Lithuanian Personal Injury Solicitors

Osbornes Law acts for Lithuanian nationals who have been injured through no fault of their own in the United Kingdom. Our Lithuanian-speaking personal injury solicitors provide advice in Lithuanian and English, making sure you fully understand your rights and your options before any decision is made.

We work on a No Win, No Fee basis. You will not pay legal fees unless your claim succeeds. To speak to a Lithuanian solicitor about your injury, call: 07842 449 291.

Personal Injury Claims for Lithuanian Nationals

Lithuanians are one of the largest EU national groups living and working in the UK. With a community of over 200,000, many Lithuanians have put down roots here — and many work in sectors where the risk of serious injury is real.

If you have been hurt in the UK because of someone else’s negligence or failure to follow the law, you have the right to seek compensation. Personal injury law in England and Wales is based on fault — if another party caused your accident, they (or their insurer) must compensate you. The compensation levels available, particularly for pain and suffering and long-term disability, are substantially higher than those typically available under Lithuanian civil law (Civilinis kodeksas).

Our Lithuanian solicitors explain the differences clearly, so you understand what you are entitled to and how the process works.

The Types of Injury Claims We Handle

Work Injury Claims for Lithuanian Workers

Lithuanian workers have an enormous presence in the UK’s most physically demanding sectors. Construction, logistics, agriculture, food processing and the NHS all rely heavily on Lithuanian labour — and all carry elevated injury risks.

UK health and safety legislation places strict duties on employers to prevent foreseeable harm. When employers cut corners — by failing to provide proper equipment, adequate training or safe working conditions — and a worker is injured, the employer’s liability insurer is responsible for paying compensation.

We have handled claims for Lithuanian workers injured in:

• Falls from height on building sites and scaffolding
• Warehouse and logistics injuries, including forklift and loading bay accidents
• Food processing and cold storage injuries, including repetitive strain and machinery accidents
• Agricultural accidents — tractor rollovers, harvesting equipment, livestock handling
• NHS and social care injuries — back injuries from patient manual handling, needlestick incidents
• Delivery driver and courier accidents

Will claiming affect your job? UK employment law prohibits employers from dismissing or penalising workers who bring a legitimate injury claim. Compensation in workplace claims is funded by insurance, not by the employer directly.

Road Traffic Accident Claims

The Lithuanian community in the UK includes a high proportion of workers in transport, delivery and driving roles — sectors in which road accidents are an occupational hazard. Whether you were driving for work, commuting, cycling or walking, if another road user was at fault, you can claim.

We handle road accident claims involving:

• Car and van accidents, including rear-end collisions and junction accidents
• Motorcycle and cycling accident claims
• Pedestrian injury claims
• Uninsured driver claims through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau
• Large vehicle and HGV accident claims

All contact with insurance companies is handled by us. You do not need to communicate directly with the other side’s insurer.

Slips, Trips and Accidents in Public Places

Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act, those who own or manage property open to the public must keep it reasonably safe. When they fail — and someone slips on an unmarked wet floor, trips on broken paving or falls because of poor maintenance — they can be held liable.

We represent Lithuanian clients in public liability claims arising from accidents in:

• Supermarkets, shops and retail centres
• Restaurants and food establishments
• Public pavements, parks and leisure facilities
• Rented properties where the landlord has failed in their maintenance obligations

Serious Injuries

We specialise in serious personal injury cases for Lithuanian clients, including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, amputations and severe burns. These cases require detailed medical evidence, rehabilitation planning and long-term legal management — all of which we handle in-house with the support of leading independent experts.

What You Can Claim For

Compensation for a personal injury in England and Wales falls into two main categories:

General damages — the injury and its human impact:

• Physical pain and suffering during and after the accident
• Emotional and psychological harm (anxiety, PTSD, depression)
• Loss of enjoyment of your life, hobbies and relationships
• Disfigurement and scarring

Special damages — your financial losses:

• Earnings lost because you could not work during recovery
• Future loss of earnings if your ability to work is permanently reduced
• The cost of medical treatment and rehabilitation
• Travel costs to attend medical appointments
• Care costs — including care provided by a partner, parent or friend
• Equipment and adaptations to your home or vehicle

The Step-by-Step Claims Process

1. First conversation. A Lithuanian-speaking solicitor discusses your accident and injury. We tell you honestly whether we think you have a strong claim.

1. Evidence collection. We gather everything that supports your case — accident reports, witness accounts, employment records, CCTV and photographs.

1. Medical evidence. An independent medical expert prepares a report on your injuries, your recovery prospects and your future needs.

1. Formal notification. We write to the defendant (or their insurer) with a formal Letter of Claim, setting out the facts and legal basis.

1. Settlement negotiations. We negotiate with the other side to achieve the best possible outcome. The majority of personal injury cases settle without a court hearing.

1. Court, if needed. Where the defendant disputes liability or offers inadequate compensation, we prepare the case for court and represent you throughout.

No Win, No Fee — Explained Simply

Our Conditional Fee Agreement (No Win, No Fee) works as follows:

• You pay nothing to start your claim. There are no upfront legal fees.
• If the claim fails, you do not pay our legal fees.
• If the claim succeeds, an agreed success fee comes from your compensation — you keep the rest.
• After the Event insurance can be arranged to cover medical report costs and the defendant’s costs if the claim does not succeed.

We explain all of this clearly in Lithuanian during your first consultation.

Confirmed by Independent Legal Experts 

A glimpse of what leading directories such as Chambers UK and Legal 500 say about our Personal Injury lawyers:

“Osbornes has a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims, including fatalities and severe injuries regarding the brain and spinal cord.”

-Chambers UK

“This team is growing in profile all the time. The firm now has many of London’s leading personal injury solicitors.”

– Legal 500

“The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.”

 – Chambers UK

“Osbornes fields a specialist personal injury team with standout expertise in catastrophic trauma, regularly securing multimillion-pound settlements in spinal, brain, and amputation cases.”

– Legal 500

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to make a claim? Three years from the date of your accident, or from when you first became aware that your injury was linked to someone else’s fault. Do not delay — evidence degrades over time, and some of the most important documents (CCTV footage, accident records) may not be available after a few months.

What if the accident happened while I was working illegally or without a written contract? This is a sensitive area but you should still take advice. English courts look at the reality of your working relationship, not just the paperwork. If you were genuinely working under someone’s direction, you may still have rights. We advise on this on a case-by-case basis.

Can I claim if the accident was partly my fault? Yes, potentially. Under the doctrine of contributory negligence, your compensation can be reduced to reflect your share of responsibility — but you are not automatically prevented from claiming.

What if I’ve already spoken to another solicitor? You can change solicitors. If you are unhappy with the advice or service you have received, you can transfer your case to us. We can advise you on how to do this.

Do I need to attend your offices in person? Rarely. We handle the vast majority of cases by phone, email and video call. Lithuanian clients from across the UK instruct us without needing to visit our London offices.