personal injury

Legal500 Leading law firmChambers and Partners logo 2012Each year we deal with thousands of personal injury cases. Every single one of them is unique.

If you have been injured, had an accident or been affected by disease at work, you could have a claim for compensation. We can advise you on whether you have a case and the likely prospects of success. We handle personal injury claims including:

Your case will be handled by a personal injury specialist, with years of experience in the industry, who will provide you with expert legal advice tailored to your own needs and circumstances. As well as helping you achieve financial compensation, we can also help with advice and assistance in relation to rehabilitation and how to cope with changes in the future.

We do not act for insurance companies - so there is never any conflict of interest.

All our personal injuries services are offered on a no win no fee basis.

if you are a member of one of the Trade Unions we represent, all personal injury services are free - click here for the Trade Union personal injury page.

For more information, download our compensation guide.

Industry testimonials

"Walker Smith Way is 'prepared to take on difficult cases and fight them hard'. Practice head Neil Turnbull recently settled a £1m-plus serious head injury claim. Mark Denholm is 'approachable, conscientious and hardworking, and has excellent judgement'. The firm's key clients are trade unions such as Unite and 
USDAW" Legal 500 - the leading guide to the UK legal industry, 2012 edition

"This team is "thorough and meticulous" in its approach to personal injury cases. The firm handles a broad spectrum of work, including catastrophic injury and occupational disease matters. A significant volume of the firm's work is obtained through referrals from trade unions.

Jonathan Sharples is noted for his "innovative and focused" approach and "high standards of preparation" on personal injury matters. His practice is centred around high-value cases involving brain and spinal cord injuries." Chambers & Partners - the leading guide to the UK legal industry, 2012 edition