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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

Key Facts — at a glance UK Time Limit 3 years Limitation Act 1980 Success fee cap 25% No Win No Fee CFA Upfront Cost £0 No Win No Fee basis Typical Settlement 6–18 Months, most cases Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury claims across England and Wales

Key Facts, At a Glance Time Limit 3 years from date of accident Typical Award £1,200 – £24,000+ Settlement Time 6 – 14 months Upfront Cost £0 · No Win No Fee Written by SRA 399735 APIL Member LL.B (Hons) 200+ RTA cases This guide is reviewed against current UK statute, Judicial College Guidelines (18th

Claim Time Solicitors — at a glance Regulated by SRA No. 444171 Success fee cap 25% No Win No Fee CFA Upfront cost £0 Free initial review Accredited Law Society No. 444171 Written by Personal Injury Solicitor at Claim Time Solicitors, Birmingham. Handling personal injury claims across England and Wales on a No Win No

Key Facts — At a Glance Time Limit 3 years from date of accident Typical Award £1,200 – £24,000+ Settlement Time 6 – 14 months Upfront Cost £0 · No Win No Fee Written by SRA 399735 APIL Member LL.B (Hons) 200+ RTA cases Every guide we publish is verified against UK statute and current