PERSONAL INJURY COMPENSATION

Specialist Accident Solicitors

Every day in the United Kingdom, people are injured in accidents through no fault of their own. If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, then you are entitled to bring a personal injury compensation claim. Our solicitors take cases on a no win no fee basis. Win or lose there is no charge. Compensation is paid in full with no deductions. We make it completely risk-free for you to bring your personal injury compensation claim.

Identifying the Defendant

The person against whom the victim is bringing the claim is called the defendant. In some cases it is clear who the defendant will be however in other circumstances such as when you are injured in the workplace or hurt by a defective product, it might be less obvious who is liable. A specialist solicitor can identify the proper defendant so that you can bring a successful personal injury compensation claim.

Awards of Compensation

Damages awarded for successful personal injury compensation claims vary widely. There are two types of damages a claimant can receive known as special damages and general damages. Special damages are compensation for losses that can be valued in terms of money, such as the costs of having your vehicle repaired or the loss of past wages. Special damages can be calculated with a degree of accuracy. Special damages alone are often not sufficient to compensate the victim fully for their losses. For instance, a car accident may leave you physically disabled, which could affect your ability to enjoy life and leisure time. General damages are awarded to compensate victims for losses that cannot be assigned a monetary value such as pain and suffering. General damages cannot be calculated accurately and must be assessed by a Judge based on previous case law, government guidelines and personal experience following representations made by the lawyers for both claimant and defendant.

General Damages & Special Damages

Below is a non-inclusive list of some of the special damages and general damages may be awarded in a personal injury compensation claim:

• damage to motor vehicle; decreased value of vehicle
• cost of rental car while vehicle is being repaired
• personal property damage
• medical bills, both past and future including care costs
• loss of employment or lost opportunities for advancement
• difficulty finding employment
• lost income and/or loss of future income
• loss of enjoyment of life and reduced leisure time
• future likelihood of additional accident-related health problems
• pain, suffering and emotional distress
• legal costs and expenses
• general expenses
• interest on the damages awarded

No Charge, No Obligation Legal Advice

Our personal injury solicitors can provide legal representation to individuals located anywhere in the United Kingdom. For free legal advice contact us today. Simply phone us on our helpline for a no charge, no obligation legal consultation with one of our specialist solicitors.