Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is an independent not for profit organisation fighting for the rights of injured people and providing accreditation for lawyers who specialise in personal injury law.
Approximately 3,800 personal injury lawyers are members of APIL and as a consequence agree to comply with a code of practice for the benefit of personal injury victims.
APIL runs an accreditation scheme which helps identify lawyers who are truly personal injury specialists. To obtain accreditation, lawyers must meet strict criteria regarding levels of legal knowledge and standards of client care. The accreditation process extends beyond individuals to firms and legal practices which specialise in pursuing personal injury compensation claims on behalf of accident victims and those suffering from industrial or occupational diseases.
By choosing an APIL accredited practice you can be confident that you are obtaining expert legal advice to enable you to recover the personal injury compensation that you deserve.
In addition to providing a system of accreditation, APIL also works closely with charities and other support organisations. This is ensure that injured people get the help and practical support they need to cope with the restrictions and disabilities they may suffer as a result of their injury.
APIL also campaigns on a variety of health and safety issues to help protect the rights of personal injury victims and to ensure that there is full access to justice. This includes addressing many myths about compensation claims, supporting safety campaigns and campaigning in relation to potential changes to the law.
Sintons are proud to be an accredited practice with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. In addition a number of our solicitors are accredited as APIL Senior Litigators in recognition of their skill, expertise and high standards of client care.
All personal injury claims are pursued on a No Win No Fee basis so you can rest assured that there is no financial risk.
To begin a personal injury compensation claim or obtain further advice with no obligation contact Sintons 24/7.
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20 years. Thousands of ideas. Countless improvements to health and care across the North East and North Cumbria.
We`re proud to sponsor the 20th Bright Ideas in Health Awards — a true milestone for a programme that`s shone a light on innovation since 2003.
Got a bright idea? Entries close 11:59pm, Friday 27 November 2026.
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Think you know your stuff? Join Sintons` Trainees for our Fundraising Quiz Night at Shearer`s Bar, St James` Park on 12th Nov.
Quiz, raffle & games, all in aid of @stoswaldsuk and our Trainee Challenge.
🎟️ £12.50pp or £70 per table of 6.
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Join us on 11th November for our seminar: When Trauma Shapes the Narrative – understanding and working with PTSD
We`ll look at how PTSD develops after significant trauma, its impact on rehabilitation in a medico-legal context, and evidence-based treatments including Trauma Focused CBT and EMDR.
Led by Craig Thompson, CBT Therapist at Talking House North East, and Barry Lehane RGN, LLM., Case Manager at Empowering U
📍 Sintons, The Cube, Newcastle
🕓 Arrival 4.00pm | Seminar 4.30pm
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