“The go-to solicitor for serious accident-at-work and disease cases” – The UK Legal 500.
“Sarah Peacock dealt with my case very well. She kept me informed with everything going on, and I got my compensation quicker than I thought it would take.” – Marie, N.
“Sarah Watson dealt with my claim from start to finish in a professional but caring and understanding manner. She offered expert advice throughout.” – Kelly, W.
“Excellent service from Vicki Wanless about a claim for asbestosis. Her advice was clear, concise and robust.” – Graham, F.
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No-win, no-fee personal injury lawyer
Sustained a personal injury? Your case may be suitable for our No-Win, No-Fee funding. If your claim is unsuccessful, we will not charge you for any work that we do for you.
Personal injury claims
As one of the North East’s leading personal injury solicitors, we have a proven track record of helping deliver personal injury compensation for those who are entitled to it.
Our team’s wide-reaching expertise means you can get support with claims for a huge range of different personal injury claims.
Discover the personal injury compensation available to you:
Serious and fatal injury
Begin your serious injury claim and access compensation for your injury, your post-injury care, rehabilitation and financial dependency.
Claim serious injury compensation
Accidents at work
If your employer has failed to train, supervise or provide adequate PPE, you may be entitled to compensation for an accident at work.
Claim compensation for accidents at work
Head injury
Head and brain injuries can have a huge impact on your health and quality of life, even leading to behavioural and personality changes.
Claim head injury compensation
Accidents in public
Negligence in public spaces can lead to injuries sustained through slips, trips and falls – you could be eligible to claim.
Claim compensation for accidents in public
Road traffic accidents
Have you been part of an avoidable road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault? Make a claim for road traffic accidents.
Claim compensation for road traffic accidents
Medical negligence
Misdoings on the part of your GP, dentist or at a hospital could mean you’re eligible for compensation for medical negligence.
Claim medical negligence compensation
What is a personal injury?
Under UK law, a personal injury is defined as any physical or psychological injury, disease or illness suffered by an individual due to the fault or negligence of another party.
Meet the personal injury lawyers
Sophia Yau-Rosher | Director
Charlotte Talbot | Director
Laura Mayne | Family Paralegal
Derek Pack | Solicitor & Deputy District Judge
Lauren Laverick | Solicitor
Claiming personal injury compensation
If a medical specialist determines your condition was caused or worsened by your working environment, you are able to claim compensation.
Our decades of experience fighting for personal injury claims in Newcastle means we have won cases concerning all manner of injuries, from work-related cancers and asbestos-related diseases to amputation, employer failure to supervise and more.
Talk to our friendly personal injury solicitors for an in-person or over-the-phone meeting and start making your injury claim today.
Personal injury compensation North East
Our Newcastle personal injury claim experts can help you get the compensation you deserve, whether you’re based in the city or anywhere across the North East.
Get in touch today and claim what you are owed following your injustice.
Call: 0191 232 3048
Email: enquire@beechampeacock.co.uk
Visit: 2nd Floor South, New England House, 10 Ridley Place, Newcastle, NE1 8JW
Personal injury FAQs
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Are Beecham Peacock claims handlers or solicitors?
We are a firm of solicitors. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and must abide by a strict set of practice rules.
At all times, your claim will be supervised by an experienced personal injury solicitor and not at any time dealt with by a claims handler. Our aim is not only to maximise the sum of compensation for you but also to ensure that you have the best quality of life available to you following an incident.
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I am not sure if I have a personal injury claim
That’s where we come in – give our team of personal injury solicitors a call today on 0191 249 4602 to discuss any potential claim. This discussion is free of charge and there is no obligation to use our services.
You can also email us with your query at enquire@beechampeacock.co.uk.
Again, any follow-up interview is completely free of charge and there is no obligation to use our services.
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I can’t afford to bring a personal injury claim
If you belong or used to belong to a Trade Union, they may fund your legal costs.
If this is not available to you, then we may be able to offer you our No Win-No Fee Scheme.
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My accident happened a long time ago
The general rule is that you have three years from the date of the accident to issue court proceedings against the person or organisation responsible for causing your personal injury.
In most cases, if you do not issue court proceedings within this time, you will not be able to bring a personal injury claim. However, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, in the case of a child, a claim can be made up until he/she reaches the age of 21.
If you fall outside this time period, please contact us anyway to discuss your personal injury claim further.
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How much compensation can I earn through my personal injury claim?
The amount of compensation you get from a personal injury claim will depend on the severity of the injury you suffered and the extent of your employer’s negligence.
Your compensation (known as damages) can be split into two parts:
General damages compensate you for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you have endured as a result of the accident. A medical report will be prepared on your injuries by an independent expert which will give us a clear idea as to the nature and extent of your injuries.
Your injuries are then valued by making comparisons with awards in similar cases, guidelines published by the Judicial Studies Board, and by adjusting them as necessary with the benefit of our experience.
Special damages compensate you for any reasonable financial losses incurred as a result of the accident, such as loss of earnings, travelling costs and care costs.
Therefore, it is very important that you keep all receipts and a careful note of what you spend. We will give you a specifically tailored document to help you to do this.
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How long will my claim take?
We will look to finish your personal injury claim as soon as possible. However, it might not always be in your best interest to rush a claim through to completion.
Ultimately, it all depends on the type of accident and the extent of the injuries you have suffered.
Personal injury claims typically take between six months and two years to finalise settlement of claims, but it’s possible that a claim takes longer. Each case is different and we will offer you guidance on when it is appropriate to settle the claim or issue court proceedings.
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I don’t want to make a personal injury claim against my employers in case I lose my job
An employer is not allowed to dismiss you if you are injured in an accident at work.
Also, please remember that by law, your employer has to have insurance to cover their employees for accidents at work. In reality, the insurance company will deal with the claim and pay your compensation, not your employer.
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Will I have to go to court?
Most cases are settled before they go to court. However, sometimes, it may be necessary to issue court proceedings if that is the best way of getting you the compensation you deserve, as quickly as possible.
We will advise you fully about what to expect at any court hearing and guide you through the court process, if necessary.
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I feel embarrassed about making a claim
There is no reason why you should put up with injury and pain caused by an accident which was somebody else’s fault. Please remember that as a victim of an accident which was not your fault and was caused by someone else, you are legally entitled to receive compensation.
Indeed, your claim will only succeed if we can show that someone has been negligent or has been in breach of a duty.
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Why Choose Us
- Over 180 years experience within our team of experts
- Highly qualified staff
- Industry recognition as a leading firm
- Extremely high customer satisfaction feedback
Contact our personal injury specialists today on
0191 232 3048
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