Anyone in the UK who has been injured in a road accident caused by another party has a right to claim compensation.
So if you have been involved in a car or other road traffic accident that was not your fault – whether as a passenger or the driver of a car, van or lorry, a motorcyclist, a cyclist, or a pedestrian – you have rights under the law to claim and receive accident compensation for your medical expenses and lost earnings, as well as any pain and suffering you endure as a consequence.
Why choose us as your personal injury lawyers?
Based in Chichester, West Sussex, our personal injury claims solicitors are widely-recognised as among the best legal specialists on the South Coast. We are experienced in dealing successfully with cases of all sizes and complexities for clients across the UK.
Our road accident personal injury experts are approachable, understanding, knowledgeable and skilled in ensuring clients receive as much compensation as possible to reflect the extent and severity of their injuries and to facilitate as full and swift a recovery as possible.
We specialise in acting for vulnerable road accident victims including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists – and we only work for claimants, so we are always focused on your personal circumstances and individual needs. Our expert injury claims team is always on hand with advice and support throughout your case, and we pride ourselves on the continuous, joined-up service we provide for clients as they progress through treatment, recovery and rehabilitation to build a post-injury life.
Our Credentials
We deal with a significant number of substantial claims each year, securing compensation settlements worth millions of pounds for our road traffic accident clients.
We are highly respected, both by clients and by our professional peers – our personal injury team is highly-rated (Band Two) in Chambers and Partners’ prestigious directory of UK legal practitioners, and we hold comprehensive Law Society accreditation for top-level quality control, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of client service.
We are proud to be associated with Headway Sussex, the local branch of the UK’s leading acquired brain injury charity and George Ide LLP is a founder member of the Motor Accident Solicitors’ Society (MASS), an organisation set up in 1991 to promote and protect the interests of road accident victims. We are also a Headway accredited firm, with a Headway accredited lawyer. Our personal injury department comprises widely-respected experienced lawyers including an Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) accredited Senior Litigator and a certified member of the Law Society’s personal injury panel
Personal service
We take pride in getting to know you as an individual and forming a strong personal relationship with our clients built on trust and respect. Whether you are looking to claim for broken bones, trauma, brain damage or spinal injury, we will strive to achieve maximum compensation in order to pay for your best possible treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation, and to protect your financial security into the future.
Our independent healthcare-trained case managers regularly review your care plan, providing our expert injury claims solicitors with all the information they need to negotiate on your behalf for adequate funding to be provided on an appropriate timescale.
As a robust full-service law firm, we also offer specialist Court of Protection and Deputyship services to protect the welfare and finances of accident victims who are unable to manage their own affairs, as well as a comprehensive range of private client legal and financial services including setting up and managing personal injury trusts, providing replacement cars and arranging private medical care.
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that was not your fault or you are interested to learn more about how our highly-respected personal injury solicitors could help, call us on 01243 786668, email our specialists directly, or write to us in confidence at info@georgeide.co.uk.
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Client Testimonials
Dear Mr Lewis. First of all I would like to say a huge thank you to you and your team about the hard work, time and money which you spent to deal with my claim. I agree with you that the settlement is reasonable enough and I know that you’ve did your best to get it.
Plamen KrastevJasmine has told me that she has now settled and that she can move on with her life.
I would just like to write a brief note of genuine heartfelt thanks from all of us involved. Your company was recommended by a good family friend who works in the BH1 postcode area, at a time when most of us were either in shock or at a loss about how to proceed.
From our very first communication, and the day of your visit to Jasmine’s Mum’s house, you have been thoroughly professional whilst being incredibly caring. You personally, no doubt with the assistance of your team, have allowed Jasmine the opportunity to recover at her own speed, with the assistance of the full spectrum of the medical world, to a point where I honestly believe that she is in a better state mentally and confidence-wise than she was even before the accident.
I would have no hesitation in recommending your Company to anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves in a similar situation.
It is common for people who are expert in their field to state that “I was only doing my job” – well, in this case, I am very glad that it was you who handled Jasmine’s case.
With many Kind Regards
John & Paula GerkenOn April 9th 2010 it was my turn to be involved in a traffic accident with an uninsured driver. Although my injury was only a minor back injury, I wanted to be able to claim some sort of compensation if only for some treatment of physiotherapy. George Ide LLP, appointed by my insurance company, have been absolutely superb in representing my claim for personal injury against the Motor Insurance Bureau. With the expertise of Paul Lewis, Head of Accident Management, he has managed to increase the original offer made by the MIB almost threefold. It has been a long process, as Paul advised from the outset, but has been worthwhile and rewarding. I do hope that I do not need to use Paul’s expertise ever again, but know that if I do I would be in the hands of a very capable and friendly team.
Ms HI have worked with George Ide LLP for many years, initially as a support worker but now as a Registered Manager. I have found their brain injury
team, more specifically Paul Fretwell, to be highly efficient, supportive and effective when working alongside me with a very challenging group of clients. Paul and the team at George Ide LLP have secured settlements ranging from £1-6 million and beyond, ensuring financial security and peace of mind for life for the clients and their families.
I have worked closely over many years with Ursula Watt and Stephen Shine in George Ide LLP’s Court of Protection team. I am always impressed by how adaptable and attentive they are in looking after their brain-injured clients who often display challenging behaviour. They are able to communicate in a way our clients understand and work in a very person centered way. They are firm but fair and always have the clients’ best interests at heart. Karl Thompson. Managing Director, THCS Ltd
See ReviewHi Paul. Thank you for your email and all your help over the past 2 years you’ve been fantastic and I would highly recommend you to anyone, I will of course let you no when I revive the funds and couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Kind regards,
Sam HalliwellI was involved in a traffic accident as a pedestrian, being hit by a car. My family were recommended to George Ide regarding personal injury, and what a great choice this turned out to be. Words can’t express how thankful and grateful I am for the service and support that I received from everyone at George Ide. My case was handled by Paul Fretwell with the help of Karen Jenkins, and the genuine kindness, care, and professionalism that they provided throughout my claim from start to finish was second to none. The experience of Paul and his team really shone through, and this was obvious from the very start when I first met Paul for an initial chat at home. The thoroughness and dedication to getting me the best possible outcome was clear throughout. Paul fought to the nail making sure that no stone was unturned, this allowing me to feel less anxious and to be able to concentrate on getting physically and mentally better. For anyone that goes through a traumatic event, the support from the people around you is key, Paul and his team were no exception to this, and I felt that I had a true friend and ally on my side. George Ide and Paul should be the first port of call to someone in need of a personal injury solicitor, I can’t recommend them enough!
Alex RichardsonThank you for all your effort and excellent advice and work in this matter. It’s very much appreciated and I will certainly use you and your firm again in the future should I require legal services.
Roger KoepWe are so grateful for all your hard work, and the passion with which you fought for him…it has given him a sense of self-worth that someone in your professional position can see what kind of man he is and what he should be awarded. Thank you so much, you have restored our faith in humanity, and we would have no reservations about recommending you to anyone in the future!
See ReviewThank you seems such a trivial word and yet without your tenacity, we would not be here today. For all the medical providers you sought out and your words of stability at each and every stage I cannot thank you enough. You will never know how much of a difference you have made, without your constant reassurance and steps of transition to medical assistance especially during Covid I know I would not be at this stage on my journey.
Michele Scott-GreenJust to confirm the safe receipt of the settlement money into my account,and also want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your hard work not just regarding the fee but also treatment wich help me getting in track with normal life after the accident. Again many thanks for all your hard work.
Mauricio GoncalvesFrom the moment I contacted you the service has been amazing. You responded to my first enquiry over a bank holiday weekend and followed it up in detail on the Tuesday. That personal touch emphasised that the service was above and beyond, and has continued to be so ever since. That call literally saved my life in more ways than I can mention.
Rusty BrownThank you for looking after me and my case. Not just a solicitor, you were a supporter and friend from the off. I felt that you ‘got’ me and understood where I was coming from. The very unexpected payout takes a lot of worries away, thank you.
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