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Serious injury solicitors

We advise on serious injury claims, providing specialist legal support to help you access compensation, rehabilitation, and support for the future.

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We help clients protect their future and secure the support they need after a life-changing accident.

A serious injury or life-changing event can have a profound impact on you and your family, affecting your health, finances, independence and future plans. Our specialist teams provide expert legal advice and support across personal injury, medical negligence, and related matters, helping you understand your options and secure the support you need.

We look beyond the immediate claim to consider the wider implications of your circumstances, including rehabilitation, financial security, and long-term care needs. Whether you are seeking compensation following an accident or medical negligence, need advice on protecting a settlement through a personal injury trust, or require support with Court of Protection matters, our experienced solicitors provide clear, compassionate guidance at every stage.

  • We consider the full impact of the injury, including rehabilitation, ongoing care, loss of earnings, and future needs, to help secure the maximum compensation.
  • Where appropriate, we seek interim payments to help fund rehabilitation, treatment, and essential support while the claim progresses.
  • As a leading law firm, we combine specialist serious injury expertise with support from teams across the firm to provide comprehensive advice for complex circumstances.
  • While we are prepared to take matters as far as necessary, we aim to resolve claims efficiently and achieve settlements without unnecessary court proceedings wherever possible.

Why use our serious injury solicitors?

Leading medical negligence and personal injury solicitors

As a leading law firm, we bring together specialist medical negligence and personal injury teams with extensive experience handling complex and high-value claims. Our solicitors include recognised experts and leaders in their respective fields, providing the expertise needed to secure maximum compensation, pursue interim payments where appropriate to support rehabilitation, and achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

Comprehensive support beyond your injury claim

Comprehensive support beyond your claim
A serious injury can create complex challenges beyond compensation. Where needed, our specialist Court of Protection and wider teams provide additional support with matters such as mental capacity, deputyship applications, home adaptations, and personal injury trusts, helping to protect your interests and plan for the future.

We are a leading full-service law firm

Boyes Turner is recognised as a leading law firm by Chambers UK and The Legal 500. As a full-service firm, we bring together specialist teams across multiple areas of law, allowing us to provide joined-up support for the complex issues that can arise following a serious injury or medical negligence claim. We also work closely with trusted professionals, including rehabilitation specialists, financial advisers, and other support providers, to help ensure you have access to the wider guidance and expertise you need for the future.

Contact us

If you would like advice regarding a serious injury or illness affecting you or a loved one, please complete the form and one of our experts will be in touch as soon as possible.

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0800 124 4845

What our clients say

Property Purchase – that extra mile!

Cara and Will were great the whole way through. Easy to get hold of. Thorough in their work and quick to act. Cara even went the extra mile to get us completed when she was actually unwell off work. Great service.
Rhys

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Removed A Lot Of The Stress

Nicola & Bethany helped me to agree the Consent Order with my ex partner. At a time of great stress and anxiety they were an efficient, approachable and friendly team who got things done as quickly and effectively. All of my interactions with them were professional but handled with sensitivity and empathy. 10/10
Lloyd

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Divorce Matters

The total of what is an emotionally challenging experience was helped very much by Paul Linsell and his team. Paul had a very realistic approach and took his time and patience to help through this matter, even when Boyes Turner were brought at the 11th hour they still made it happen successfully. I would also like to thank and voice my appreciation to Bethany Rowe who had both a very professional attitude and a great personal attitude that helped me to stay calm and collected. After the hearing they were eager to hear the result and I felt not just from a professional legal stance but from a personal point of view. To summarise this team is a team you want in your corner. Thank you ever so much again.
Alan Wilson

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Our solicitors’ expertise in medical negligence and personal injury claims and their dedication to improving the lives of their injured clients has been recognised by the legal profession and disability charities for over 30 years.
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