Transfer your Personal Injury or Chronic Pain Claim to Brian Barr Solicitors today.
Changing solicitors can sound daunting, but our team makes the process hassle-free, allowing you to focus on what really matters.
If you had a personal injury or chronic pain claim with BLB Solicitors and you are now unsure what happens next, you are not on your own. BLB announced it would cease trading and enter administration from midday on 30 April 2026, and many clients have been left trying to work out where their case stands, who holds their file, and how to keep things moving.
At Brian Barr Solicitors, we help people transfer personal injury claims to a new solicitor with calm, clear advice and a lot of care. Sometimes people choose to move because they feel stuck or unheard. Sometimes they have no choice because their firm has closed. Either way, you deserve clarity, and you deserve a legal team that will take the time to understand what you are dealing with, not just what’s written on a file.
We are specialist personal injury solicitors for serious injury and chronic pain claims.
We are recognised in legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers UK, and known for doing this work properly, with clients at the centre of every decision. Many cases can be funded on a No Win No Fee basis, and if you are moving solicitors, we will explain the costs position in plain English before you commit.
If you need to move solicitors after BLB’s closure, contact us today for a free, no-obligation transfer review.
Can you change solicitors during a claim?
Yes. In most cases, you can change solicitors at any stage of your claim.
Some people speak to us very early on, after only a few conversations with their current firm. Others come to us when the claim is well underway, sometimes after medical evidence has already been obtained or settlement discussions have started. There is no single “right” point to move.
Of course, if you are suffering because of the closure or unresponsiveness of your firm, such as with BLB’s recent closure, you are well within your rights to seek a claim transfer. Our team can give you the clarity you deserve on your case, and obtain the compensation you deserve for your chronic pain or injury.
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A self-employed mum in her 30s was involved in two road traffic accidents ten months apart. After the first collision she developed persistent pain and later symptoms consistent with fibromyalgia, alongside fatigue, sleep disturbance and cognitive difficulties. A second, more frightening accident led to a significant flare in symptoms and the development of PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Six years on, she continued to need long-term support with day-to-day care, mobility, medication monitoring and family life. She felt her original solicitors did not have the specialist knowledge needed for a complex chronic pain claim, and other firms were reluctant to take the case on. After transferring her claim to Brian Barr Solicitors, we secured a seven-figure settlement, helping her access the ongoing care and stability she needed.
Why transfer my claim to Brian Barr Solicitors?
If you had an open compensation claim with BLB Solicitors, you may have found yourself in limbo, wondering what has happened to your case and what your rights are.
The issue is often communication: you may be struggling to get updates, or you may feel passed from one person to another without a clear sense of who is actually dealing with your claim. This is particularly common where the claim involves chronic pain, fibromyalgia, CRPS, serious psychological injury, brain injury or another complex condition.
We understand that claimants simply want confidence in the people acting for them. They want clear advice, compassion, and the reassurance that their claim is being handled by a firm that focuses on this area of law every day.
To begin you claim transfer, use the contact form to request a call back, or call us at 0161 568 1600.
How specialist representation helps you in chronic pain and serious injury claims
A serious injury claim is rarely just about one diagnosis.
A road traffic collision, accident at work, fall, assault or other traumatic event can lead to a combination of physical, neurological and psychological injuries. Even where the initial injury seems clear, the long-term picture may take time to emerge. Pain can become persistent. Fatigue may become disabling. Cognitive or emotional changes may affect work, relationships and independence. Rehabilitation needs can evolve. The right evidence is crucial.
That is why specialist representation matters.
In chronic pain and serious injury claims, it is important to work with solicitors who understand the medical complexity and the practical reality behind the paperwork. A claim may need input from pain consultants, neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, orthopaedic experts, care experts, accommodation experts or employment specialists. The legal strategy needs to reflect the real shape of the injury and the support a person may need going forward.
At Brian Barr Solicitors, our work is centred on serious personal injury and chronic pain. We understand that conditions such as CRPS, fibromyalgia, PTSD and brain injury are not always visible, straightforward or easy to explain.
Our Leading Injury & Chronic Pain Lawyers
The Serious Injury Solicitors at Brian Barr are renowned across the UK for their legal expertise and standard of client care. We consistently settle cases for higher amounts than other firms, with a 97% success rate in the last 12 months.
Steven Akerman, our Director, has received recommendations in both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories for 2026. These lists are reserved for the very best professionals in the field, highlighting our commitment to helping our clients get the outcome they deserve for their Serious Injury Compensation Claims.
How transferring your claim works
The first step is usually a conversation. We listen to what has happened, where your case currently stands, and what is making you consider a move. If you have correspondence, funding documents, medical evidence, or a recent settlement offer, we can review those as part of that initial assessment.
This stage is important because changing solicitor should be purposeful. We will tell you honestly whether we believe moving your case is likely to help and what we would want to look at in more detail.
If you choose to move your claim to Brian Barr Solicitors, we will usually make the practical arrangements on your behalf. That includes contacting your current solicitor, requesting your file, and taking the steps needed to move the claim across in an orderly way.
Funding is one of the biggest worries people have when they think about moving solicitor. In reality, it is often more manageable than people expect.
Clients can often continue under legal expenses insurance and, where proceedings have started, you are entitled to insist on the solicitor of your choice.
If you do not have suitable legal expenses insurance, Brian Barr may often be able to act under a Conditional Fee Agreement, more commonly called No Win No Fee.
Once your file has been received, the next stage is to review the evidence, identify any gaps, and advise you clearly on the way forward. Sometimes that means continuing the work already done. Sometimes it means changing direction, obtaining better expert evidence, or reassessing the value of the claim. Either way, the aim is to give you clarity and confidence, not to make the process feel heavier.
Will changing solicitors cost anything?
This is one of the most common worries, and understandably so.
The answer depends on how your current claim is funded and the terms of the agreement already in place. In some cases, there may be legal expenses cover available. In others, a No Win No Fee agreement may be the most appropriate route. Before anything is transferred, we would want to understand the existing funding position and explain it to you in plain English.
What matters is that you have clarity before making any decision. You should know where you stand, what the likely funding options are, and whether moving firms is likely to benefit your case overall.
Many people delay seeking a second opinion because they are worried that even asking the question will create extra cost or pressure. In reality, getting specialist advice early can often give you a much clearer sense of whether staying put is the right choice or whether your claim would benefit from a transfer.
Why choose Brian Barr Solicitors?
When you are living with the effects of a serious injury, the legal side of things should feel supportive, not overwhelming.
We are a specialist firm focused on chronic pain and serious personal injury claims. Our team is recognised in the 2026 Chambers UK directory, and Brian Barr Solicitors was named a Leading Firm by Legal 500 in 2026. That recognition reflects the work we do for people whose lives have been changed by severe and often complex injuries.
Our approach is client-centred and straightforward. We take time to understand what has happened, how your injury affects daily life, and what support may be needed now and in the future. We also work alongside trusted experts where needed, including medical and rehabilitation professionals, so that your case is built around the reality of your situation rather than a one-size-fits-all process.
We are also proud of our links with organisations such as Brake, Aftermath Support and Road Safety GB, which reflect our wider commitment to supporting people affected by traumatic incidents and serious injuries.
Most importantly, we understand that people who contact us about switching solicitors are often already tired, frustrated, or unsure who to trust. Our job is to make things clearer. We will tell you honestly whether we think moving your claim is likely to help. If it is, we will guide you through the process with care and professionalism.
Talk to us about moving your claim
If you had an open personal injury or chronic pain claim with BLB Solicitors before it ceased to trade, now is the time to explore your options.
This also gives you the chance to understand whether your claim was being handled in the way it should have been. Often, our specialist support can place you in a stronger position than before, achieving a higher compensation payout at the end.
We can advise you on the next steps and manage the transfer process for you. A calm, informed conversation can make a difficult situation feel much more manageable.
If you are thinking about moving to Brian Barr Solicitors for a chronic pain or serious injury claim, contact us to discuss your options.
If you would rather speak to a specialist on the phone, you can call out office at 0161 568 1600
No, if you move your claim to Brian Barr, you will not be starting over. We’ll pick up from where your previous firm left off, review what’s been done, and carry things forward without wasting the progress already made.
It’s usually very straightforward. You tell us you want us to take over, and you give us written authority to act on your behalf. After that, we contact the right people, request the file securely, and take care of the paperwork and chasing so you don’t have to.
In most situations, client files are held either by the firm’s administrators or by an intervention agent appointed to keep everything safe and properly controlled. Your documents should not just disappear. Once you instruct us, we’ll identify where your file is being held and arrange a secure transfer into our care.
Often, yes. The people holding the file need to be confident they’re releasing sensitive documents to the right person and the right solicitor. We’ll guide you through a quick ID check and submit what’s needed alongside the request to avoid delays.
Not usually. In many serious injury and chronic pain cases, we can continue on a No Win, No Fee basis, and we’ll always explain funding clearly before you commit. If there are any potential cost issues in your specific case, we’ll talk you through them upfront, so there are no surprises later.
No. If there’s a deadline coming up, we can often start by using what you already have, like emails, letters, medical appointments, or key documents you’ve been sent. We can begin protecting the urgent parts of your claim while the formal file transfer is underway, so you’re not left in limbo.
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