1. Introduction

2. What is a personal injury?

3. What action can I take?

4. How do I choose a solicitor?

If you want to consult a solicitor to claim compensation, you should get advice from one who sepcialises in personal injury cases. You can find specialist solicitors through:

• the Comminity Legal Service;
• the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL);
• the Law Society;
• a Citizens Advice Bureau or law centre;
• your trade union, if you have one.

See 'Further Help' for how to contact these organisations.

If you have legal expenses insurance, your insurers may want to appoint a solicitor to handle your case. If you want to choose your own solicitor, ask them to speak to your insurance company.

5. What are claims assessors and claims management companies?

6. What if I was injured in a road accident?

7. What if I was injured by a faulty product or service?

8. What if I was injured in an accident abroad?

9. What if I can´t afford a solicitor?

10. What can I claim compensation for?

11. What if I am claiming for someone who has died?

12. What if I am claiming for a child?

13. What if I am one of a group of people injured in the same way?

14. What if I´m a victim of crime?

15. Further Help

16. About this leaflet

This leaflet was written in association with Roger Bolt of Bolt Burdon Kemp

Leaflet version: May 2008

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