It’s easy to assume that all personal injury claims are based around people falling over in public spaces, or being involved in road traffic accidents, particularly if you base your ideas on the TV adverts we see so many of. In truth, however, accidents which result in personal injury compensation claims come in a very wide range of circumstances, and, if you wish to make a successful claim it’s vital to work with a personal injury lawyer who has knowledge and experience of the type of accident which you have been unlucky enough to fall victim to.
The injury solicitors at Compensation Claim are experts in all aspects of personal injury claims and have dealt with every type of accident imaginable. No matter what’s happened to you, we’ll know precisely how to put your case together. Amongst the accidents we deal with most often are the following:
Slips, Trips and Falls
Tripping and falling may seem like a trivial matter, but, if you land awkwardly or in the wrong way a simple trip could result in broken bones or even more severe injury. If you trip in a public place and this was caused by something such as a wet floor with no warning sign, or a badly maintained pavement, then someone else is to blame, and you may be able to claim compensation.
Accidents at Work
Every employer has a statutory duty of care to their employees. This means that they are legally bound to provide a safe working environment free from hazard. If you are injured at work, or suffer long term ill health due to the conditions in which you work, then you are entitled to seek compensation. Many people feel uncomfortable taking compensation from their boss, but it should be remembered that all employees are insured against such claims and it is the insurance company, not the company you work for, which foots the bill.
Road Traffic Accidents
Road traffic accidents come in all types and differing levels of severity. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the driver, a passenger, a pedestrian or a cyclist, if you’ve been injured in a road accident which was caused by the negligence of another then you may be able to claim compensation. The negligence in question could be anything from speeding to failing to brake properly or ignoring traffic signals, and the injuries could range from cuts and bruises through whiplash on to extremely serious injuries such as amputation or paralysis.
Medical Negligence
Claims for compensation following medical negligence are amongst the most complex and difficult which we pursue, and that’s why it’s vital that you use the services of an experienced medical negligence lawyer. In the event of a case of medical negligence, it must be shown that you suffered illness or injury as a result of medical care which was negligent in some way. This could have taken place in a hospital, clinic, GP’s surgery or dentist.
Defective Products
Every product that you buy should be safe to use and free from the risk of causing you injury. Not only is that common sense, it’s the law, which means that if you receive an injury thanks to a defective or faulty product you have every right to pursue a claim for compensation. Defective products may include dangerous toys, badly wired electrical goods or a poorly maintained motor vehicle.
Criminal Injury
If you receive an injury during a criminal act committed by another person then you may be entitled to compensation. Even if no one has been charged or convicted of the crime in question you can pursue a claim, and the amount of compensation you may be eligible for will depend upon the type and severity of your specific injury.