Personal Injury Claims2024-09-27T12:29:10+01:00

Personal Injury Claim Solicitors

Personal Injury Claim Solicitors

Have you suffered an injury that wasn’t your fault? We have some of the best personal injury solicitors in Northern Ireland ready to help you secure the compensation you deserve.

  • Legal experts specialising in personal injury claims
  • Affordable, 100% independent legal advice
  • Successfully pursuing personal injury in Northern Ireland claims since 1993
  • Hassle-free claims process
  • Free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your claim

Personal Injury Claims, Northern Ireland

If you’ve suffered an injury — physical or mental — because of someone else’s negligence, you have sustained a personal injury. And if you’ve sustained a personal injury, you’re entitled to make a personal injury claim. This is financial compensation in recognition of the pain and hardship you’ve endured.

Personal injuries happen on our roads, in our workplaces and even when we’re out in public. Slips, trips, falls, collisions, violence, defective products, workplace conditions and medical malpractice are all common causes of personal injuries.

There are more than 7,000 personal injuries sustained on Northern Ireland’s roads each year and 1,797 injuries sustained at workplaces were reported to the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland in the year up to March 2022. Many other personal injuries in Northern Ireland go unreported.

Some of the different types of accidents that result in personal injuries include:

Road Traffic Accidents
Injuries sustained as a driver, passenger, motorcyclist, cyclist or pedestrian through no fault of your own.

Accidents at Work
Injuries suffered while doing your job because somebody didn’t do theirs properly or your employer didn’t protect you properly.

Accidents in Public Places
Injuries caused while out in public because somebody’s actions — or inaction — made an unsafe environment.

Common Types of Personal Injuries

There is a wide range of personal injuries, from minor cuts and bruises to serious injuries and even fatalities. Despite the variety of ways in which someone else’s negligence can inflict injuries, there are common types of personal injuries.

Perhaps you’ve suffered some of the personal injuries for which we frequently help people to claim compensation.

  • Head/Brain Injuries – Head or brain injuries can be sustained in road traffic accidents, accidents at work, sports accidents, criminal assault, slips, trips or falls, or through medical negligence.
  • Hearing Loss – Without suitable ear protection, extremely loud noises can cause hearing damage while working in industrial settings or serving in the armed forces.
  • Whiplash Injuries – You could have sustained painful soft tissue damage to your neck and back in a road traffic accident, or due to a trip, fall or blow to the head.
  • Asbestos Illnesses – If you were exposed to asbestos dust, you may now be suffering from asbestosis, mesothelioma or other asbestos illnesses.
  • Back & Spinal Injury Claims – Back injuries, spinal injuries and paralysis are often the result of road traffic accidents, accidents at work or sports accidents.
  • Amputation & Limb Damage – You may have severely damaged or lost a limb due to a road traffic accident, workplace accident, or because of medical negligence.
  • Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) – If your job required you to repeat the same action many times, you might be experiencing pain, stiffness or weakness as a result.
  • Slips, Trips & Falls – If you took a tumble at work or in a public place due to an unsafe environment you may have suffered one or more of the injuries we’ve mentioned above.
  • Warehouse & Factory Accident Claims – If you’re one of the many people working in warehouses and factories in Northern Ireland, you face potentially dangerous situations every day.
  • Burns, Scars & Lacerations – Your skin may be burned, cut or scarred due to workplace accidents involving corrosive chemicals, hot materials or exposed electrical wires, or because of a fall or road traffic accident.
  • Occupational Dermatitis – If you were forced to have regular contact with cleaning products, food and water, you may have suffered itching, swelling and blistering on your skin.
  • Vibration White Finger – Regular use of vibrating hand-held machinery might have caused numbness, loss of movement and grip, and throbbing pain in your fingers.
  • Electrical Injuries – You might have suffered burns, been unable to breathe or your heart might have stopped beating due to an electric shock, typically in a workplace accident.
  • Broken Bones & Fractures – You may have broken or fractured bones in a road traffic accident, fall or sports accident.
  • Soft Tissue Injuries – Your ligaments, muscles and tendons might have been injured due to a fall, a workplace accident, a road accident or any other incident that resulted in a strain, sprain or overload.

Personal Injury Claims Process

You’ve already suffered the enormous disruption of a personal injury through no fault of your own, so we understand you don’t need any more inconvenience. That’s why our claims process is simple and straightforward, with expert advice and support every step of the way.

Step 1: Contact Reid Black
Get in touch to discuss your personal injury claim in a free, no-obligation initial consultation.

Step 2: Gathering Information
We’ll gather as much evidence as possible to support your claim so that we can show your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence.

Step 3: Medical Assessment
Next, we’ll arrange for you to be assessed by an independent medical professional so that we build a full picture of your injuries and any long-term or future complications.

Step 4: Compensation Negotiations
With all that evidence to support your claim, we will negotiate with the negligent party or their insurer to secure the maximum compensation payout to which you’re entitled.

Step 5: Compensation Payout
We will continue to support you and oversee your claim to ensure the payout reaches you promptly.

Personal Injury Claims Time Limits

The time limit for personal injury claims in Northern Ireland is usually three years from the time the injury was sustained. In cases when either the injury or the negligence isn’t known until later, you must claim within three years of receiving this information.

There are some exceptions to the time limit, including:

Child Personal Injuries – If you were aged under 18 at the time of the injury you must claim before your 21st birthday.

Mental Capacity – There are no time limits on making a claim when you don’t have the mental capacity to do so.

Travel Personal Injuries – For accidents on board passenger ships, you must claim within two years of disembarking the ship; for domestic flights, you must claim within two years of landing; and for international flights, you must claim within two years of arriving at your final destination.

Personal Injuries Abroad – The time limits for personal injuries abroad vary between countries, so check the limits for the country in which you sustained your injury as soon as possible.

Personal Injury Compensation – What is My Claim Worth?

The amount of personal injury compensation you receive will depend on the type of injury you sustained, how serious it was and how long-lasting its effect on your life has been. This will include the amount of pain you’ve suffered — and for how long — as well as the psychological, financial and practical impact.

The payout you receive will be split into:

General Damages – Compensation for the injury itself, set at a level that matches the seriousness of your injury, the amount of pain you’ve endured and the longevity of the injury.

Special Damages – Compensation for financial losses you’re suffered because of your personal injury. This includes things like loss of earnings, medical fees, and travel expenses.

Why Choose Reid Black?

We’ve been guiding people in exactly the same position as you to make personal injury claims in Northern Ireland since 1993. Our experienced personal injury solicitors will use all of that know-how to secure the payout you deserve.

Our Specialist Personal Injury Claim Solicitors

Our Specialist Personal Injury Claim Solicitors

Peter Lynch
Peter Lynch
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
  • Peter Lynch of Reid Black Solicitors is one of Northern Ireland’s Leading Road Traffic Accident Experts.
  • He will act for you solely and does not accept referrals from insurers or Accident Management companies thus ensuring we have your interests first.
  • Have an initial no-cost chat about any Road Traffic Accident to see if you have a case.
  • He acts in Car Accidents, Cycling & Motorbike Accidents and Pedestrian Accident Claims.
  • Peter will be able to Fast track your claim to get you the compensation you deserve.
Libby Smyth
Libby Smyth
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
  • Libby Smyth is one Northern Ireland’s leading Road Traffic Accident and Personal Injury Solicitors.
  • She will handle your Road Traffic Accident Claim effectively and efficiently, keeping your best interests as her prime concern.
  • Specialist in all types of personal injury claims, with a focus on Road Traffic Injury Claims.
  • Libby can expedite your injury claim to ensure you get your compensation as fast as possible.
  • If you’ve been injured as a result of a Road Traffic Accident, contact Libby today for free initial chat to see if you’re eligible for a claim.
Eilis McQuillan
Eilis McQuillan
14 YEARS EXPERIENCE
  • Elis McQuillan has extensive experience dealing with Road Traffic Accident Claims in Northern Ireland.
  • She will prioritise your interest’s first and act solely on your behalf.
  • Specialist in all types of Road Traffic Accident Claims and Litigation, including Car Accidents, Cycling Accidents and Motorbike Accidents.
  • Ellis can Fast Track your Road Traffic Accident Claim, so you get your compensation as soon as possible.
  • Contact Ellis today for a free initial consultation to determine if you’re entitled to a Road Traffic Accident Claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Relatively simple personal injury claims — such as when the negligent party admits responsibility — can be settled in a few months. Cases in which responsibility is disputed, your injuries are more serious and the potential payout is higher can take longer. A longer process can be beneficial in making sure the long-term impact of your injury is fully understood.
Around 3-5% of personal injury claims go to court. We settle the overwhelming majority of personal injury claims without going to court — but we will always keep this option on the table if the negligent party refuses to accept responsibility or agree to an appropriate payout.
The pre-action protocol for personal injury claims is a series of steps both parties are expected to take before court proceedings are issued. It includes things like issuing a letter of notification that a claim will be made; addressing immediate rehabilitation and medical needs; issuing a letter of claim detailing the facts of the case, the nature of the injuries and any associated costs; and allowing time for a response to each of these.
Yes, we will arrange for you to have a medical assessment because it is important to make sure that no injuries have been overlooked before making your claim.
No, certainly not before talking to us first. The amount of compensation we will secure through a personal injury claim is almost certain to be more than what the insurer is offering.
You can still make a personal injury claim. Your payout will be adjusted to reflect the extent to which you were responsible.
Yes, you can claim for injuries you suffered abroad. Please get in touch to discuss the best way of doing this — and do so as soon as possible because the time limit for claims is as low as one year in some countries.
Yes, you should be able to change your personal injury solicitor at any stage but it’s best to do so as early as possible.
‘No win, no fee’ personal injury claims are not allowed in Northern Ireland. Instead, we offer free initial legal advice on your claim and a range of ethical alternatives that ensure you keep 100% of your compensation, often at no cost to you.

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If you would like to discuss the specifics of your personal injury claim in more detail, just get in touch for some free initial legal advice.

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      I would like to thank Reid Black solicitors for the outstanding work you have done for all the veterans who have mostly suffered in silence and would never have thought to start any sort of compensation claim against the MOD,also to find out that your firm does not take a penny from the veteran's settlement just shows the amazing integrity of Reid Black.read more
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      07:02 26 Nov 23
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      10:30 14 Aug 24
      I reached out to Reid Black Solicitors in order to gain compensation for my hearing loss while serving in the Armed Forces. From the beginning I knew I was in the right hands. It proved to be true after a few years of legal wrangling with the MOD I received my compensation. A big thank you to David and the team, fully recommended.read more
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      15:52 01 Sep 24
      Thanks very much to David French for all his help with my hearing claim from September 2021, it did take a long while and to be honest I didn’t expect to receive anything at all. I was really shocked when he called me on Friday 30th August 2024 and I’m really pleased with my settlement. 10/10 Reid and Black. It was definitely worth the wait. Thanks again Martynread more
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      08:28 04 Oct 24
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