Liverpool Personal Injury Solicitors

Have you been in an accident that wasn’t your fault?

At TDP Solicitors, we handle work accident claims and personal injury claims, helping employees secure compensation and justice.

We’re experienced in handling all kinds of accident at work claims, whether they are caused by the negligence of an employer or a colleague. We handle workplace claims involving chemical injury, construction site incidents, electrical shock and falls, among others.

Our personal injury team helps individuals recover compensation for pain, lost wages, and medical treatment costs on a no-win, no-fee basis. We help thousands of clients who have been injured in accidents that could have been avoided. You could be next. 

Types of Personal Injury Accident-at-Work Claims

Employers should be held accountable, whether they’re directly responsible for the accident or not, under the legal principle of vicarious liability. 

This principle states that employers are liable for the actions of any employees during the course of their employment. Below is a list of the types of claims we can help with for workplace accidents:

If you can’t see your accident listed, contact us today, and we’ll help determine whether you’ll be able to make a claim against your employer.

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Am I Eligible to Make a Claim?

The key to a successful claim is to provide as much evidence as possible. If you can prove that the injury happened at work and it wasn’t your fault, then you have a better chance at winning. 

In some cases, you’ll be eligible to make a claim even if you were partly at fault; for example, you used faulty equipment provided by your employer. It may also be possible to claim if the working environment made a pre-existing condition or injury worse.

Therefore, you will be eligible if:

  1. Your employer has a duty of care to you under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  2. Your employer breached this duty due to poor risk assessments, unsafe or poorly maintained equipment (PUWER 1998), or unsafe manual-handling practices (the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992)
  3. As a result of this breach, you were involved in an accident that led to injury.

To prove this, you will need the following evidence:

  • Medical records and treatments received 
  • Photos of the injury and the scene of the accident
  • Witness reports
  • Any training/maintenance documents
  • CCTV footage (if available) 
  • Workplace accident book logs 
  • Records of financial losses

We recommend collecting your evidence before contacting us to expedite the process. However, our solicitors can help you collect any evidence in order to make a claim.

Under the Limitation Act 1980, a personal injury claim must generally be started within 3 years of the accident taking place. Remember to begin your claim before the 3 years are up to avoid losing out on the compensation you deserve.

How Our Claim Process Works

We pride ourselves on clear communication and all-around support, helping you every step of the way throughout the claim process.

1. Free initial assessment

We will arrange a free consultation to discuss the incident and advise you on your next steps. 

2. Getting started

If we think that your case has a chance of winning a claim, we’ll offer you a no-win, no-fee agreement.

In most personal injury claims, the success fee is capped by law at 25% of your pain, suffering and loss of amenity plus past financial losses (not future losses). 

3. Evidence and early rehabilitation

Our solicitors will then gather the evidence you have collected or help you during the process of collecting evidence to make your claim. 

If further treatment or support is necessary to help you make a full recovery and return to work, we seek early rehabilitation with the other side under the Rehabilitation Code 2015.

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4. Pre-action stage

We will then draft a letter of claim to outline what happened during the incident that resulted in injury and explain why we believe your employer is at fault.

The defendant/insurer should acknowledge within 21 days and then has up to 3 months from acknowledgement to investigate and admit or deny liability. 

5. Medical assessment

You will then have a medical assessment by an expert (not your normal GP) who will write a report on your injuries, recovery time, and any long-term issues as a result. 

We will gather the medical evidence and send a Schedule of Loss covering lost earnings, care/assistance, travel, treatment, equipment, and other expenses.

6. Interim payments (where appropriate)

If your employer admits liability or you have urgent needs to attend to, we request interim payments to ease financial pressure while the case is ongoing.

These may or may not be approved, depending on the nature of the case.

7. Negotiation and offers

Most cases settle after evidence is exchanged without needing a court hearing; however, this isn’t the case for all. If a court hearing is necessary, we’ll handle it all for you and walk you through any questions you may have. 

The amount of time it takes for a claim to be resolved depends on the severity of the injury, whether the employer admits liability for the accident, and whether there are any delays in collecting and submitting evidence. 

Once the case is settled, we’ll deduct the agreed-upon success fee and any insured case expenses.

How Much Compensation Can I Claim? 

There is no set amount that you can claim, as it depends entirely on the severity of your injuries, how much it has impacted your life, and the area of your body that was injured. All of these fall under general damages. 

Additionally, special damages may also be able to be claimed for out-of-pocket expenses you incurred as a result of the accident. This can include, but isn’t limited to:

  • Treatment, rehabilitation, and medication costs
  • Travel costs to appointments
  • Damage to personal belongings 
  • Costs associated with ongoing care and home adjustments 
  • Lost earnings, pension, and overtime
  • Costs from gratuitous care (friends and family) and paid care 

Why Choose TDP Solicitors 

Our team works tirelessly to ensure that all our clients are heard and all cases are handled professionally and sensitively. 

We understand how traumatic work accidents can be, so our solicitors will support you in any way possible. 

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Is There a Time Limit on Making a Claim?

Employees typically have three years from the date of the accident or the diagnosis of a medical condition caused by the accident to initiate court proceedings for a personal injury claim, as per the Limitation Act 1980. 

However, certain exceptions can be made:

  • If the person was under 18 at the time, the limitation period is suspended while they’re a minor.
  • If someone lacks mental capacity due to brain trauma, there is no time limit on making a claim.
  • If your injury was caused by a defective product (e.g., faulty machinery or PPE), there is a three-year limit from the date of the accident or date of knowledge and an absolute 10-year “long-stop” from the time the product was initially put into circulation. 
  • If a family member suffers a fatal injury at work, you typically have three years from their death to claim or from the date their injuries were connected to negligence at work. This is based on the impact of their death on you, and if the estate has not already made a claim. 
  • To claim on their behalf, you must do so no more than 6 months after their death.

Do you have personal injury solicitors in Liverpool city centre?

Yes, we have an office in Bootle, Liverpool, which is just outside the city centre, where you can drop in to speak to one of our solicitors. 

You can find us at 8 Berry Street, L20 8AT. We handle all types of injury claims, including accidents at work, road traffic accidents, slips, trips, and falls, as well as construction and factory accidents.

Alternatively, you can contact us by calling us on 0151 242 5111 or filling out our contact form, and one of our staff members will get back to you as soon as possible.

How can I find the best personal injury lawyers in Liverpool for work accident cases?

A good solicitor should understand employer liability claims, take the time to understand your case, know what evidence is needed, and explain the process to you clearly from the beginning.

At TDP Solicitors, we offer the best support for our clients, putting your needs first. We have handled hundreds of injury claims, so we’re well-versed in the entire process and will be by your side throughout it all, keeping you in the know at every stage.

Our solicitors continue to help clients who have experienced chemical injuries, electrical shock injuries, slips, trips, falls from height, defective machinery, inadequate training, PPE failures, and manual handling injuries.

Employers must protect the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, so we can advise you on whether your employer owed you a duty of care, whether that duty may have been breached, and whether the breach caused your injury.

We also make you aware of any expected costs and fees upfront, as well as what the claim will involve, so you can decide whether it’s the best decision for you. 

Are there any no-win, no-fee solicitors in Liverpool I can speak to today?

Yes, we offer no-win, no-fee support for personal injury claims, including workplace accidents. 

Any accident-at-work cases are handled under a no-win, no-fee arrangement, meaning you don’t pay any solicitor fees unless your case is successful. 

We will carry out an assessment first to understand your case and see whether it’s eligible for a no-win, no-fee claim.

I had an accident at work in Liverpool; can I claim compensation?

You may be able to claim compensation if your accident at work was caused by negligence from your employee or another member of staff. Other eligible causes include:

  • Inadequate employee training
  • Unsafe equipment
  • Inadequate PPE
  • A dangerous workplace system
  • An avoidable hazard

It may also be possible to claim if you can prove that the workplace made a pre-existing condition or injury worse. For your claim to be successful, you’ll need to be able to prove three things:

  1. Your employer owed you a duty of care
  2. That duty was breached
  3. The breach caused your injury

Evidence such as photographs or CCTV footage of the scene, medical records, witness statements, accident book entries, training records, proof of lost earnings, and maintenance documents will all help your case. Even if you think you may have been partly at fault, you may still be eligible to claim.

What are the time limits for making a personal injury claim in Merseyside?

In England and Wales, the time limit for making a personal injury claim is within 3 years of the date of the incident. 

In some cases, it may run from the “date of knowledge”, which is when you first knew, or should reasonably have known, that your injury was linked to negligence. 

If the person was under 18 when the incident took place, the three-year period doesn’t start until their 18th birthday, giving them until their 21st birthday to make a claim. 

Other exceptions apply for fatal injuries, industrial disease claims, and for people who lack the mental capacity to make a claim.

How much compensation do personal injury solicitors in Liverpool usually get for whiplash?

The amount of compensation for cases of whiplash depends largely on these factors: 

  • The type of accident that caused it
  • The severity of the injury
  • How long the symptoms lasted
  • Whether any other injuries were sustained
  • Whether you experienced any financial losses, e.g. treatment costs, loss of earnings, and travel expenses


Fixed whiplash tariffs apply for road traffic accident whiplash claims in England and Wales lasting up to two years. For accidents on or after 31 May 2025, the tariff ranges from £275 for whiplash lasting no more than three months to £4,830 for whiplash lasting more than 18 months but no more than 24 months. 

If you also experienced a minor psychological injury, the tariff ranges from £300 to £4,975.

If I were injured in a public place in Liverpool, who would be liable?

Depending on where the accident happened, the responsible party may be a shop owner, landlord, venue operator, restaurant owner, supermarket owner, contractor, or another organisation that controls the area.

Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, an occupier of premises owes a “common duty of care” to lawful visitors. That means liability ultimately falls on the person responsible for keeping the area safe.

How does no-win-no-fee work with personal injury solicitors in Liverpool?

A no-win, no-fee claim for a personal injury means that you don’t pay anything upfront or while the claim is in process. 

This is often set up as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) and is one of the most effective ways to make a claim, since you don’t pay anything unless the claim wins. The money deducted is used to cover our fees. 

At TDP Solicitors, we agree on a small success fee before the case proceeds, which will be given to you in writing. 

What should I bring to my first meeting with a personal injury lawyer in Liverpool?

You should bring with you as much evidence as you can to support your case. However, don’t worry if you don’t have everything yet; we can help you gather any evidence. 

Helpful documents and details to bring include:

  • The date, time and location of the accident
  • A clear description of what happened
  • Names and contact details of witnesses
  • Photographs or CTTV footage of the scene
  • Accident book entries or incident reports
  • Medical records, GP notes, or hospital discharge papers
  • Wage slips or evidence of lost income
  • Details of any time off work
  • Photographs of your injuries

Can I change my solicitor to a Liverpool-based personal injury firm if I’m unhappy?

Yes, you have the freedom to switch solicitors if you feel like your case isn’t being handled professionally or with care. 

This may include not receiving updates during the process, not having the process explained to you, the case moving too slowly, or you having lost confidence in your current solicitor to help you win the case. 

Our solicitors may be able to review your circumstances to see whether transferring your personal injury claim is possible.

Get in Touch

Here at TDP Solicitors, we can assist you in taking action against the workplace for any injuries you have experienced. 

All workplace accident cases taken on by TDP Solicitors offer a “no win, no fee” arrangement; you will not have to pay a penny unless your case is successful.

If your case is successful, you will pay a solicitor’s fee once the case resolves. The solicitor’s fee typically tends to be a percentage of the compensation award. However, you will agree on this fee with your solicitor prior to them carrying out your case. 

To find out more information about accident-at-work claims, please contact us on 0151 242 5111. You can also email us at info@tdpsolicitors.co.uk. 

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