Personal injury glossary - H

If you would like assistance in relation to a possible personal injury claim speak to our experts for free initial advice on 0203 816 0065 or complete our online enquiry form.

This personal injury glossary provides explanations in plain English of a number of technical terms you may encounter in the process of pursuing a personal injury claim.

High Court - A court that deals with higher level civil disputes.

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Personal injury - types of claims

Our specialist personal injury solicitors are able to deal with a wide variety of claims, including:

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We're widely accredited for our work - personal injury

  • Personal Injury Accreditation
  • Chambers
  • Members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
  • Legal 500

It is our business to deliver legal services that work for our clients, you can trust our specialists to take care of things on your behalf. Over the years our personal injury team has been recognised by industry awards and accredited for their excellence.

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