How to Find a Good Injury Lawyer in 5 Simple Steps

Searching for a personal injury lawyer in Cambridge, but wondering what criteria to look out for? We’re outlining how to find good personal injury solicitors in Cambridge, including what credentials to look out for, where to search for impartial reviews, and handy extra services that could make the process easier for you as a claimant.

Your five-step process to find a personal injury lawyer in Cambridge:

We’ve outlined all the quality signals to look out for when choosing who to make an injury claim with below.

1. Find a specialist

Thinking carefully about the reason you’re seeking legal support, it’s best to choose a specialist personal injury lawyer rather than a solicitor that covers various areas of the law. Why? A specialist is likely to have more experience dealing with a case like yours.

This means they will have a proficient understanding of the legal processes, which will hopefully mean a higher chance of successfully receiving the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to. It could also mean that your case will move along more quickly, although this will also depend on factors outside the lawyer’s control, such as the responsiveness of any third parties.

Popular cases we work with

At Capital Lawyers, we have over 10 years’ combined legal experience handling mild and serious injuries that affect all parts of the body, including:

• Brain injuries
• Head injuries
• Spinal injuries, including paralysis
• Leg and arm injuries, including amputations
• Eye injuries

As well as dealing with road traffic accidents, we specialise in providing legal support for people who’ve sustained serious injuries from accidents at work.

We also provide a compassionate service for loved ones who have experienced bereavement as a result of negligence.

• Industrial
  Common industrial accidents and illnesses that occur include tinnitus, asbestos-induced illnesses, carpal tunnel syndrome and irritation from exposure to harsh chemicals. Our team of specialist personal injury lawyers work with a wide range of cases, including serious injuries, and has a 98% success rate.
• Agricultural
  From trips and machinery accidents to injuries from livestock, we’ve worked with people who’ve sustained injuries on farmland across Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. We offer an interpreter service for people whose first language isn’t English.
• Factory & warehouse
  Many people that work in factories and warehouses work with heavy items, forklift trucks and machinery, all of which pose a risk if health and safety protocols are not followed or human error or equipment malfunctions occur. At Capital Lawyers, we specialise in supporting employees who have sustained serious injuries as a result of negligence in a factory or warehouse environment.
  See how we negotiated a settlement of £10,000 for an employee who sustained a life-changing injury in a factory.

2. Choose a no win, no fee lawyer

Are no win, no fee solicitors any good? You may wonder if, by not having to pay any money upfront, you won’t be getting the best service. However, this has no bearing on the quality of legal services that you will receive.

As we only receive money if we win your case, we only take on cases where we strongly believe a settlement can be reached. Nothing illustrates this better than our 98% case success rate!

We are invested in giving you the best legal representation possible. It’s good for you, too, as you won’t have to worry about being financially out of pocket while the legal proceedings are ongoing. When you make a claim with us, you won’t have to spend a penny unless you win your case.

3. Browse reviews

As this is an important decision, we recommend looking at third party review sites. Facebook, ReviewSolicitors and Google reviews are just some of the sites we recommend checking out.

If you’re thinking about enlisting a local Cambridge law firm, write a list of contenders and see how their reviews compare. This won’t necessarily provide the full picture of whether they’re the right law firm for you, but it can go a long way toward establishing trust and peace of mind that they will provide a personable, efficient service that has your best interests at heart.

We consistently receive 5-star ratings from customers who are happy with our service.

4. Research communication and accessibility

Is English not your first language? Do you work 9-5 and struggle to fit in appointments? Finding a lawyer who offers an accessible service can go a long way. Not every firm in the Cambridge area will go the extra mile to ensure their service is accessible to more people.

We provide a panel of interpreters for a range of languages to ensure that all our clients can understand the legal process without encountering any language barriers.

Also, if you want to have flexibility in how and when you communicate, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that we offer a 24/7 messaging service and can handle your claim remotely. That means you don’t have to visit our office (unless you want to).

5. Check accreditations and awards

All solicitors must follow strict regulations. It’s always worth checking that a law firm has the right credentials. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates all solicitors and most law firms in England and Wales. Capital Lawyers is accredited by the SRA, and you’ll find their logo on our website.

As for awards, they might not be the be-all-and-end-all of whether to choose a lawyer, but they suggest that a law firm has developed a good reputation. At Capital Lawyers, we’ve been a top three best-rated personal injury solicitor in Peterborough for five years running.

Should you choose a local or national lawyer?

We say a larger, national firm won’t necessarily be a better choice. What matters more is reputation, the level of service provided, and how committed they are to winning your case. How do you know they care? Look at the impartial reviews. If a lot of clients have gone out of their way to express their gratitude and appreciation for the service that was provided, that is a great indicator that you’ve stumbled across a good personal injury lawyer.

With Capital Lawyers, you’ll speak directly to one of our solicitors when you give us a call, rather than being put through to a call centre or receptionist. We’ll let you know straight away whether we can take on your case, meaning you can avoid delays on moving your case forward.

Ready to make a claim?

If you feel we’re the right personal injury lawyer in Cambridge for you, the next step is to make a claim. We make it quick and easy to get in touch. Simply fill out your details, letting us know a time that suits you for a callback. One of our specialists will then be in touch, and we’ll take it from there. You’re more than welcome to ask questions when you have your initial consultation, and we’ll be happy to advise.