A Solicitor-Led Process Focused on Recovery and Lifelong Security.
We are the firm committed to securing not just compensation, but comprehensive rehabilitation for catastrophic injuries. We are an APIL Accredited firm and backed by a transparent, client-first financial commitment.
Step 1
Your First Step – The Free Case Review
The essential first step is a Free Case Review—it is confidential, free of charge, and carries zero obligation. We prioritise immediate access to a specialist solicitor.
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Call our dedicated lines to speak directly with a specialist solicitor. Freephone: 0800 163 622 / Local: 0114 2678780
Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Visit our office (275 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8NX). You are guaranteed to be seen by a solicitor for your free review.
Complete our secure form for a full review and a callback at your earliest convenience.
Step 2
The Immediate Intervention & Rehabilitation Process
The moment you instruct us, we move to put specialist care in place.
- Same-Day Consultation: A senior solicitor—Ralph Clark, Christopher Chappell, or Richard Meggitt—will arrange a home or hospital visit, often on the same day.
- Immediate Needs Assessment (INA): We immediately enforce the Rehabilitation Code (2015) to fund an Immediate Needs Assessment (INA)
- Funding Commitment: If the insurer delays funding, we will fund the INA and the initial rehabilitation package ourselves to ensure your recovery starts immediately.
- Practical Support: We provide free psychological therapy (for the injured person and their family) and arrange and pay for taxis to medical appointments.
- No Win No Fee & Loan: We offer our bespoke No Win No Fee Agreement (CFA). We also provide an immediate interest-free loan of up to £5,000 for urgent expenses while interim payments are secured.
- Medical Evidence Costs: We fund the entire cost of the medical evidence upfront, covering substantial disbursements without any financial risk to you.
Step 3
Legal Authority, Strategy & Resolution
We build your claim using the strongest expert evidence and resolve it through top-tier negotiation and litigation expertise.
- APIL & SIG: Our firm is an APIL Accredited Practice and Richard Meggitt is an APIL Accredited Senior Litigator. We commit to the Serious Injury Guide (SIG), ensuring a transparent, best-practice approach.
- Barrister Involvement: We involve specialist Barristers from top-tier chambers (e.g., 4KBW and Ropewalk Chambers) early to advise on complex strategy.
You may find this video clip useful, which discusses the specialised guidance used for catastrophic injury cases: APIL Guide to Catastrophic Injury Claims short clip
- Valuation: Major Trauma cases typically take 2 to 4 years to settle.
- Negotiation: The majority of claims are resolved at a Joint Settlement Meeting (JSM).
- Litigation: If proceedings are required, we will issue them in the High Court, demonstrating our experience in complex, high-value claims.
Step 4
Specialised Expertise (Injury Focus)
Our expertise ensures we instruct the precise multidisciplinary panel needed to prove the unique damages of your specific injury.
| Injury Type | Specialist Focus & Valuation Strategy | Key Expert Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Focus is on securing Court of Protection involvement and funding Future Care & Case Management (the largest head of damage) over a lifetime. | Consultant Neurologists / Neuro-Psychologists |
| Severe Burn & Scarring | Valuation focuses on the lifelong cost of Future Reconstructive Surgery and quantifying Psychological Damages. | Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon |
| Amputation / Loss of Limb | Focuses on the lifetime cost of prosthetics and quantifying Phantom Limb Pain. We instruct specialist providers like Dorset Orthopaedics. | Prosthetist/Orthotist Expert |
| Chronic Pain Disorders | Litigation focuses on defending causation for conditions like CRPS/FND. Valuation covers long-term pain management and functional loss. | Pain Management Expert / Consultant Neurologist |
Step 5
Financial Security & Lifelong Protection
- PPO Strategy: We advise on the suitability of using Periodic Payment Orders (PPOs)—tax-free annual payments—to guarantee a secure, inflation-proofed income stream to cover future care costs.
- Trust Setup: We work with financial experts like Frenkel Topping to set up a Personal Injury Trust (PIT) to safeguard the settlement.
- Children’s Claims: Compensation involving children must be approved by the High Court and paid into a protected account under the Court of Protection’s authority.
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