Personal Injury Solicitors in Bristol & Swindon
No win no fee personal injury solicitors in Bristol and Swindon
If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you do not have to face it alone. VWV’s specialist personal injury solicitors help individuals and families across Bristol, Swindon and the South West secure compensation, rehabilitation and financial support after accidents and medical negligence.
In suitable cases, we act on a no win no fee basis. Our team handles road traffic, workplace and public liability claims. We also act in serious injury and clinical negligence cases.
We support clients in Bristol, Swindon and Bath. We also help people in surrounding areas, including Keynsham, Yate, Bradley Stoke, Thornbury, Bradford-On-Avon, Frome, Portishead, Chippenham, Marlborough and Royal Wootton Bassett.
Why choose VWV for your Bristol personal injury claim?
When you are recovering from an injury, the right legal team can make a real difference to your claim and your rehabilitation. Our personal injury and clinical negligence specialists give you practical, compassionate advice tailored to your circumstances.
We know compensation is only one part of recovery. Wherever possible, we work to secure early access to rehabilitation, specialist treatment and support services to help you rebuild your life.
Our team has extensive experience of complex and high-value claims involving catastrophic injuries, brain injuries, spinal injuries and fatal accidents. You will have a dedicated solicitor who guides you through every stage with clear advice and regular updates.
Can I make a personal injury claim?
If another person, organisation or healthcare provider was wholly or partly responsible for your injury, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Claims can follow road traffic accidents, accidents at work, accidents in public places and negligent medical treatment.
Compensation can help cover the physical, emotional and financial impact of your injury, including:
Lost earnings
Rehabilitation costs
Care needs
Future expenses.
You usually have three years from the date of your accident to start court proceedings. The three years may run from the date you first knew negligence may have caused your injury, as set out in the Limitation Act 1980. Different time limits can apply for children and for adults who lack mental capacity.
If a loved one cannot manage their own affairs, we can help you pursue a claim on their behalf. We work closely with our Court of Protection team where appropriate.
Personal injury claims we handle in Bristol and Swindon
Can you claim?
If someone else is responsible, fully or partly, for your injury, you may be entitled to compensation. We handle claims from road accidents, workplace incidents, accidents in public places, medical negligence, criminal injury and more.
If a loved one lacks mental capacity to claim, we can help you to claim on their behalf. Our Court of Protection team can help manage any awarded compensation.
A brain injury can affect every part of your life, from your independence and work to your education and relationships. Even injuries first described as moderate can cause long-term cognitive, physical and emotional difficulties.
We act for people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries in road traffic and cycling accidents. We also help after workplace incidents, falls from height and accidents in public places. Early rehabilitation and specialist treatment are vital, so we can seek interim payments to fund care and support while your claim progresses.
When medical treatment falls below an acceptable standard, the consequences can be devastating for patients and their families. If you have suffered avoidable harm because of delayed diagnosis, surgical errors or medication mistakes, our specialist clinical negligence solicitors can help you seek answers and secure compensation.
We advise clients treated by National Health Service (NHS) and private providers across Bristol, Swindon and the South West, including:
Southmead Hospital
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
St Michael’s Hospital
Great Western Hospital in Swindon
Royal United Hospital Bath
Other hospitals, clinics and providers across the region.
Where appropriate, we can help secure funding for rehabilitation, specialist therapies and long-term support.
Road traffic accidents are a common cause of injury across Bristol, Swindon and the surrounding areas. We regularly act for drivers, passengers and cyclists as well as pedestrians and motorcyclists. We help people injured on major routes, including:
M4 and M5
A4174 Ring Road
A420 and A419
A38.
We also act for people injured on local roads across the region. Whether you have suffered whiplash, a psychological injury or a catastrophic injury, we can help you pursue compensation and access the support you need. We can also help where the driver responsible was uninsured or cannot be identified.
Bristol and Swindon have a varied economy, from aerospace and engineering to logistics, manufacturing and healthcare. Many employers take health and safety seriously. However, accidents can still happen where the right precautions have not been taken.
We act for employees injured in falls from height, manual handling accidents, machinery incidents and construction site accidents. We also help people injured in warehouses and unsafe working environments. Our aim is to make the claims process as straightforward as possible while you focus on recovery.
If unsafe conditions in a shop, restaurant or public building caused your injury, you may be entitled to compensation.
We help with claims involving slips and trips, defective flooring, uneven surfaces and poor maintenance. We also act where inadequate lighting or falling objects caused your injury. We will investigate what happened, gather the evidence and give you clear advice on your prospects of success.
Losing a loved one in an accident or through negligent medical treatment is incredibly difficult. We provide compassionate support to families across Bristol, Swindon and the South West while we investigate what happened and pursue compensation where appropriate.
We assist with fatal accident and dependency claims. We also act after workplace fatalities, road traffic fatalities and deaths caused by clinical negligence. We can also support you through the inquest and represent you at the Coroner’s Court where required. Throughout, our focus is on clear guidance and practical support.
Rehabilitation and early support
A successful claim is about more than compensation. Early access to treatment and rehabilitation can have a significant impact on your recovery and long-term outcome.
Where possible, we work with insurers and defendants to secure funding for rehabilitation early in your claim. This may include:
Physiotherapy
Occupational therapy
Psychological support
Specialist medical treatment
Care assistance
Accommodation adaptations.
For people with life-changing injuries, early intervention can help maximise independence and quality of life.
How much does a personal injury claim cost?
Everyone should have access to justice without financial risk. Many of our cases run on a no win no fee basis, so you do not pay our fees if your claim is unsuccessful.
If your claim succeeds, our success fee is capped at 25% of your compensation. We never take it from compensation for future financial losses, such as future earnings.
We will explain every funding option, including legal expenses insurance, at your initial consultation.
How long will my claim take?
The length of your claim depends on how complex it is and whether the other side disputes liability. On average, claims take between one and two years to settle. Serious injury claims can take longer because of the medical evidence required.
Supporting clients across Bristol, Swindon and the South West
Bristol and Swindon are two of the South West’s most significant economic centres. Every day, thousands of people travel between them for work, healthcare and leisure.
As a result, we regularly support clients injured on the M4 and M5 corridors. We also act for people hurt in manufacturing and logistics workplaces and in public places across the region. We understand the challenges facing patients and families affected by medical negligence.
Wherever your injury happened in the South West, we are committed to helping you secure the best possible outcome.
Nicola Bickham's ability to deal with complex medical evidence and liaise with experts without recourse to counsel is excellent. She has excellent insight into how a claim should be run and is empathetic with clients, but willing to give straightforward and robust advice.
FAQs
If negligent treatment at an NHS or private provider caused you avoidable harm, you may be able to bring a clinical negligence claim. We can advise you on your options and whether you have grounds to pursue compensation.
If your employer failed to take reasonable steps to protect your health and safety, and you were injured as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. Get in touch to discuss your situation further.
In suitable cases, yes. If your claim succeeds, our success fee is capped at 25% of your compensation. We will explain all your funding options at your initial consultation.
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