General damages
The award for the injury itself and the effect on your life, known as pain, suffering and loss of amenity. It is measured against the ranges used for injuries of comparable severity and adjusted for your circumstances.
Surrey
Personal Injury Solicitors Reigate
Injury Law Specialists provides access to personal injury solicitors acting for clients across Reigate and the surrounding part of Surrey. If you have been injured in an accident that may have been caused by someone else's negligence, we can review what happened and explain whether you may have grounds to pursue compensation.
Reigate sits in east Surrey immediately alongside Redhill, with a historic hilltop centre, a steep high street and the A217 and A25 running through. That combination of old town and busy commuter road produces a distinctive mix of claims, which we set out below.
- Free initial claim assessment
- No Win, No Fee may be available
- Clients throughout Reigate and Greater London
- 30+ years' collective legal experience
Can I make a personal injury claim in Reigate?
Yes, if you were injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence in Reigate or the surrounding area. Personal injury solicitors acting for Reigate clients assess whether there are grounds to claim, investigate the evidence, instruct medical experts and negotiate with the insurer on your behalf. Whether a claim can be taken on depends on the circumstances, the evidence and when the accident happened, not on where you live.
The A217 runs through Reigate as a main route north toward London and south toward Gatwick, and the A25 crosses the town from east to west. The one-way system and the gyratory in the centre are heavily used, and the junctions on the A217 and the roads around the town see a steady volume of collisions, with commuter traffic through the peaks adding to the pressure.
Reigate has a service based economy of professional services, insurance, retail and education, alongside a substantial commuter population. Accidents at work reflect that, with slips and trips in offices and schools, manual handling in care settings, and injuries in the older commercial buildings that make up much of the town centre.
Reigate's town centre is built on a hill and the streets around the old town are narrow, steep and often paved with older materials. The steps, slopes and uneven surfaces there are heavily used and become slippery in wet weather, and falls on them are a regular source of claims against the highway authority or the occupier.
Key takeaways
- Injury Law Specialists provides access to personal injury solicitors acting for clients across Reigate and Surrey.
- We help clients in Reigate. We do not have an office in Reigate and we do not claim to. Our registered address is in Luton, and cases are handled by telephone, video call, email and WhatsApp.
- Whether a claim can be taken on depends on its merits and evidence, not on where you live.
- Compensation has two parts: general damages for the injury itself, and special damages for the financial losses it caused.
- Most personal injury claims in England and Wales are subject to a three year limitation period.
- Legal services are provided by MB Solicitors, trading name of MB Legal Solicitors Ltd, regulated by the SRA under SRA ID 8000764.
Where we help clients in Reigate
We provide access to personal injury solicitors acting for clients across Reigate and the surrounding part of Surrey. The map shows the area we cover, which takes in the main roads, stations and neighbourhoods where accidents most often happen.
Being clear about this matters. We help clients in Reigate. We do not have an office in Reigate and we do not claim to. Our registered address is in Luton, and cases are handled by telephone, email, WhatsApp and video call, so there is no need to travel to us and no part of the area we cannot reach.
Roads, stations and landmarks nearby
- A217
- A25
- Reigate station
- Reigate High Street
- The old town and hilltop
- Reigate Heath
- The one-way system
- Reigate Priory Park
What types of accident are most common in Reigate?
What stands out in Reigate claims is the hill. The town centre rises steeply from the station up toward the old town, and there are steps, narrow pavements and older paving throughout. A fall there turns on whether the surface, the step or the drainage fell below a reasonable standard, and photographs showing the gradient alongside the surface condition are the most useful evidence you can gather.
Slips, trips and falls
Reigate's hilltop centre has steep, narrow streets with steps and older paving that become slippery in wet weather, and falls there are a regular source of claims.
Road traffic accidents
The A217 and A25 run through Reigate, and the one-way system, the gyratory and the junctions around the town see a steady volume of commuter collisions.
Accidents at work
Professional services, insurance, retail and education make up much of the local economy, and slips in offices and schools and manual handling injuries in older buildings are common.
Responsibility is not always obvious. What matters legally is whether someone owed you a duty of care, whether they breached it, and whether that breach caused your injury. Our pages on road traffic accident claims, accidents at work claims and public place accident claims explain how that is established.
How do I make a personal injury claim in Reigate?
The process is the same whether you are in Reigate or anywhere else in England and Wales. Individual claims vary, and not every case goes through every step, but this is how a personal injury claim usually progresses.
- 1Tell us what happenedComplete the free assessment form, telephone the team, or message on WhatsApp. A short description is enough to begin.
- 2Free initial assessmentA solicitor considers the circumstances, the injuries and who may have been responsible, and explains whether there may be grounds to claim.
- 3Investigation and evidenceWhere a case is accepted, the available evidence is gathered, including accident reports, photographs, witness details and CCTV where it exists.
- 4Medical evidenceAn independent medical expert assesses the injuries and gives an opinion on severity and prognosis.
- 5Assessing financial lossPast and future losses are calculated, including lost earnings, treatment, care, travel and equipment where relevant.
- 6NegotiationThe claim is presented to the defendant or their insurer and negotiated on your behalf.
- 7Settlement or court proceedingsMany cases settle through negotiation. Where agreement is not possible, court proceedings may be issued and the case decided by the court.
For a stage by stage account of what the solicitor does at each point, see our page on how our personal injury solicitors help.
How much compensation could I receive?
There is no figure that can be applied to an injury by name. Compensation is assessed on the medical evidence, the effect the injury has on your life, your age and circumstances, and the financial losses it has caused. Two people with the same diagnosis can receive very different awards.
Special damages
The award for the money the injury has cost you, proved with documents. It can include lost earnings, treatment and rehabilitation, care and assistance, travel, equipment and future losses where the injury has lasting effects.
Our page on personal injury compensation explains both parts in detail, including the losses that can be recovered and how claims are valued.
Other areas of Surrey we help clients from
We act for clients across the whole of Surrey. These are the other areas close to Reigate, and you can see every part of the county on the Surrey page.
Personal Injury Solicitors SurreyPersonal Injury Solicitors GuildfordPersonal Injury Solicitors WokingPersonal Injury Solicitors EpsomPersonal Injury Solicitors RedhillPersonal Injury Solicitors CamberleyPersonal Injury Solicitors FarnhamPersonal Injury Solicitors Staines-upon-ThamesPersonal Injury Solicitors DorkingPersonal Injury Solicitors Weybridge
Personal injury claims in Reigate: frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Reigate?
No. We do not have a physical office in Reigate, and we do not claim to. Our registered address is in Luton, and we provide access to personal injury solicitors who act for clients across Reigate and the whole of Surrey. Cases are handled by telephone, email, WhatsApp and video call, and a client can be seen at a convenient location where a meeting is genuinely needed.
How long do I have to make a personal injury claim in Reigate?
For many claims the general limitation period is three years from the date of the accident, or from your later date of knowledge where that applies. Different rules can apply to children, to people who lack mental capacity, and to fatal accident and criminal injury claims. Because evidence is easier to gather early, it is worth taking advice well before any deadline feels close.
Can I claim for a fall on the steep streets in Reigate?
Yes, where the highway authority or the occupier failed to maintain the surface to a reasonable standard, or failed to provide a handrail where one was reasonably required, and that caused your fall. Reigate's centre rises steeply and has steps, narrow pavements and older paving. Photographs that show the gradient and the surface condition are the most valuable evidence. Our page on public place accident claims explains the process.
Can I claim if I was injured in a collision on the A217 near Reigate?
Yes, if another road user's negligence caused your injuries. The A217 runs through the town and the A25 crosses it, and the one-way system and gyratory see steady commuter traffic. Evidence usually comes from the police report, vehicle damage and your medical records. Where the other driver was uninsured or untraced, a claim through the Motor Insurers' Bureau may be possible.
How much compensation could I receive for an injury in Reigate?
There is no figure that can be applied to an injury by name. Compensation is assessed on the medical evidence, the effect the injury has on your life, your age and circumstances, and the financial losses it has caused. Our page on personal injury compensation explains how both the general damages and the financial losses are worked out, and why a reliable figure has to come from the evidence in your own case.
Will I have to attend court in Reigate?
Most personal injury claims settle through negotiation without a hearing, so attending court is uncommon. Where proceedings are issued, the case is usually dealt with at a court convenient for where you live, and the Redhill and Guildford county courts serve the area. Where a hearing is needed, we explain what is involved in advance.
What evidence should I keep after an accident in Reigate?
Keep anything that records what happened and what it cost you. Photographs of the scene, the step or the defect, details of witnesses, the police reference if one was given, medical records, receipts for treatment and travel, and a note of the days you could not work are all useful. Report a workplace accident in the accident book immediately and ask for a copy of the entry.
Can I claim on a No Win No Fee basis in Reigate?
Suitable cases may be accepted under a Conditional Fee Agreement, commonly called No Win No Fee, subject to an assessment of liability, the evidence, the prospects of success and proportionality. If the claim does not succeed you generally do not pay our basic legal fees, and if it does a success fee may be payable. In many personal injury claims the legal cap is 25% of the relevant categories of damages including VAT.
Do you help clients elsewhere in Surrey?
Yes. We act for clients across the whole of Surrey, including Redhill, Epsom, Dorking, Horley and the surrounding areas. You can see the full list on our areas we cover page, or read more about how personal injury claims work across Surrey.
Who provides the legal services?
Injury Law Specialists is a marketing and advertising platform and is not a law firm or a provider of regulated legal services. All personal injury legal advice, casework and representation arranged through Injury Law Specialists are provided by MB Solicitors, a trading name of MB Legal Solicitors Ltd, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA ID 8000764. Any solicitor-client relationship will be directly between the client and MB Legal Solicitors Ltd.
The answers above explain the position generally. Every claim turns on its own facts, and the applicable rules are those in force at the relevant time. For advice on deadlines, see our page on personal injury claim time limits.
Who provides the legal services
Injury Law Specialists is a marketing and advertising platform and is not a law firm or a provider of regulated legal services. All personal injury legal advice, legal services, casework, representation, legal support, and any free initial assessment or consultation promoted or arranged through Injury Law Specialists are provided by MB Solicitors, a trading name of MB Legal Solicitors Ltd.
MB Legal Solicitors Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales under Company Number 12281731. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under SRA ID 8000764 and is a member of The Law Society. Injury Law Specialists does not itself provide legal advice or carry out reserved legal activities. Any solicitor-client relationship arising from an enquiry will be directly between the client and MB Legal Solicitors Ltd.
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Personal Injury Solicitors LondonHow personal injury claims work across Greater London.Solicitors for Road Traffic Accident ClaimsClaims for drivers, passengers, riders, cyclists and pedestrians.Solicitors for Accidents at Work ClaimsWhere an employer failed to keep you safe at work.Solicitors for Public Place Accident ClaimsSlips, trips and falls in shops, stations and other public places.Personal Injury CompensationWhat compensation can cover and how claims are valued.No Win No Fee Personal Injury SolicitorsHow a Conditional Fee Agreement works and what the success fee means.Medical & Rehabilitation CostsRecovering the cost of treatment needed after an injury.Areas We CoverThe full list of areas we help clients from across England and Wales.Free Claim AssessmentTell us what happened and we will explain whether there may be grounds to claim.
Injured in an accident in Reigate?
Tell us what happened and a member of our team can explain whether you may have grounds to claim, what evidence would be needed and how the process would work in practice. The assessment is free, and there is no obligation to proceed.
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