Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Archives | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Rehabilitation and Recovery | An Important Part of the Personal Injury Claims Process

When people think about personal injury claims, they often focus on compensation – and understandably so. But one of the most important and sometimes overlooked aspects of a claim is rehabilitation. In fact, the law recognises that supporting your recovery is just as vital as financial redress.

Why Do You Need to See My Medical Records as Part of the Claims Process?

One of the most common questions we receive from clients during the claims process is "Why do you need to access my medical records?"

A Solicitor’s Guide to No Win No Fee Agreements

For many individuals considering legal action—particularly in personal injury or civil claims—the cost of pursuing a case can be a significant concern. A common and effective solution to this is the No Win No Fee arrangement, formally known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This legal structure has become an essential mechanism in promoting access to justice, allowing claimants to pursue compensation without the burden of immediate legal fees.

Medical Negligence Case Study – A Failure to Diagnose and Treat Lung Cancer

We settled a claim for a client following a delay in diagnosing and treating lung cancer in his late wife. Earlier identification of his wife's condition would have resulted in her receiving treatment and also not passing away when she did.

Limitation Dates | Why the date of your accident matters when pursuing a compensation claim

When a person enquires whether we can pursue a personal injury claim on their behalf following an accident we must consider, amongst other things, when the accident took place. In England, court proceedings in respect of an accident claim must be issued by the limitation date as set down in the Limitation Act 1980.

An Accident at Work Case Study to Mark APIL Injury Awareness Week – 23 to 27 June 2025

Our client, John, contacted Sills & Betteridge for advice following a slipping accident at work whereby he sustained a significant knee injury. Liability for this accident was admitted by the employer.