Romanian Personal Injury Solicitors

Our experienced Romanian lawyers help Romanian people claim compensation after an accident in England and Wales, with no up-front costs.

We handle claims at all levels of complexity and can answer your questions in Romanian. To start your claim, speak to our Romanian solicitors for free on [phone number].

Types of Accidents Our Romanian Lawyers Handle

Osbornes is one of the most experienced personal injury law firms in London. Our team includes Romanian lawyers who are qualified in England and Wales, and who speak to you in your native language, so you get the benefit of both systems in one place.

Our Romanian team deals with the full range of accident scenarios. These include:

Accidents at Work

• Construction accidents – If you were injured because you fell from ladders or scaffolding or basic safety measures were ignored, we can help you bring a claim against the employer or main contractor.
• Factory and warehouse accidents – Injured by unsafe machinery, trip hazards, crush injuries from machinery or lifting heavy loads? We can help hold your employer to account for failing to protect you.
• Care worker accidents – It’s common for care workers to be injured while lifting patients or working without proper support. We can help you claim when employers fail to manage the risks in your job.
• Delivery driver accidents – If your accident was caused by unsafe vehicles, poor route planning or pressure to work in a way that was not safe, we can help you claim compensation for your injuries.

Road Traffic Accidents

• Car accidents – We act in claims involving cars, HGVs, taxis and motorcycles, including where you were working at the time of the accident.
• Pedestrian accidents – We help pedestrians claim for fractures, head injuries, spinal injuries and other injuries that impact their work and daily life.
• Cycling accidents – If you were knocked from your bike, e-bikes or e-scooters, we can help you claim for your injuries and any loss of income linked to time off work.

Accidents in Public Places

In the UK, shops, supermarkets, restaurants and other businesses must take reasonable care to keep visitors safe, and councils have duties to maintain pavements and public walkways. If you were injured because a place was not kept safe, for example a wet floor or a broken step, we can help you make a claim against the person or organisation responsible.

Serious Injuries

Our personal injury team is recognised for very serious injury cases. We have successfully recovered six‑ and seven‑figure compensation for people with brain injuries, spinal cord damage and amputations, and for families after fatal accidents.

We also work closely with charities like the London Cycling Campaign, Headway and the Limbless Association to help the Romanian community access rehabilitation, benefits and practical support.

Who Can Make a Personal Injury Claim?

You do not need to be British to bring a personal injury claim. What matters is that your accident can be dealt with by the courts in England or Wales, and someone else was at fault.

Our Romanian lawyers can help if you are or were:

• An employee (on a UK or Romanian contract).
• An agency worker or seasonal worker.
• A cash-in-hand worker without an official contract.
• Self‑employed, including many builders and drivers.

We can also help if you were partly at fault for the accident, for example, if you didn’t use the safety equipment provided. The compensation will be reduced to reflect your share of responsibility.

How Compensation Is Calculated in the UK

Compensation aims to put you, as far as money can, into the position you would have been in if the accident had not happened. Each claim is assessed individually using medical evidence and past court decisions.

Because the amount you receive can change your whole recovery, it is important that the valuation is right. We use our decades of experience as Romanian personal injury lawyers to calculate exactly what the claim is worth.

There are three main parts to most claims:

• General damages – Payment for pain, suffering and the effect the injury has on your life. The amount depends on the type of injury, how serious it is and how long it affects you.
• Past special damages – Losses and expenses you have already had. It includes lost wages, missed overtime, treatment costs, travel to medical appointments and interpreter fees.
• Future special damages – Losses and expenses that are likely to happen after your case finishes. It can include future loss of earnings if you cannot return to your job, future medical treatment, and ongoing care if you are left with a long‑term disability.

The Personal Injury Claims Process

The claims process in England and Wales is different from Romania, where compensation is often linked to a criminal case against the person who caused the accident. In the UK, a separate civil claim is the main way to recover money for your losses.

One key reason to instruct a Romanian lawyer is to help you navigate this unfamiliar system.

Most claims will go through the following steps:

1. Initial consultation and case review. You tell us what happened and share any documents you have. We tell you if you can claim and how it can be funded.
2. Gathering evidence. We obtain medical records, accident reports, witness statements, CCTV and other evidence to build the strongest case.
3. Medical assessment and valuation. We instruct a medical expert to examine you and prepare a report about the extent of your injuries, with an interpreter where required. We use the report to calculate the likely compensation range.
4. Notifying the defendant. We send a formal Letter of Claim setting out why we think they are at fault and what injuries you have suffered.
5. Negotiation and interim payments. We handle settlement negotiations with the other side’s insurance company and legal team, explaining each offer to you in Romanian. If your injuries are complex, we ask for early part-payments of your compensation that help you cover urgent costs before the case finishes.
6. Court proceedings. If the other side denies responsibility or makes offers that are too low, we issue court proceedings within the time limit. Rest assured that most claims settle without a court hearing. Your Romanian lawyer will keep working hard to achieve an out-of-court settlement where possible.

Time Limit for Making a Claim

Most personal injury cases in England and Wales must be started within three years of the date of the accident.

In some cases, the three‑year clock starts later, for example where an injury is only linked to the accident at a later date. The rules are different for children who have until their 21st birthday to start a claim.

Even if you think you have plenty of time, it helps to get in touch with us early. The sooner we start, the easier it is to collect the evidence we need for your claim.

No Win, No Fee Personal Injury Claims

Many of our Romanian clients support families both in the UK and back home and worry about the cost of making a legal claim. You can be reassured that, in most cases, our Romanian lawyers can work on a No Win, No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

Using a CFA means:

• You do not pay any legal fees upfront.
• We only get paid if your claim succeeds.
• Our fee comes from your compensation and is agreed at the start.
• If the claim fails, you owe nothing for our time.

We can also arrange After the Event insurance to protect you against the risk of paying the other side’s legal costs if the case does not succeed and to cover the cost of medical reports and other expenses.

All terms are explained in Romanian so you know exactly how the funding works before you sign anything.

Why Work With Our Romanian Personal Injury Lawyers?

• Representing injured people for over 50 years.
• Service and correspondence in Romanian, handled by experienced Romanian lawyers based in London.
• Long track record of successful personal injury claims including multi-million payouts.
• Clear No Win No Fee funding with written terms and no hidden charges.
• Independent recognition in leading legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers.
• Focus on recovery and rehabilitation, with plenty of practical help alongside your legal claim.

Don’t suffer in silence. If you have been injured in an accident in England or Wales, contact us to discuss your situation in Romanian. If we believe there is a reasonable chance of success, we will start your claim on a No Win No Fee basis.

FAQs

How much compensation will I receive?

The compensation you receive depends on your situation. It is based on the type of injury, how it affects your health day to day, your ability to work, and any long‑term medical or care needs.

You can usually claim for:

• Pain and suffering caused by the injury.
• Lost income and any future loss of income if your ability to work is reduced.
• Surgery or other medical treatment needed because of the negligence.
• Changes to your home that make daily life easier.
• Equipment and aids to help with everyday tasks.
• Past and future care, whether from family or paid carers.
• Travel costs linked to your injury, for example going to medical appointments.

How long will my personal injury claim take?

There’s no fixed time period. A straightforward case might settle in a few months if the insurer accepts fault. Complex cases take longer.

However, our team works hard to secure interim compensation payments wherever possible. These are early part-payments of your compensation so you can pay for bills and much-needed treatment while the legal case is still ongoing.

Can I claim if I was partly responsible for the accident?

Yes, in many cases you can. Your compensation may be reduced by a percentage that reflects your part in the accident, but you can still receive money if someone else was also at fault.

For example, if the court decides that the other party was mainly responsible but you were 25% to blame, your compensation would usually be reduced by 25%.

What if I was paid cash in hand?

Being paid cash or working without a written contract does not automatically remove your rights in the UK. We can use witness statements, text messages, bank transfers, photos and other records to show that you worked there and to prove your income, including overtime and agency shifts.

Can I claim if I no longer work for that employer?

Yes. You can usually claim even if you have left that job, moved to another city or returned to Romania, as long as the time limit has not expired. Many migrant workers only feel comfortable starting a claim after they change employer, and this does not prevent a valid UK claim.