Porter Wood Law Personal Injury Solicitors

The amount of compensation you may be entitled to depends on your individual circumstances. To figure out what your claim might be worth, we’ll look at things like:

The seriousness of your injury and how long it takes you to recover.
Any earnings you’ve lost, including overtime and bonuses.
If the injury will affect your ability to earn in the future.
The cost of any medical treatment, therapy, or rehabilitation.
Any extra help you've needed at home, or changes you've had to make to your house or car.

Once we have a full picture of how the accident has affected you, we can give you a clearer estimate based on official court guidelines.

At Porter Wood Law, all the claims we handle are on a "No Win, No Fee" basis. In simple terms, this means:

There are no upfront costs to get the claim started
If your claim isn’t successful, you won’t owe us any legal fees.
If we win your case, our fee is a pre-agreed percentage that’s taken from your compensation, which is usually 25%.

We’ll explain everything clearly, with no jargon, and make sure you’re completely happy with the arrangement before we go ahead. There are no hidden surprises.

Every case is different, so there’s no set timeline. But to give you a rough idea:

Straightforward cases where it’s clear who was at fault, can often be settled in 6 to 9 months.
More complex claims, or those where the other side disputes responsibility, might take 12 to 18 months or more.
For very serious injuries, it can take longer because it's important to fully understand the long-term impact before settling your claim.

No matter how long it takes, we’ll keep you updated every step of the way. If the other side admits they were at fault, we can also apply for early partial payments to help you financially while we work to settle your full claim.