Claims under Tort
When you suffer harm through another party’s wrongful act or negligence, the law of tort gives you the right to seek compensation. AppleRose Solicitors provides expert guidance and tenacious representation to help you recover what you are owed.
Civil Law — Tort Claims
What is a claim under tort?
Our solicitors have a deep understanding of the principles of duty of care, negligence, and liability, and will work diligently to build the strongest possible case on your behalf — whether through negotiation or court proceedings.
£2.4M+
Compensation recovered for tort claimants
96%
Client satisfaction rate on tort cases
No Win
No fee arrangements available on eligible claims
Types of tort claims we handle
Negligence
Claims where a duty of care was owed, breached, and caused you quantifiable loss — from accidents to professional negligence.
Medical negligence
Harm arising from substandard clinical care — misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or inadequate treatment.
Personal injury
Injuries sustained in road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, public liability incidents, or accidents on private premises.
Defamation
Protecting your reputation from false statements — libel (written) or slander (spoken) — that cause harm to your character or livelihood.
Nuisance
Claims arising from unreasonable interference with your enjoyment of land or property, including noise, pollution, or encroachment.
Trespass
Direct, intentional interference with your person, land, or goods — including unlawful entry, assault, and wrongful interference.
Product liability
Injury or loss caused by defective or unsafe products supplied by a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer.
Employers' liability
Claims against employers who failed in their duty to provide a safe working environment, equipment, or adequate training.
Types of tort claims we handle
To succeed in most tort claims, particularly negligence, four legal elements must generally be established. Our solicitors assess each of these carefully from the outset of your case.
Duty of care
The defendant owed you a legal duty to take reasonable care — for example, a doctor to a patient, or a driver to other road users.
Breach of duty
The defendant fell below the standard of care expected of a reasonable person in their position, through action or omission.
Causation
The breach directly caused your injury or loss — both in fact ("but for" the breach) and in law (the harm was foreseeable).
Damages
You suffered actual, quantifiable harm — physical, financial, or psychological — as a result of the defendant's conduct.
Types of compensation available
Pain & suffering
Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of amenity — the impact the harm has had on your quality of life.
Financial losses
Quantifiable out-of-pocket losses such as loss of earnings, medical expenses, care costs, and property damage.
Ongoing impact
Compensation for future care needs, loss of future earnings, and ongoing treatment costs where the injury has lasting effects.
How we pursue your tort claim
Free case assessment
We review the circumstances of your case, assess liability, and advise you honestly on the strength and value of your potential claim — at no cost to you.
Evidence gathering
We compile witness statements, expert reports, medical records, and any other evidence needed to substantiate your claim and establish liability.
Letter of claim
A formal letter is sent to the defendant (or their insurer) setting out the basis of your claim, the losses suffered, and the compensation sought.
Negotiation & settlement
We negotiate firmly on your behalf to reach a fair settlement. Many tort claims are resolved at this stage without the need for court proceedings.
Litigation if required
Where settlement cannot be agreed, we issue proceedings and represent you through trial, presenting your case with precision and determination.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between tort and criminal law?
Do I need to prove the defendant intended to harm me?
What if I was partly to blame for my own injury?
Can I make a tort claim on a no win, no fee basis?
Think you have a tort claim? Talk to us.
Free initial consultation — no obligation, no win no fee options available.
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