Personal Injury UK law addresses injuries caused by negligence on the part of others. Lawyers specializing in this area usually represent either claimants or defendants.
Claimants who win successful personal injury cases will receive compensation, known as damages. General damages cover pain, suffering and loss of amenity.
What is a personal injury claim?
Personal injury cases involve an injured party (the plaintiff) suing those or organizations they hold responsible for their harm due to carelessness or wrongdoing, such as car crashes, workplace accidents or claims for clinical negligence.
An effective personal injury case will provide compensation to claimants for their injury and related losses, known as damages. Damages are divided into two parts – special damages cover tangible costs such as lost earnings, travel expenses and medical bills while general damages take into account how an injury has impacted everyday life.
As it is important to file claims through an attorney rather than claims management companies, because claims management companies usually offer no win no fee agreements and you only pay them if your claim is successful. Your lawyer will also ensure all necessary paperwork is filed with the appropriate courts and legal forms are utilized to build an impactful and compelling case for you.
What are the requirements for a personal injury claim?
At the core of any personal injury claim is the proof that injuries have occurred due to someone’s negligence and have caused financial loss, such as lost earnings. Your solicitor will help identify and collect documentation supporting your claim – such as medical evidence such as x-rays, MRI reports, surgical notes etc – needed for support of this case.
The next step in pursuing your personal injury compensation claim should be establishing its value based on the severity and extent of your injuries, taking into account their effects on daily life and work opportunities. You will receive damages compensation as compensation for suffering you have endured as part of this process.
As part of the legal process, your solicitor will assess any state benefits you’ve been receiving due to your injuries. These must be returned to the Department for Work and Pensions so a deduction will be made from any final settlement payment you receive. They’ll also consider Judicial Precedent (i.e. what amounts of compensation have been awarded similarly in other cases).
How do I make a personal injury claim?
Personal injury claims are a formal way for individuals to seek compensation from insurance companies following accidents or illnesses. A specialist solicitor will begin by collecting as much information about your case as possible, from how it unfolded to its full impact.
Expert medical testimony will enable your lawyer to show the other party their legal obligation for compensation, and more accurate calculations of both economic and non-economic damages can also be accomplished more accurately.
Mooneerams offers no win no fee service that allows their clients to pursue claims without worrying about financial loss, while trusting in the work done to secure you the best result possible for them.
How much compensation can I expect to receive in a personal injury claim?
In the UK, compensation payouts depend on the severity and financial losses related to an injury as well as any state benefits received during recovery and solicitor fees charged by firms handling your claim.
There are two categories of damages you may be eligible to claim: special and general. General damages cover pain and suffering which is difficult to quantify but could include how the injury has impacted on your everyday life as well as emotional distress suffered as a result.
Depending on whether or not the defendant admits responsibility, your solicitor will begin gathering evidence including expert medical opinion before sending them a letter of claim citing why compensation should be granted to you and outlining any specific financial and out of pocket expenses you have experienced as part of this case.