When you suffer an injury that was someone else’s fault, you may be able to bring a successful personal injury compensation claim against that person for the harm you have suffered.
At SG Murphy Solicitors, we treat every client with dignity and respect. We know that the decision to pursue a claim is not always easy, so do everything we can to make things simpler for you. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and whether you may have grounds to claim, with absolutely no pressure to move forwards unless you are ready to do so.
Should you decide to pursue a claim, we will be with you every step of the way. Our personal injury solicitors will guide you through the entire claims process with sensitivity and empathy, giving you the best chance of securing the compensation you need to get your life back on track.
Have a question about personal injury claims? Please read our guide to the claims process and our personal injury claims FAQs or get in touch to speak to a member of our team.
As an employee, you are owed a duty of care by your employer. If you have suffered injury due to an accident at work you may be eligible to bring a claim. Our expertise includes:
Our personal injury lawyers understand how traumatic it can be to be involved in a road traffic accident. We will ensure that you receive the support you need throughout your claim and the compensation you deserve. Our expertise includes:
If you are injured in a public place, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if the public body, business or organisation’s negligence caused the injury. Our expertise includes:
Your satisfaction is our guiding goal throughout your claim from start to finish. Everything we do is to ensure we achieve this goal.
You deserve to be fully compensated for any harm you have suffered. This includes both physical and emotional harm, as well as the impact on your finances and quality of life. We focus therefore on achieving results that we can be proud of and you satisfied with
We understand how emotionally challenging and stressful a personal injury claim can be. We ensure, therefore, that you receive the support, communication and help you need to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
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Personal injury claims case studies
Our personal injury lawyers offer flexible funding options to suit your circumstances, helping you to cover the legal cost of your claim.
Legal Aid may be available for your personal injury claim. During our free initial consultation, we will advise you as to whether you may be eligible for legal aid or any alternative funding arrangements.
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Speak to us, free of charge. Our team of experts will advise you if you have a case and what the next steps are. They will also advise you if Legal Aid or alternative funding may be available.
A full and detailed statement is taken from you and your medical records and documentation are requested. In addition, medical evidence is obtained and our personal injury claims solicitors will speak to any relevant witnesses.
Your claim is submitted to the defendant and we invite them to accept they are at fault and negotiate with us, so that you can be fairly compensated.
If a suitable offer of compensation is not made by the defendant, then having fully advised you of the merits of your claim, the next step to progress your case is to issue court proceedings.
Even if court proceedings have been issued, claims are often settled before reaching a court hearing. If a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached and your case has to go to hearing, we will provide you with the support, advice and information you need to feel as comfortable as possible.
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When we talk about a ‘personal injury’ with respect to making a claim, we mean an illness or injury, or worsening of an illness or injury, caused by someone else’s negligence.
Where you can prove that the negligence of a person or organisation resulted in harm to your health, you may be able to obtain compensation from the party responsible.
Our personal injury claims solicitors in Northern Ireland can advise on whether you may have grounds for a claim during a free initial consultation. You can then make an informed decision about moving forwards.
The type and amount of compensation you are entitled to in a personal injury claim will differ from case to case, but in general there are two main elements to what compensation may be due to you.
The first element is called general damages, which compensates you for the pain and suffering that you have suffered due to the negligence. The level of compensation you receive for this element will depend on how severe your illness, harm or injury is that was caused by the negligent person.
The second element is called special damages, which aims to compensate you for any out of pocket losses or expenses you have suffered. This can include losses and expenses such as loss of earnings, medical expenses and travel expenses.
We will guide you, based on the injuries and losses you have suffered, as to what compensation you should be entitled to in your personal injury claim.
You may be able to bring a claim for any personal injuries that you have suffered that were caused by the negligence of another person or organisation. An accident causing personal injuries can happen anywhere, from a road to a workplace to a public place.
Our expertise allows you to obtain the highest possible compensation, whilst ensuring the process is as easy and stress free as possible.
To present as strong a case as possible, we will need as many relevant facts as can be given. We will request this information from you at our first consultation, so that the information is as accurate as possible.
Depending on the type of claim and situation, some of the information our personal injury claims solicitors may need includes:
Providing this information will help your solicitor to put forward as strong a case as possible and advise you fully regarding your claim.
You normally have to start a personal injury claim in court within three years of the accident or three years from the date you found out that you were injured due to the negligence.
There are two exceptions to this time limit:
Each claim is different and depends on a number of things, such as whether the defendant accepts they were at fault and the severity of your injury. We aim to try and settle your claim within a few months of obtaining your medical evidence, but more complex cases can take a number of years.
To book your free initial consultation with a specialist personal injury solicitor at SG Murphy Solicitors, please contact us now on 028 90 36 5595 or by email at law@sgmurphysolicitors.com.
Do not delay as there are strict time limits to start a personal injury claim.
Speak to SG Murphy Solicitors about your personal injury claim
To book your free initial consultation with our specialist personal injury solicitors in Belfast, contact us now on 028 90 36 5595 or by email at law@sgmurphysolicitors.com.
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Here we give you a selection of some interesting and famous personal injury cases from around the world.
Escola v Coca-Cola
This is a Californian case involving a claimant who was working as a waitress in a restaurant, when a Coca-Cola bottle she was holding in her hand spontaneously exploded, causing a deep 5 inch cut. Coca-Cola tried to defend the claim arguing that they were not in control of the bottle when it exploded. The court found that the defect in the bottle occurred when Coca-Cola made the bottle and awarded the waitress her claim.
Donoghue v Stevenson
This 1932 case set a very important precedent in product liability claims. A woman drank nearly an entire bottle of ginger beer before noticing a dead snail at the bottom. She then became very sick and sued the manufacturer who argued that as the woman did not originally purchase the bottle they owed no duty of care to her. The court however ruled that the company had a duty of care to the ultimate consumer of the ginger beer who was the claimant.
Personal injury claim against TV weatherman in Israel
And finally, a personal injury claim in Israel against a TV weatherman showing the funnier side of court litigation. The claimant in this case sued a weatherman on the basis he incorrectly forecast the weather causing her to be inappropriately dressed and catching the flu. At SG Murphy Solicitors we cannot say we have experience in weather prediction litigation.