You may have suffered injuries as the result of being the driver of a vehicle, passenger of a vehicle, or cyclist.

Smith Jones deal with hundreds of Road Traffic Accident claims every year, from minor injury (whiplash) claims to catastrophic injuries (fatal accidents, head injury, brain damage etc.).

If the motorist was untraced or uninsured we may still be in a position to help you. The Motor Insurers Bureau are an industry scheme set up to provide compensation for those suffering injury as the result of untraced/uninsured motorists.

Smith Jones have particular expertise in dealing with Trip/Slip injuries where the injury was sustained on the highway, at work, or other premises (shopping centres etc.)

If you have suffered injuries as the result of a Trip/Slip it is essential that you contact us immediately before lodging any complaint.

It is always advisable to take photographs of the defect that caused you to Trip/Slip at the earliest opportunity and obtain details of any witnesses.

There are strict Laws that govern the workplace. These are complex and often misunderstood.

Smith Jones are expert in workplace accidents dealing with minor injury claims to claims of the utmost severity.

You may have suffered injuries as a result of a Trip/Slip at work, defective machinery, unsafe working practice or even suffered an industrial disease (asthma, asbestosis, mesothelioma, VWF, dermatitis), or by some other process.

Some clients are concerned at claiming against their employer – employers are obliged to insure against accidents and often will have little involvement as their insurer will deal with the action on their behalf.

If you have suffered injuries as the result of defective goods Smith Jones can help you.

We have dealt with a wide range of Product Liability Claims, from defective drill bits to contaminated food.

The Law in relation to Product Liability Claims is particularly difficult, Smith Jones are experts in handling these types of claims.

Smith Jones handle claims against the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (‘CICA’) and have also pursued claims against individuals for Common Law Assault and Battery.

We can assist you with your claim from initial advice through to CICA appeal if required.

If you have suffered injuries as the result of an accident that occurred in the confines of sport you may still be able to claim.

The Law will assist any claimant where injuries were suffered because of the act of another outside the rules of the game.

Smith Jones have particular expertise in dealing with Rugby/Equestrian claims.

The Law in relation to injuries caused by dangerous animals is complex. Smith Jones are experts in these matters and can assist.

If you suffered injuries as the result of a package holiday whilst abroad Smith Jones may be able to help you.

The Package Tour Regulations are a complex piece of Law, Smith Jones are experts in these particular types of matters and can assist.

When accidents result in severe, paralysing or incapacitating injuries clients need to know that they are dealing with an expert.

Smith Jones are presently dealing with a volume of high injury value claims (up to £6million in damages) in the following areas:

• Workplace / RTA fatal accidents
• Amputations
• Severe head injury / Brain injury
• Quadriplegia
• Tetraplegia
• Permanent vegetative state
• Transmission of fatal sexual transmitted disease

When accidents result in a death, the family will need to know they are in the hands of an expert. We can help take much of the strain off the bereaved at a most difficult time.

If you have suffered loss or damage as the result of work carried out by a professional, we can help you.

Smith Jones are members of the professional Negligence Lawyer's Association and have many years experience of dealing with matters in this area. Amongst our current work in this area, we are currently handling an action that could potentially secure £6m for a client. (June 2007).

We are also referred work from The Law Society to advise clients in claims against these solicitors. We regularly asked to look at matters which have been mishandled by most professionals, including the following:

•		Solicitors
•		Other Legal advisors (including Baristers)
•		Accountants
•		Bankers
•		Surveyors
•		Architects
•		Chartered / Civil Engineers

We will be happy to give initial free advice and will consider handling work on a no-win / no-fee basis in most matters.

We are happy to consider actions against professionals apart from matters of clinical negligence.

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