Advice needed - life changing injuries

[BTshun]

I’ve name changed as this is outing.

My sister was involved in a serious road accident last week. She was on her bike and was hit by a truck. Driver tested positive for narcotics at the scene. Unsure at this stage of the insurance status of the driver or what company he works for.
It’s looking likely that her leg will be amputated.
She is a nurse and this will affect her ability to earn a living.

Medically, she’s getting all the help that she requires but I want to make sure she gets all the financial help she needs. Anyone know if she needs to hire legal counsel? My sister won’t be able to appoint a traditional solicitor (her income isn’t huge) so does anyone know if a No Win No Fee lawyer is the only option? Or are there any law firms that might take the case on a pro bono basis? I’m not from a legal background so hoping someone might be able to make some recommendations on where to start.

Thank you in advance.

She's already said that they're London based in her second post.

You are right, apologies

I quite like Bro bono as an autocorrect!

OP, my sister was paralysed following a fairly minor shunt (bizarre, unique set of circumstances) so I do understand how stressful this is for you. Look after your sister. But look after you, too.

And I completely missed what I wanted to say. Try to use the best lawyers you can. My dsis had a fairly useless firm through insurance and lost her claim. Again, very different circumstances (causation was a disputed element).

OP you said your DS is in a Nursing Union. This is the link to the RCN personal injury page.

www.rcn.org.uk/Get-Help/Legal-help/Personal-injury I hope you are able to get her a lot of help.