What is the small claims track?
Claims under £10,000 general / £1,500 PI general damages; each party pays own costs regardless of outcome; no fixed costs recovery; does not apply to EL claims
Why do employer liability claims not use small claims?
CPR r.26.9 — PI claims involving employer liability are excluded from small claims track; allocated to fast track (damages up to ~£25,000) or multi-track (complex or high value)
What track is a work accident claim on?
Simple admitted liability claims under £25,000 — fast track; complex, disputed, serious injury — multi-track; Low Value Protocol under £25,000 EL — Portal process
What does the track affect?
Costs recovery; trial procedure; timetable; how evidence is managed
Related questions
Will my work accident claim go to court?
Most work accident claims settle before trial. Only a small minority of disputed cases proceed to a full hearing.
Do I have to appear in court?
If the case reaches trial — which is uncommon — you and any witnesses may need to give evidence. Your solicitor will prepare you.
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Enquiries may be referred to SRA-regulated UK solicitor firms where appropriate. No win, no fee is subject to solicitor assessment of your individual case.
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Sources
- CPR Part 26 r.26.9
- CPR Part 27
- CPR Part 45 (fixed costs)
This answer is editorial information about UK law. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor–client relationship. For advice on your circumstances, speak to a regulated personal-injury solicitor.