Accident & Injury Solicitors in Lurgan, Portadown & Craigavon
If you have been injured in an accident in Lurgan, Portadown, Craigavon or anywhere across Co. Armagh, you do not need to travel far for experienced legal help. Campbell & Haughey are right on your doorstep. This guide explains how a compensation claim works, how much your claim may be worth, and how a local solicitor can help.
Your Accident & Injury Solicitors in Lurgan and Portadown
Campbell & Haughey have long-standing roots across Co. Armagh, with an office in Lurgan serving Portadown, Craigavon and the wider area, alongside our offices in Belfast, Ballygawley and Dublin. That local presence matters. It means you can meet your solicitor in person, and it means we understand the roads, workplaces and community you are dealing with.
Whether your accident happened on the M1, on a local road around Craigavon, at work in one of the area’s many industrial and retail sites, or in a public place, our accident and injury team can help.
You can read more about our litigation, accident and injury work, or reach us directly through our contact page.
Estimate Your Compensation
One of the first questions after an accident is what a claim might be worth. Compensation for the injury itself (general damages) is valued using the official Northern Ireland guidelines, the “Green Book” (Sixth Edition, in force since 8 April 2024). Our free calculator gives an indicative range in a couple of clicks.
Pick your injury and severity to see the typical Green Book range, then add lost earnings for a fuller picture.
The calculator gives a guide to general damages only. What your claim is really worth depends on the detail of your case and your financial losses, which is why it is always best to have it assessed by a solicitor.
How Compensation Is Assessed in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland values personal injury claims its own way, separate from England and Wales and from the Republic of Ireland. Awards here are generally higher than in England and Wales, something that goes back to a time when juries, rather than judges, decided the amounts.
A claim usually has two parts. General damages cover the injury itself, the pain and the effect on your life, and are valued using the Green Book brackets. Special damages cover your financial losses, such as lost earnings, medical and care costs and travel, and are worked out from evidence like payslips, receipts and medical reports.
General damages
- Compensation for the injury itself
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of amenity and enjoyment of life
- Valued using the NI Green Book brackets
Special damages
- Loss of earnings, past and future
- Medical, treatment and rehabilitation costs
- Care, assistance and travel costs
- Other financial losses caused by the injury
You can read the official guidelines on the Judiciary NI website.
Injury Claims We Handle Across the Area
Campbell & Haughey act for people throughout Lurgan, Portadown, Craigavon and Co. Armagh in a wide range of accident and injury claims.
Drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians, including local road and motorway collisions.
Factory, warehouse, site and retail accidents, lifting injuries and unsafe equipment.
Public liability claims, including falls in public places and poorly maintained premises.
Complex, higher-value claims where long-term care and future losses need careful assessment.
For related guidance, see what to do after a car accident and our workplace injury calculator for accident-at-work claims.
How Long Do You Have to Make a Claim?
In most personal injury cases in Northern Ireland, you have three years to claim. The clock usually starts on the date of the accident, or the date you first realised your injury was linked to it. This comes from the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.
Usually three years from the date of the accident or date of knowledge.
Usually three years from their eighteenth birthday.
Often runs from when you knew the condition was linked to exposure.
Missing the deadline can end a claim for good, so it is best to get advice early rather than wait.
Accidents and Claims in the Craigavon Area
The Lurgan, Portadown and Craigavon area is one of the busiest parts of Northern Ireland, sitting on the M1 corridor between Belfast and the border, with significant industry, retail and daily commuter traffic. That activity brings its share of road and workplace accidents.
Across Northern Ireland in 2024, the police recorded 4,753 injury road traffic collisions, leading to 69 deaths, 939 people seriously injured and 6,486 slightly injured, according to PSNI road traffic collision statistics (these are Northern Ireland-wide figures).
Most claims settle by negotiation, long before anyone sees a courtroom. If a local claim does need to go to court, cases in this area are typically dealt with through the County Court, with higher-value claims starting in the High Court in Belfast. You can find general information about the courts on the Courts and Tribunals pages of the NI Department of Justice.
Why Choose a Local Firm
- An office in Lurgan serving Portadown, Craigavon and across Co. Armagh
- Face-to-face meetings with a solicitor who knows your area
- A free, no-obligation review of your situation before you commit to anything
- A track record of substantial local settlements, including a £750,000 pedestrian claim in the Lurgan and Portadown area
- Plain-English advice and a named contact who keeps you updated
Settlements We Have Secured
Real outcomes say more than guideline figures. These are anonymised results from our own accident and injury work locally and across Northern Ireland.
Settlement for a pedestrian injured in the Lurgan and Portadown area. Read the case.
Claim secured for an injured passenger in a road traffic case. Read the case.
A road traffic accident claim resolved for our client. Read the case.
Secured for a motorist injured on the M1 through a Motor Insurers’ Bureau claim. Read the case.
These are genuine past results and every case is different. Past outcomes are not a promise or prediction of what any future claim will achieve.
Talk to a Solicitor on Your Doorstep
A calculator is a good place to start, but only a proper look at your medical evidence and your losses can tell you what your claim is really worth. Campbell & Haughey can review your situation and explain your options in plain terms, in person if you would prefer.
Our accident and injury team act for clients across Lurgan, Portadown, Craigavon, Belfast and wider Northern Ireland. Reach us through our contact page.
Speak With a Local SolicitorFrequently Asked Questions
Do you have a solicitor near Lurgan and Portadown?
Yes. Campbell & Haughey have an office in Lurgan serving Portadown, Craigavon and across Co. Armagh, as well as offices in Belfast, Ballygawley and Dublin. You can meet your solicitor in person and deal with someone who knows the area.
How much is my claim worth?
Compensation for the injury itself is valued using the NI Green Book, and our compensation calculator gives an indicative range. Your financial losses are added on top, based on evidence. Only a proper assessment can tell you what your claim is really worth.
What does an initial enquiry cost?
Your initial enquiry and case review are free and without obligation. We will look at what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a claim and what your options are, before you decide whether to go ahead.
How long do I have to make a claim in Northern Ireland?
Usually three years from the date of the accident or the date you became aware of the injury, under the Limitation (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. Different rules apply to children and some other cases, so it is best to take advice promptly.
Do I have to go to court to claim?
Most claims are settled by negotiation without a court hearing. Court is used only where liability is disputed or a fair settlement cannot be reached, and your solicitor will guide you through each step.
What kinds of accident claims do you take on locally?
Road traffic accidents, accidents at work, slips, trips and falls, and serious or life-changing injury claims, for clients across Lurgan, Portadown, Craigavon and Co. Armagh. You can contact our team to discuss your situation.
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This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. General damages figures are guideline ranges taken from the Sixth Edition of the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases in Northern Ireland and are not an offer, valuation or guarantee of any award. The road traffic collision figures quoted are Northern Ireland-wide statistics published by the PSNI. Every claim depends on its own facts, evidence and circumstances. You should take advice from a qualified solicitor about your individual case.
