The idea of claiming for compensation following an accident is one which has gained something of a poor reputation of late, thanks to unscrupulous claims companies making unrealistic promises and encouraging people to make exaggerated claims. At Compensation Claim we really couldn’t be further from this. We don’t see an accident as an opportunity, a chance to cash in or some kind of alternative lottery ticket. We see an accident for what it is – a terrible misfortune that you would have done anything to have avoided. Having said that, we don’t think you should just have to lie back and accept an accident. Fate may well have dealt you a rotten hand, but you’ve every right to try and seek redress for that bad luck. We realise that no amount of money can truly compensate for things like pain, distress and illness, but the compensation we can claim for you will help in two ways:
- It will meet immediate out of pocket expenses.
- It will set you and your family on the road to recovery by instilling a sense of fairness.
Before thinking about making an accident claim for personal injury it’s vital to be clear about the criteria that have to be met. We pursue claims for every type of accident you could imagine, but amongst the most common accidents we come across are:
- Road Traffic Accidents
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Accidents at Work
- Criminal Injury
- Medical Negligence
The key to making a successful compensation claim lies in establishing two things. Firstly, you have to have been the victim of an accident which was caused by the negligence of another. It doesn’t matter if it’s another driver, a doctor, a supermarket which failed to warn about a wet floor or a council which ought to have fixed a dangerous paving stone, if somebody else was to blame for your suffering, then it’s only just and fair that they be made to pay for your recovery.
Once it’s been established that somebody else was to blame for what’s happened to you, your injury lawyer will have to demonstrate that you’ve suffered an injury or illness as a result of this negligence. The injuries caused by an accident can vary widely, from cuts and bruises or whiplash to major disfigurement or the loss of one or more limbs. In the case of workplace negligence, the injury in question may well be a long term illness or condition brought on by poor working conditions. Nor does an injury have to be physical in nature for it to be worthy of a compensation claim. The psychological effects of an accident should never be underestimated, and the resulting stress, trauma and anxiety should be thought of as an injury in themselves.
If you are able to make a compensation claim, then the money you’ll be seeking will be meant to cover a variety of different things. In the first instant it will be intended to recoup the cost of any immediate expenses you’ve had to pay as a result of your accident, such as prescription fees, medical expenses and any travel costs. In the longer term, compensation will be sort to cover any wages lost through time off work, and any reduction in your ongoing earnings brought about by the extent and type of your injuries. There may also be specific amounts of compensation payable based upon the severity of your injuries and the part of your body which has been affected.