You can usually pursue a personal injury claim yourself, but you will need to gather evidence, obtain medical information, follow the relevant claims process and negotiate with the insurer or other party. Some lower-value road accident claims can be started through the Official Injury Claim service, although the rules and eligibility requirements can be difficult to assess. Time limits often apply—commonly three years for many injury claims—so delaying could affect your position. Before deciding, consider speaking to a solicitor regulated by the SRA, particularly if liability is disputed, your injuries are serious or the claim involves medical negligence.