INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIM

Personal Injury Claim Process

When deciding if you can make a personal injury compensation claim, it is useful to understand the legal process. Be aware that the personal injury compensation claims process will involve having at least one detailed interview with a solicitor which may take place over the telephone or in person, in hospital, at your home or at the solicitors offices and it will be necessary to take part in at least one independent medical examination and assessment, perhaps more, which may be at your GP’s surgery or at the consulting rooms of a local medical specialist which may be in a private residence, a clinic or a hospital.

Personal Injury Compensation Claim Time Limits

It is also important to know that a time limit applies to a personal injury compensation claim and in general terms a claim must have been settled or proceedings must have been issued in a court of law within three years of the accident failing which the claim may become statute barred and the opportunity to claim compensation may have been lost forever.

How is pain and suffering compensation assessed?

The Judge will consider the extent of the injuries and the anticipated recovery period paying particular attention to any long term problems. The amount of an award in a personal injury compensation claim will be assessed after consideration of previously decided cases, government guidelines, the judges personal experience and following representations from the parties lawyers.

Types of Accidents

Personal injury claims arise from a wide variety of circumstances including :-

• product liability
• medical negligence
• road traffic accidents
• workplace injuries
• slipping, tripping or falling

Personal Injury Compensation Claims Legislation

In addition to the common law of negligence there are statutes that deal specifically with many areas of personal injury law. Below are some of the most important statutes related to accidents and personal injury compensation claims :

• The Health and Safety at Work Act
• The Consumer Protection Act 1987
• The Fatal Accident Act 1976
• The Occupiers Liability Act
• The Civil Evidence Acts of 1968 and 1971

Steps to Take After the Accident

If you've been injured in an accident, there are steps you can take to improve your chances of bringing a successful personal injury compensation claim. Immediately following the accident, record detailed notes about the events leading up to the accident, the accident itself and the injuries you sustained. Include dates, times, locations and the names and contact information of potential witnesses. Take photos of any property damage, and if possible, take photos at the scene of the accident. Visit a physician as soon as possible for a full medical examination.

No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

If you have suffered personal injury in an accident you should consult a solicitor as soon as possible. In order to make a personal injury compensation claim the accident must have occurred within the last three years and have been caused as a result of negligence by another person. Many solicitors offer a no win no fee service which minimises the individual’s financial risk however the no win no fee scheme offered by this firm goes much further and can be summed up as 'win or lose no charge - compensation paid in full'. If you use our claims service there is no financial risk whatsoever and you are paid 100% of your compensation with no deductions.