If you have been injured as the result of an accident that wasn't your fault, then you will be entitled to claim for the injuries and there effect on your life. If you have developed a disease or disability over time, such as noise induced deafness through work, or vibration white finger then again you may be able to claim.
A personal injury claim is made against the person or organisation who was at fault, or 'liable', third party. To win your claim for compensation your solicitor will have to show that a third party was responsible (liable) for your accident and that you have suffered injury and loss as a result. If the third party or their insurers argue or deny liability, your solicitor will need to provide evidence to support your claim. This may involve photographs, witness statements and engineer's reports.
If your accident was caused at work you can make a claim against your employer, who will have public liability insurance for this sort of case. Any injuries caused as a result of a road traffic accident are covered by car insurance. Accidents that occur on the street or in a public place such as a shop are again covered by policies of insurance.
With Jim and Jane compensation is not our only aim, it's about getting you back on your feet again. When the third party admits blame, your solicitor will start to collect evidence of your claim to show how much the injuries have affected your daily life. Everything will be considered, including all out of pocket expenses. For example a gym membership that you can no longer use due to your injuries, or travelling expenses to and from the doctors ........continue >>