Serious injury solicitors London at Emaari Legal handle catastrophic and life-changing personal injury claims for people across London and the wider England and Wales area, acting only for claimants on a no win, no fee basis, with a free consultation and a solicitor able to visit within 24 hours where needed.
A catastrophic injury changes daily life, income and family routine, often overnight. Emaari Legal was built to act for the injured person or bereaved family, never for an insurer or defendant, and to explain what a claim involves in plain terms rather than legal jargon.
How much compensation can a serious injury claim in London achieve?
Serious injury compensation is assessed under two heads of damage: general damages and special damages. General damages compensate pain, suffering and loss of amenity, assessed by reference to the Judicial College Guidelines, which set bands according to the type and severity of injury. Special damages compensate the financial consequences of the injury: loss of earnings, past and future care, rehabilitation costs, equipment and adaptations to a home or vehicle.
No two claims are valued the same way, because severity, recovery prospects and financial loss differ in every case. Cases of this kind can be worth a wide range depending on these factors, which is why a free consultation with a solicitor is the practical first step to understanding a claim’s likely shape.
| Injury type | What it typically involves |
|---|---|
| Brain and head injury | Cognitive, physical or behavioural change following trauma to the head |
| Spinal cord injury and paralysis | Damage to the spinal cord causing partial or total loss of movement or sensation |
| Amputation and limb loss | Surgical or traumatic loss of a limb, requiring prosthetics and rehabilitation |
| Serious burns | Deep or extensive burns requiring surgery, grafts and long-term treatment |
| Loss of sight and eye injury | Partial or total vision loss from trauma |
| Psychiatric and psychological injury | Conditions such as PTSD arising from a traumatic event |
| Complex and multiple fractures | Broken bones requiring surgery, pins or plates, or long recovery |
| Chronic pain and CRPS | Persistent pain disorders following injury |
| Fatal accident claims | Claims brought by bereaved dependants or an estate |
How is liability and fault determined in a serious injury claim?
Liability in a serious injury claim turns on negligence: whether a defendant owed the claimant a duty of care, breached that duty, and caused the injury as a result. This applies whether the defendant is a driver, an employer, an occupier of premises, or another party.
A solicitor investigates liability by gathering evidence: witness statements, accident reports, CCTV, medical records and, where relevant, police or Health and Safety Executive findings. Where a driver is uninsured or cannot be traced, a claim can still proceed through the appropriate compensation scheme. Where a crime caused the injury, a claim may instead fall under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme, which carries its own 2-year time limit rather than the standard 3-year period under the Limitation Act 1980.
Serious workplace accidents, including falls from height, machinery incidents and manual handling injuries, raise their own liability questions around an employer’s duty to its workforce. Emaari Legal’s accident at work claims pillar page sets out how employer negligence is established and what evidence strengthens a workplace claim.
What areas do Emaari Legal’s serious injury solicitors cover in London?
Emaari Legal’s serious injury solicitors act for claimants across the whole of England and Wales, with a London office at Suite 331, 98 Theobalds Road, London, alongside a second office in Manchester. Claimants do not need to visit an office in person: initial consultations and, where needed, a solicitor’s visit to a home or hospital bed can be arranged within 24 hours.
This matters most for claimants who are hospitalised, immobile, or supporting a seriously injured relative, since travelling to a solicitor’s office is often impossible in the immediate aftermath of a catastrophic injury or a death.
The firm’s specialism is substantiated by the Law Society Personal Injury Accreditation and by membership of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS), covering serious road traffic injuries involving cars, motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians. Emaari does not act on whiplash, minor soft-tissue injury, or medical or clinical negligence claims: the focus stays on serious and catastrophic injury.
What funding options are available for a serious injury claim?
Serious injury claims at Emaari Legal are funded through a Conditional Fee Agreement, commonly known as no win, no fee. A free consultation assesses the claim before any funding decision is made, so a claimant understands the position before committing to anything.
Time limits still apply regardless of funding: claims are generally subject to a 3-year limit from the date of the accident or date of knowledge of the injury, with exceptions for children, people lacking mental capacity, fatal accident claims, and the 2-year limit under the CICA scheme. Starting a claim promptly preserves evidence and protects against the limitation period expiring.
Where to start a serious injury claim in London
Starting a serious injury claim begins with a free consultation, where a solicitor reviews what happened, the injury sustained, and the likely evidence available. From there, a solicitor can arrange a home or hospital visit within 24 hours where the claimant’s condition requires it, and set out funding on a no win, no fee basis before any work begins.
Claimants across London, and those needing a solicitor closer to the North West, can also reach the firm’s serious injury solicitors Manchester team, though London-based claimants typically deal with the Theobalds Road office directly. For any serious or catastrophic injury, contacting the firm early protects both the claim and the evidence behind it.
The full scope of the firm’s serious work is set out on the serious injury claims page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a serious injury claim?
A serious injury claim covers catastrophic or life-changing injuries such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, serious burns, sight loss, psychiatric injury, complex fractures, chronic pain and CRPS, or a fatal accident. It does not cover whiplash, minor soft-tissue injury, or medical or clinical negligence.
How long do I have to make a serious injury claim in London?
Personal injury claims are generally subject to a 3-year time limit from the date of the accident or the date of knowledge of the injury, under the Limitation Act 1980. Exceptions apply for children, people lacking mental capacity, fatal accident claims, and CICA claims, which carry a 2-year limit.
Do I need to pay anything upfront to start a serious injury claim?
Serious injury claims at Emaari Legal are funded on a no win, no fee basis following a free consultation, so no upfront legal fee is required to have the claim assessed.
Will a solicitor visit me in hospital if I can’t travel to London?
A solicitor can visit a seriously injured claimant at home or in hospital within 24 hours where required, rather than expecting a visit to an office, which matters for claimants who are hospitalised or immobile after a catastrophic injury.
Free consultation on your serious-injury claim. Call 0330 441 6754 or request a callback. Book a free consultation with a serious injury solicitor in London.
“No win, no fee” means we act under a conditional fee agreement: if your claim does not succeed you do not pay our fees, subject to the agreement’s terms. If your claim succeeds, a success fee is deducted from your compensation, capped by law at 25% of the damages awarded for your pain, suffering and past losses, and you may be liable for certain costs in some circumstances. We explain the full terms, including any insurance you may need, before you sign anything.
About this page. This page provides general information about the law in England and Wales. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as legal advice; the right course of action always depends on the specific facts of your situation, and the law may have changed since this page was last reviewed. Strict time limits apply to personal injury claims, usually three years from the date of the accident or the date you first knew your injury was linked to it, with important exceptions (for example for children and for people who lack mental capacity). If you think you may have a claim, take advice as early as possible. For advice about your own circumstances, contact Emaari Legal on 0330 441 6754. Emaari Legal Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 8007172).