Serious Injury Claims
Get specialised UK legal services and immediate access to rehabilitation
Clients who have had the misfortune to be seriously injured are dealt with by an expert solicitor within the Serious Injury Team.
Make a Claim
Head, brain, spinal cord and other serious injuries can have a devastating and life-changing effect on the individual concerned and their family. We fight every day for people whose lives have been changed by serious injury.
The ASD promise to seriously injured clients is as follows:-
- Provide a ‘No Win – No Fee’ service, with a guarantee that the success fee will not be more than 10% + VAT of the damages recovered.
- You will be dealt with by a Solicitor from the Serious Injury Team throughout the life of your case.
- We will give you an interest-free loan of up to £2500, if required (subject to terms & conditions).
- We will arrange an immediate needs assessment to be carried out by our rehabilitation company.
- We will, at the earliest opportunity, secure an interim payment for you.
- You will be seen ‘face to face’ throughout your claim.
Head and Brain Injury Claims
Head and brain injuries can be incredibly serious and life-altering. Continue on to our claims page to learn more about head and brain injuries and how we can support you.
Children’s Serious Injury Claims
Our team of Solicitors have significant experience in dealing with children, we understand that pursuing a claim for a child where they have sustained significant injury can be challenging.
Our Solicitors fight every day for children who have been seriously injured on the road, at school and in other public places.
With our specialist knowledge and experience we can assist with rehabilitation, education, medical care, family support and accommodation issues. We will attempt to secure an interim payment at the earliest opportunity.
We have excellent links with local professionals working with children who have suffered serious injuries. Once a child’s claim is settled we will provide or ensure on-going support, for example setting up a personal injury trust.
Can we help? For specialist and free advice call 0800 163 622
Spinal Cord Injury Claims
Spinal cord injuries can result in serious long-term issues like paralysis. Even less damaging spinal cord injuries may reduce the overall quality of life for the suffering individual. If are suffering from a spinal cord injury that wasn’t your fault, follow onto our claims page and see what we can do to support you.
Burn Injury Claims
Burn injuries can be exceptionally painful, with long rehabilitation times and long term damage to skin, nerves, and more. If you have been victim to a burn injury that wasn’t your fault, follow through to our burns injury claim page, where we tell you everything you need to know about claiming for compensation.
Amputation and Loss of Limb Injury Claims
Any injury which results in amputation will have a serious impact on your quality of life.
ASD can assist with rehabilitation and access to specialist aids and equipment. Our solicitors have significant experience in helping clients who have suffered amputations. We have a proven track record of securing the best possible outcome for our clients who have suffered amputations in traumatic accidents.
Fractures and Broken Bones Injury Claims
A broken bone or fracture can disrupt your daily life and limit your ability to work, travel, or carry out simple tasks. ASD can help you access treatment, rehabilitation, and any specialist support you may need during your recovery. We can help you get compensated for your injury and advice you on the claim process
Making a claim
Our Complete Guide to Making a Claim
Want to know more about what will happen next? Read our step-by-step guide to making a claim.
Our Personal Injury Services
Richard Meggitt
Partner/Solicitor
Major Trauma Cases
0114 2672472
Year of call as a solicitor 1996.
Richard is a qualified solicitor, having joined the firm in 1996. He has deliberately restricted his case load to serious injury claims. Having acted for more than 500 Claimants in major trauma cases, his expertise is recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers; Richard is a senior litigator.
Ralph Clark
Solicitor/Partner
Personal Injury Litigation / Serious Injury Cases /Major Trauma
0114 2678780
Year of call as a solicitor 2007.
Ralph joined the firm in 2003 and became Managing Partner in 2018.
Ralph’s background is in health and safety. He graduated with a degree in Environmental Health in 1998 before qualifying as an Environment Health Officer. He then specialised in the enforcement of health and safety and accident investigation within premises in Sheffield. He completed a post graduate diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management, before then undertaking a post graduate diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2007.
Over the years Ralph has developed a case load primarily of high value catastrophic injury cases arising from major trauma and diseases; spanning brain injuries, amputations and life changing injuries and diseases. He also assists Children who have suffered serious injury through the partnership between the MTSP and the Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there fixed costs for different types of personal injury?
Most solicitors will operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means that if you do win, a percentage of your compensation will go to the solicitor as a success fee. At ASD we take a smaller percentage than the majority of our competitors.
What is a statute of limitation?
A statute of limitation refers to the time-limit you have to make a personal injury claim. Generally this is a three year time limit from the date of the accident. However, it is not always as cut and dried as it sounds – especially in the case of industrial disease.
What if I have serious injury protection coverage?
If you have coverage your insurer is obliged to pay out a certain amount to you, but its best to get in touch with a solicitor first as your insurer might try and make you settle for less than you are actually owed.
What is serious injury protection?
You can purchase personal injury cover insurance, although it is not common. This will ensure an amount of compensation from your insurer.
What is a mediation settlement?
A mediation settlement is an agreement reached via mediation.
Making a Claim
- Complete the online form
A Solicitor will call you back the same day. If we believe we can assist we will arrange an immediate home visit. - Call us and speak to a Solicitor
Give us a call; if we believe we can assist we will arrange an immediate home visit. - Email one of our Solicitors
If you would like to get in touch with our solicitors directly, visit the contact page to find out more - Visit us at our Sheffield office
Visit anytime between 9.30am and 4.00pm. We guarantee you will be able to see a Solicitor face to face even without an appointment.
Want to know more about what will happen next? Read our step-by-step guide to making a claim. If you have any questions, please contact us on 0800 163 622.
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Complete the online form below, and we will call you back the same day. If we believe we can assist we will arrange an immediate home visit