How to Make a Personal Injury Claim

Read this great advice on making Personal Injury Claims in the UK.

Making a Claim for Accident Compensation

If you decide that you would like to make a claim against and organisation, company or person you have to decide which route you would like to take to do this.

It may be worth making a complaint in the first instance; this can often lead to compensation being offered to you by the person or business you are making the claim against.

If a complaint does not lead to a satisfactory result then you may choose to take legal action. Your two main options are either the small claims court or suing using a solicitors.

To give your case the best chance of success it is important to follow these steps.

Contact the police as soon as the accident happens if applicable.
Contact your insurance company promptly if applicable.
Go to the doctor, and keep any records of any treatment needed.
Gather evidence and keep records of everything, then hand them over to your solicitors.

Group Accident Compensation Claims

One of the most popular ways to make a claim for compensation is too make a group injury compensation claim. This is where a group of individuals who have suffered the same of similar injuries, for a similar reason (i.e. same workplace) get together to make a joint claim against the defendant. This can help to lower the legal costs involved, and increase the evidence against the defendant.

Compensation

If you receive compensation for your injuries you may be awarded special damages and general damages. General damages are direct compensation for the injuries or illness that you have suffered as a result of an accident. Special damages compensate the claimant for other costs they may have suffered indirectly as a result of their injuries or illness. An example of special damages is compensation for loss of earnings.

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