One of the most common questions people ask when starting a personal injury claim is: how long is this going to take? The honest answer is that it depends — on the type of accident, the severity of your injuries, whether the defendant admits liability, and how quickly your injuries stabilise.
This guide sets out realistic timescales by claim type, explains the stages of a personal injury claim, and identifies the factors most likely to speed up or delay your case.

Broken pavements, sunken kerbs, and pothole-ridden roads cause thousands of injuries across England and Wales every year. If you tripped on an uneven pavement slab, fell into a pothole, or were injured by a defect on a public highway, you may be entitled to claim compensation from the responsible local authority.
Claiming against a council can feel daunting, but the legal framework is clear and NJS Law handles these cases every day — on a No Win, No Fee basis, with no upfront cost to you.

Slipping on a wet floor, tripping over a raised pavement slab, or falling because of a poorly maintained step — these accidents happen every day across England and Wales. If you were injured in a slip, trip, or fall that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
This guide explains who is legally responsible, what you need to prove, what your claim could be worth, and how to start the process with no upfront cost.