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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

APIL accreditation

APIL is an independent, not-for-profit organisation fighting for the rights of injured people and providing accreditation for lawyers who specialise in personal injury law. This accreditation shows that an APIL accredited lawyer has achieved a certain standard of expertise and competence.

Accredited senior litigator

Accredited fellow

Accredited senior fellow

Accredited practice

Accredited chambers

Advice following an injury

Injury or disease resulting from someone else's negligence is often a very traumatic and worrying experience. You may feel vulnerable and unsure of your own rights and responsibilities, during this difficult time.

APIL's series of factsheets offers information and guidance on injuries and the law. Our first five cover:

Personal injury is a complex and confusing area of the law, beset with well-reported myths and inaccuracies. At a time when you may feel vulnerable and unsure of your rights and responsibilities, our special guides may help:

Contacting the right people
Contacting the right people
Your route to a quicker recovery
Your route to a quicker recovery
Dealing with an injury at work
Dealing with an injury at work
Sub-standard hospital treatment
Sub-standard hospital treatment
Questions to ask your insurer
Questions to ask your insurer
Dealing with criminal injuries
Dealing with criminal injuries

If you require further independent legal advice, please call our telephone helpline on 0115 958 0585.