PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM SOLICITORS

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Types of Personal Injury Claims

Individuals can be hurt in a variety of circumstances by the negligent actions of another person giving rise to a personal injury claim. It is important that you select a solicitor who specialises in accident law and deals exclusively in personal injury claims and who has the experience and knowledge necessary to handle a complicated negligence case. These are some of the major statutes and areas of personal injury claim law that your solicitor should know and understand:

• Consumer Protection Act 1987
• Occupiers Liability Act
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Fatal Accident Act 1976
• Civil Evidence Acts of 1968 and 1971
• common law of negligence
• motor vehicle and traffic accidents including drunk driving
• contributory negligence
• vicarious liability and co-workers negligence
• product liability including defective pharmaceutical drugs
• Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) covering uninsured or hit-and-run claims
• accidents in the workplace and employers liability
• relationship between workplace injuries and social security benefits

As can be seen from the list above, personal injury claims can arise from a variety of circumstances. Sometimes those injuries can be sustained while driving or as a passenger or pedestrian by becoming involved in an accident caused by a negligent or drunk driver. Other accidents can occur in public or private places when negligence on the part of an owner or occupier of land or property caused you to fall and injure yourself. Workplace injuries are also common and can be caused by fellow workers, poor training or faulty equipment.

Compensation Awards – General Damages & Special Damages

In personal injury claims the victim may be awarded two types of damages designated general damages and special damages. General damages cover such things as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. General damages cannot be exactly calculated and must be assessed with a monetary value. Special damages cover items that can be assigned a monetary value and can be calculated reasonably accurately such as damage to vehicles, past loss of wages and expenses.

Free Legal Consultation

If you have been injured due to someone else's negligent actions, it is imperative that you immediately seek the assistance of a personal injury claim solicitor. Our solicitors provide free legal advice on all matters related to personal injury claims. Contact us today to discuss your case with a friendly and helpful solicitor. For your free consultation, simply phone us on our helpline. There is no charge for your consultation, and you are under no further obligations to use the services of our solicitors.