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Interim Payments in Personal Injury Claims — What Are They and Can I Get One?
Personal Injury

Interim Payments in Personal Injury Claims — What Are They and Can I Get One

Personal injury claims can take months or years to settle. In the meantime, you may be off work, facing medical bills, requiring paid care, or needing to adapt your home. An interim payment is a payment made to you before your claim finally settles — a payment on account of the compensation you are expected to receive — so that you do not have to wait for the full settlement process to access funds you genuinely need.
This guide explains what interim payments are, when you can get one, how much you can receive, and how the process works.

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Road Traffic Accident

Bus and Train Accident Claims: Your Rights as a Passenger

Millions of people travel by bus and train every day in England and Wales. The vast majority of journeys are uneventful — but accidents do happen. Whether you were injured in a collision, thrown forward by sudden braking, fell on a wet bus step, or slipped on a train platform, you may be entitled to compensation from the transport operator responsible.
This guide explains who is legally responsible, what you can claim, and how to pursue your rights as a passenger — on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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Pedestrian Accident Claims What You Are Entitled To
Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian Accident Claims What You Are Entitled To

Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian is one of the most traumatic and physically devastating types of road accident. Without any protective barrier between you and the vehicle, even a low-speed impact can result in serious injury. If you or a family member has been injured as a pedestrian due to a driver’s negligence — or due to a poorly maintained road or pavement — you are entitled to claim compensation.

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Motorbike Accident Claims A Complete Guide to Compensation
Motorbike Accident

Motorbike Accident Claims: A Complete Guide to Compensation: A Complete Guide to Compensation

Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in England and Wales. Without the protection of a vehicle body, a crash that would leave a car driver shaken can leave a rider with life-changing injuries. If you have been injured in a motorbike accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence — whether a car driver, a lorry, poor road conditions, or an uninsured motorist — you have the right to claim compensation.

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Whiplash Claims Under the 2021 Reform What You Need to Know
Road Traffic Accident

Whiplash Claims Under the 2021 Reform: What You Need to Know

If you have suffered a whiplash injury in a road traffic accident, the rules that govern your compensation changed significantly on 31 May 2021. The Civil Liability Act 2018 and the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021 introduced a fixed tariff system that sets the maximum compensation most whiplash claimants can receive, replacing the previous approach where solicitors and insurers negotiated an amount based on individual circumstances.
This guide explains exactly what changed, how the tariff works, who it does and does not apply to, and how NJS Law can still help you get everything you are entitled to under the new rules.

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Can I Change My Personal Injury Solicitor?
Personal Injury

Can I Change My Personal Injury Solicitor

Yes — you have the right to change your personal injury solicitor at any point during your claim, for any reason. You are not locked in. If you are unhappy with the service you are receiving, concerned about the progress of your case, or have simply lost confidence in your current firm, you can instruct a new solicitor to take over.

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