The RCN prides itself on having assisted its members in recovering millions of pounds in compensation each year.
As an RCN member you’re eligible for legal advice and representation for injuries sustained due to the fault of someone else. Whether a workplace injury or not, we can help you obtain 100% of your compensation. The service is completely free to members, regardless of whether the claim is successful.
We can also help your family and friends if they’ve suffered injury through no fault of their own.
Accidents happen every day and a serious injury could be life changing. People depend on their wellbeing to provide for their families, support their lifestyle and secure the future of their loved ones.
If you’ve been injured in an accident or incident that wasn’t your fault, then you shouldn’t have to suffer the costs. As part of your membership we can help you claim compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, and loss of income whatever the cause or nature of your accident.
Strict deadlines apply to personal injury claims so if you think you may need to make a claim don’t delay in contacting us. Find out more about making a claim below and call us on 0345 772 6100 without delay.
Alongside progressing your claim, we can also offer members emotional support and counselling to help during this difficult time. Find out more about our member support services here.Do you have friends or family who have been injured through the fault or negligence or another and wish to make a claim for compensation? We can also provide them with expert tailored legal advice, assistance and representation to bring a claim.
Claims will be underwritten by a highly competitive after the event insurance policy, meaning your loved ones will have peace of mind that they will receive at least 75% of the compensation awarded.
You will also have peace of mind that they are receiving a quality service and one which gives back to the RCN, as any profits made (as a result of costs being paid by the defendant in the case) will come back to the RCN to further support its members.
Our expert team have a wealth of experience in road traffic accident claims, ensuring you are fully compensated for:
If you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, contact our team of personal injury specialists who are dedicated to getting the best results for you.
Tip: Before you purchase (or when renewing) your car insurance with any provider, check if you are paying extra for a BTE (Before The Event) legal cover product. It may be that you can save money by utilising the RCN’s personal injury claims service provided by RCNLaw (subject to small claims limits and being in membership at the time of the accident).
All employers have a duty of care to protect their employees against injury or accidents at work.
Some of the most common injuries in the workplace results from:
Owners have a duty of care to ensure their premises are in a reasonable, safe condition to prevent injuries, however accidents in public places are common.
Our personal injury team deal with a range of public liability claims such as:
If you have been a victim of crime which has resulted in injury, our professional team can expertly and patiently guide you through the process of claiming for compensation.
Alongside progressing your claim, we can also offer you support and counselling to help during this difficult time.
As an RCN member, you can apply for assistance with claims for compensation arising out of an accident or incident that was not your fault, and if successful keep 100% of your compensation.
We can also offer a service to your friends and family with such claims.
Find out how our expert lawyers can assist you.Alongside processing your claim, we can also offer RCN members emotional support and counselling to help during difficult times. Find out more about our member support services here.
If you have just been hurt, you can access our extensive advice about personal injury and accidents at work here including practical steps to take in the aftermath of an injury.Members who sustained their injury whilst at work in Northern Ireland should call us on 0345 7726100 for further advice and onwards referral to our specialist team. Your case will be handled by your RCN regional office.
The friends and family service is not available in Northern Ireland.
Members who sustained their injury in Scotland (whether at work or otherwise) should call us on 0345 7726100 for further advice and onwards referral to our specialist team. Your case will be handled by your RCN regional office.
Friends or family who sustained their injury in Scotland should complete this online form. You case will be handled by Anderson Strathern.
Members who sustained their injury whilst at work in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man should call us on 0345 7726100 for further advice and onwards referral to our specialist team. Your case will be handled by your RCN regional office.
The friends and family service is not available in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Personal injury claims support is provided by:
