Suffering a serious injury can turn your world upside down. One moment you’re working, driving, or walking through town, the next, you’re dealing with life-changing physical and emotional consequences. If this has happened to you due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to claim serious injury compensation.
Serious injuries are more than just physical damage – they affect your independence, ability to earn, mental wellbeing, and your relationships with others. In Northenden, a close-knit suburb with a mix of residential streets, busy roads like Palatine Road, and local businesses, these types of injuries can have an enormous effect on individuals and families alike.
Marley Solicitors understands the long-term impact of catastrophic injuries. We’ve helped countless clients in and around Northenden recover the compensation they need to rebuild their lives. Whether your injury was caused by a workplace accident, road collision, or medical negligence, we offer tailored legal support you can trust.
What is a serious injury?
A serious injury is one that results in long-term or permanent damage to your body or brain. These injuries often require major medical treatment, long recovery periods, and sometimes lifelong care. Some examples include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage resulting in paralysis
- Amputations or crush injuries
- Severe burns and permanent scarring
- Major fractures and orthopaedic injuries
- Blindness or loss of hearing
- Chronic pain or neurological complications
- Psychological trauma such as PTSD
These injuries often require multiple surgeries, rehabilitation programmes, specialist therapies and even home adaptations. Serious injury compensation can cover all these costs, as well as compensate you for pain, suffering, and loss of life enjoyment.
Can I claim serious injury compensation in Northenden?
Yes. If your injury was caused by someone else’s actions or failure to act; whether in the workplace, on the road or in a public space, you have the legal right to seek compensation. In Northenden, claims often arise from:
- Road traffic accidents on routes like Princess Parkway or near Northenden’s junction with the M60
- Falls at work, especially in warehouses, retail, and manual labour settings.
- Machinery accidents in local production and packaging facilities
- Unsafe conditions in rented housing
- Medical negligence during surgery, diagnosis, or childbirth
- Cycling and pedestrian accidents near busy crossings
Even if the incident seems minor at first, the long-term effects may be serious. Always get medical advice, document the details and speak to a solicitor as soon as possible.
How much compensation could I receive?
Serious injury compensation can vary widely. The amount you receive will depend on:
- The severity of the injury
- How your life has been affected (physically, mentally and financially)
- Your recovery prospects
- Whether you’ll be able to return to work
- The cost of care, treatment, and future medical needs
Here are some illustrative figures (these are broad guidelines only):
- Moderate brain damage – £85,000–£200,000
- Spinal cord injury (partial or complete paralysis) – £100,000–£350,000+
- Amputation of a leg or arm – £90,000–£280,000
- Multiple serious fractures – £50,000–£150,000
- Severe burns or scarring – £70,000–£250,000
- Loss of eyesight (both eyes) – £200,000–£300,000+
In addition to general damages, your claim may include special damages such as:
- Loss of earnings (past and future)
- Private medical treatment
- Home modifications (e.g. wheelchair access, stairlifts)
- Rehabilitation support
- Counselling and mental health care
- Travel expenses related to treatment
A full medical and financial assessment is essential for calculating a fair award. Marley Solicitors works with medical experts and financial analysts to ensure every aspect of your loss is accounted for.
What if my injury happened at work?
Workplace accidents are a common source of serious injury. If your employer failed to maintain a safe working environment, you can bring a claim. Common causes include:
- Lack of training or safety gear
- Poor maintenance of machinery
- Unsafe handling procedures
- Slips or trips in cluttered work areas
- Exposure to hazardous materials
In Northenden, we regularly see serious workplace injuries in local warehouses, logistics centres, and maintenance roles. Marley Solicitors handles these cases under no win, no fee agreements – meaning no upfront legal costs and no legal fees unless your case succeeds.
What is a no win, no fee agreement?
A no win, no fee agreement (also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement) allows you to pursue serious injury compensation without paying any upfront legal fees. Here’s what it means for you:
- No upfront payments – We start your claim without charging legal fees
- No financial risk – If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t owe us anything
- Fair terms – If your claim succeeds, our fee is deducted from your compensation and is capped by law
- Complete transparency – All fees and deductions are clearly explained before you proceed
What’s involved in making a serious injury claim?
You don’t have to manage the process alone. Marley Solicitors will guide you through every stage, providing regular updates and straightforward advice. The process includes:
- Free consultation – We discuss your injury, assess your eligibility, and answer your questions
- Investigation and evidence collection – We gather reports, witness statements and medical records
- Independent medical assessment – This determines the impact and future outlook of your injury
- Valuation of your claim – Including current losses and projected future costs
- Negotiation – We handle all negotiations with insurers and defence solicitors
- Court proceedings (if needed) – Most claims settle out of court, but we are prepared to represent you at trial if necessary
Many of our clients in Northenden have never made a legal claim before. We explain everything clearly, avoid jargon, and act in your best interests at every turn.
Local recovery support in Northenden
If you’ve been seriously injured, you may need help from medical and rehabilitation services in or near Northenden. We regularly refer clients to:
- Wythenshawe Hospital – The closest major hospital, offering trauma and orthopaedic surgery
- Northenden Group Practice – A well-known local GP for injury follow-up and referrals
- South Manchester Physiotherapy – For post-surgical mobility and rehabilitation therapy
- Brookdale View Nursing Home – For long-term care needs
- Private therapists and psychologists – Many are available in Northenden and Didsbury for emotional recovery
These local services often form part of your long-term support network. Their costs can be included in your claim.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a claim on someone else’s behalf?
Yes. If the injured person is a child, lacks mental capacity, or has passed away, you can bring a claim as a litigation friend or on behalf of their estate.
What if I was partly to blame for my injury?
You may still be able to claim. In many cases, compensation is reduced in line with shared responsibility. This is called contributory negligence. For example, if you are 25% responsible, you would receive 75% of the full amount.
How long do I have to claim?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the injury, or from when you first realised it was serious. Children have until age 21. If the injury caused mental incapacity, the time limit may be extended.
What are interim payments?
If your case is strong, we may be able to secure early payments before the final settlement. These can help with urgent costs like medical bills or lost income.
Why Marley Solicitors?
Our clients in Northenden value our personal, responsive and expert legal service. Serious injury claims are complex, and getting them right requires experience, local knowledge, and a genuine commitment to your recovery.
- We work on no win, no fee terms, that means no upfront costs
- We understand local needs and services in Northenden
- We liaise directly with medical experts
- We handle negotiations and court processes on your behalf
- We offer full transparency on costs and outcomes
Your next step starts here
If you’ve suffered a serious injury in Northenden, Marley Solicitors is here to support you from start to finish. We know how difficult the journey can be, and we’re committed to making it as smooth and stress-free as possible. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Don’t delay. Your recovery, financial security and future wellbeing could depend on it.
