time limit Age 21 3 years from 18th birthday Settlement approval Court Required for all child claims Upfront cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury and child injury claims