ILS Solicitors - Personal Injury Solicitors based in Durham City

Had an Accident? ILS Solicitors can help

Had a car accident, motoring accident or other road traffic accident?

If you have been involved in a car accident, motoring accident or other road traffic accident you will need to obtain the following details:

• name and address of the other party
• their insurance details and registration number
• details of any witnesses
• a note of any relevant road markings

For more information about the services from ILS Solicitors, including claims for compensation, please see 'Car accidents'.

Had an accident at work?

If you have been involved in an accident at work it is advisable to obtain the following:

• a copy of any relevant entries in the accident book
• details of any witnesses of your accident
• details of any complaints regarding the place where the accident occurred
  eg faulty machinery
• details of anything that has been changed or repaired following your accident

For more information about the services from ILS Solicitors, including claims for compensation, please see 'Accidents at work'.

Had a slip, trip or fall in the street or on private property?

If you have slipped, tripped or fallen in the street or on a public highway:

• obtain a photo of what caused the accident using something for scale eg a 50p piece
• report the matter to the local council highway department

If you have been involved in a slip, trip or fall on private property of any type, either indoors or outdoors:

• report the matter to the owner
• get a copy of any relevant entries in the accident book
• obtain photos of what caused the accident if possible

If you have any type of slip, trip or fall, on public or private property, always remember to obtain details of witnesses.

For more information about the services from ILS Solicitors, including claims for compensation, please see 'Slips, Trips and Falls'.