Personal injury information and support

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Prior to using Blake Lapthorn, my only experience of solicitors had been during divorce proceedings; I had felt then that I had to constantly be the person checking what was happening with the case in order to ensure the best outcome and I didn't really have faith in the service that company provided or feel that my case was that important to them. My experience with Blake Lapthorn could not have been more different!

At our initial meeting I was made welcome and put at my ease. Having discussed the circumstances and made an agreement to take matters further, I only had to provide the necessary information and then let them do the work. They were consistently polite and friendly whilst being completely professional. I was kept informed of progress at all times and I felt that I was able to put my faith in them and that they were working hard to ensure the best possible outcome.

Blake Lapthorn made what could have been a very difficult experience easy and painless. Furthermore, we could not have been happier with the final outcome. I would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for a solicitors!

J Ellis

Guides & information

You could have a personal injury claim if you can show that:

You have been involved in an accident.
That accident was someone elses fault.
You were injured in the accident.

Legal action must begin within three years of the date that you sustained your personal injury, or the date on which you had knowledge that you had been injured.

Legal 500 Survey 2011 ranks the Personal Injury team in the First tier of South East law firms and describes the team as ‘very knowledgeable and well-respected’ which advises on a range of complex and high-value cases. Practice head Claire Howard and Alison McClure are both ‘excellent’.

APIL Corporate Accreditation Scheme - Audit testimonial
"The firm has strongly embedded systems of quality assurance, client care and staff development which should give clients confidence that they will receive a good service" (March 2009).

The links below should provide you with useful support and guidance.

Blake Lapthorn has produced some handy guides for clients with common Personal Injury related cases. In almost all cases a Medical Examination will be required to document the nature and extent of injuries suffered. You can find more information regarding general claim types on this web site but clients often find our general guide to Personal Injury Claims useful.

For injuries suffered in an accident, take a look at our guide to Injury compensation and get some insight into who is likely to be responsible with our Road traffic Accident liability guide. Lastly, we often find clients find it is better to know what will happen if court proceedings begin.

In addition, the links below should provide you with useful support and guidance.