Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, our experienced Personal Injury lawyers can help you achieve the compensation you need and deserve.

We handle a wide range of personal injury claims, including road traffic accidents for all road users including pedestrians and cyclists or motorcyclists, workplace accident claims, slips and trips, and accidents in public places. Whether your injury is minor or life-changing, we are committed to helping to put you back into the position you would have been in but for the accident, in so far as is possible.

Our specialist personal injury lawyers understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact a person can suffer having been injured in accident.

We take time to understand the aftermath of the accident and the impact on your daily life. We work with you and your loved ones to ensure your claim fully reflects the extent of the injuries and losses you have suffered, any ongoing symptoms you have and your prognosis including any future impact on your work, finance or quality of life.

We can assist with treatment by working with insurers and rehabilitation providers to help you achieve your maximum recovery.

We offer straightforward, practical legal advice every step of the way to support you through the claims process.

Our Personal Injury claims are handled on a No Win, No Fee basis, allowing you to pursue your claim without worrying about any upfront legal fees.

Contact our team today for a free initial discussion. We’ll assess your circumstances, explain your legal options, and advise whether you may be eligible to make a claim.

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Why Choose Penmans for Your Personal Injury Claim?

When dealing with personal injury claims, you need to be able to trust the advice you are given.

Our expertise and experience mean that we can confidently handle any claim.

We are a leading personal injury law firm in Coventry and have come to know the community well. If you are looking for a local personal injury lawyer, we are here to help you.

You can relax in the knowledge that our no-win-no-fee structure means that you will only be charged if we succeed.

Every situation is unique, so we make sure that you receive tailored legal support designed with you in mind.

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Public Liability claims

Public liability claims can be brought by members of the public who have suffered a personal injury in a public place.

Occupiers of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, car parks and other premises have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors.

Local authorities and Councils have a duty to maintain public spaces to reduce any risk of injury to the public.

Accidents can happy for many reasons, including uneven ground or flooring, defective paving, wet or slippery surfaces, poor lighting, obstructions, loose cables and other hazards that have not been properly identified or repaired. Businesses and property owners are expected to carry out regular inspections and take reasonable steps to help prevent avoidable accidents.

Our experienced Personal Injury lawyers will carefully investigate the circumstances of your accident, including whether appropriate inspection and maintenance systems were in place and followed correctly. We understand that your injury may have caused or continues to have a significant impact on your daily life, recovery, work, and future wellbeing, and we work to ensure any claim properly reflects this.

Where appropriate, we can also assist with access to rehabilitation and treatment during your recovery.

Our claims are handled on a No Win, No Fee basis, allowing you to pursue a claim without worrying about upfront legal costs. We offer straightforward legal advice and will advise you openly and honestly from the outset providing you with our assessment of the prospects of success.

Find out if you qualify for a public liability compensation claim by contacting our team for a free initial discussion. We can guide you through the process and advise whether you may be eligible to make a claim.

Trips and Slips

Local Authorities, ‘the Council’ to most of us, have a duty of care to maintain the public highway. This includes not only the road surface, but the footpaths and street “furniture”. If you are injured in the street because of a defect then they may be liable to pay compensation.

The Council may have a defence if they can establish that they had a reasonable system for inspection and repair which they followed. Unfortunately, we often find that accidents in the street have happened because the Council have not followed their own system for inspection (or even worse, have inspected but then not repaired). If that happens, then we can help you pursue a claim.

We can work on a “no-win-no-fee” basis so we can help establish the facts and IF the Council have a valid defence then we will tell you without you having incurred any expense. We work with legal expenses insurers to progress suitable cases with no risk or expense to you.

Accidents at Work

Employers have a duty of care to ensure you are safe at work. Safe place, safe system, safe machinery and safe access. If you have suffered an injury at work then you may be entitled to compensation.

Poor working practices and maintenance, a failure to give appropriate training & supervision or a disregard for safety regulations can all lead to avoidable injury. Employers who do not take all necessary or reasonable steps are liable for the consequences and we can help in claims for compensation.

Bad working practices, such as poor lifting techniques, or an absence of adequate risk assessments, can often lead to repetitive strain injuries and back problems.

We can help you to claim compensation and get you back to work as quickly as possible.

Road Traffic Accidents

Road accidents are amongst the most common cause of personal injury in the UK.

Have you been injured in a road traffic accident as a driver or passenger? Maybe you have suffered an injury and loss whilst on a motorbike or out cycling? Have you been injured simply as a pedestrian?

We can provide practical support by arranging with third party insurers early rehabilitation such as physiotherapy and will work with you to identify all of your losses arising from your accident.

FAQ

What Does ‘No Win, No Fee’ Mean?

‘No Win, No Fee’ (also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement) means exactly what it says:

If your claim is not successful, you won’t pay any legal fees.
If your claim is successful, our costs are covered through an agreed percentage or contribution from your compensation.

This approach allows you to pursue justice and compensation without paying anything upfront – making legal help accessible when you need it most.

When Does ‘No Win, No Fee’ Apply?

We offer No Win, No Fee agreements across a range of cases, including:

Personal Injury Claims – accidents at work, public liability claims, slips and trips, road traffic accident and more.
Clinical Negligence Claims – where medical treatment has caused avoidable harm.
Criminal Injuries Compensation (CICA) Claims – for victims of violent crime.

In every case, we’ll explain the agreement clearly from the outset, so you know exactly how it works before you decide to proceed.

Are There Any Hidden Costs?

No – transparency is at the heart of how we work.
We’ll explain all potential costs before your claim begins, so there are no surprises later on.

For example, in CICA claims, the scheme does not pay legal costs (except in cases involving injuries to children), so our fee is only payable if you receive an award. If the CICA reject your application, you don’t pay anything.

Why Clients Choose Penmans Solicitors?

Our friendly and experienced legal team will:

Assess your eligibility for a No Win, No Fee claim.
Handle your application or court process from start to finish.
Keep you informed every step of the way.
Ensure you receive the maximum compensation you’re entitled to.

With over 50 years of combined experience, our dedicated team (hyperlink to our people) has helped people throughout the UK secure fair outcomes after accidents, medical negligence or violent crime.

Book a free initial consultation today.

Good To Know

Penmans Solicitors is Lexcel-accredited by the Law Society of England and Wales, recognising our commitment to excellence in legal practice management and client care.

We are also a registered member of APIL (the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) and fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), giving you complete confidence in the quality, expertise and integrity of our services.

Our Team

Samantha Phillips Legal Executive, Coventry Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

024 76226575 samantha.phillips@penmanssolicitors.co.uk

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