Corries Solicitors

Corries Solicitors: personal injury claims from York

Corries Solicitors Ltd is a claims law firm based at Melroses Yard, Walmgate, in York, North Yorkshire. The firm presents itself as one of the UK's leading claims solicitors and states that it has worked for the people of York and the surrounding areas for more than 25 years. Its own figures put the compensation recovered for clients at over £300 million across thousands of claims.

The practice is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 424101, and its registered company number is 5517012. The firm operates a no win, no fee model for personal injury work.

Asbestos and mesothelioma claims

Asbestos-related disease is a central area of the practice. Corries describes itself as one of the UK's leading asbestos claims and mesothelioma compensation solicitors and states that it has recovered over £200 million for victims and their families. The claim information covers asbestosis, pleural thickening and pleural plaques, alongside mesothelioma.

The firm's published guidance addresses practical difficulties that arise in these cases, including claims where the employer has ceased trading, claims brought by a spouse after a death from asbestos, the Mesothelioma Scheme 2008, time limits, symptoms of asbestos cancer, available benefits and typical pay-outs. It also lists companies that used asbestos in the UK and the occupations where the material was most used.

Pension transfer claims

A separate line of work concerns people who transferred out of a final salary pension scheme in the 1980s or 1990s. Corries offers a free review of the pension to assess eligibility and states that it has helped thousands of people claim compensation for mis-sold pensions. The site includes a dedicated FAQ section on work pension compensation and a set of case stories.

Road traffic accidents

The road accident practice covers claims arising from car accidents, cycling accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. The firm states that it has acted for many North Yorkshire residents and that claims can include injuries, car repairs, loss of earnings and other losses resulting from the accident, with a replacement car supplied where necessary.

Published advice answers questions on whiplash treatment and duration, claims by passengers, accidents in a taxi or Uber, accidents where the claimant was at fault, uninsured drivers, seatbelt use, evidence to collect after a collision and the steps to take immediately after a road traffic accident.

Workplace injuries

Work accident claims are handled for people injured on the job, with compensation sought for injuries, loss of earnings and other losses. Specific claim types listed include slips at work, forklift truck accidents, kitchen accidents and lifting injuries at work.

The supporting guidance covers farm accidents, electric shocks, building site and factory accidents, reporting an accident at work, employer responsibilities after an accident, benefits available to injured workers, the risk of losing a job after claiming, and which industries face the highest risk of workplace accidents.

How the firm works with clients

Corries presents its service as open and straightforward, with a free consultation and a no win, no fee arrangement for personal injury claims. The site also answers general questions about how injury claims are funded, how long compensation takes, whether compensation is taxable, the effect of pre-existing health conditions, the need for a medical report and whether a claim will go to court.

Among the client outcomes published on the site is a road accident case attributed to Mr. Turner of Acomb, with a payment of £26,298. The firm also maintains a news section, a team page and information on careers and community involvement.

Contact arrangements

The firm advertises a 24/7 telephone line on 01904 527430 and a second number, 01904 527431. Enquiries can be sent to advice@corries.co.uk or enquiries@corries.co.uk, and the site provides callback and online claim forms. A Glasgow telephone number, 0141 249 3400, also appears in the material.