Form 2P – Personal Injuries Summons

What this form is for

• • You need to start a formal legal action regarding an injury you suffered.
• • This form initiates the process when seeking damages from another party (the defendant).
• • Use this if you are unsure which specific court document to use, as it is the general summons.
• • It is used before issuing a full Statement of Claim in many circumstances.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict universal deadline mentioned in the title alone. However, submitting it quickly after the injury helps secure your position in the legal timeline.

Before you submit

• • Ensure both parties' full names and addresses are correctly entered.
• • Verify the date of injury is accurate.
• • Confirm the court location where you wish to file it.
• • Attach supporting evidence (e.g., medical reports) if prompted on the form itself.
• • Check that the monetary value claimed matches your expected damages.
• • Sign and date the form in the designated signature box.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all required sections of Form 2P thoroughly.
2. 2Gather copies of supporting documentation (medical reports, police reports).
3. 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate Courts Service office or via their online portal.
4. 4Pay any prescribed filing fee at the time of submission (or as directed).
5. 5Keep a copy of the signed and stamped Form 2P for your records.

Known limitations

• • Filing this form does not guarantee success; it only starts the claim.
• • The specific court you file in dictates local procedural rules that may override general guidance.
• • If the injury is minor, a simple letter of claim might suffice before using Form 2P.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There might be variations for specific types of personal injuries (e.g., occupational).