Making a Claim
We appreciate that anybody suffering personal injury through an accident which was someone else’s fault will be feeling traumatised, vulnerable and upset. We also realise that claiming compensation won’t make everything feel better instantly, but it will be a start. On the most basic level, compensation can reimburse an accident victim for any financial losses caused by their accident, losses such as travel expenses, loss of earnings and medical bills. On a deeper level, the awarding of compensation will lead to a feeling that justice has been done and fairness restored, a feeling which, in itself, can help the recovery process.
The fact that an accident victim will naturally have so much on their mind means that pursuing a compensation claim may be the last thing they want to think about, and that’s why we make the process so simple. Our teams of advisers and expert injury lawyers will gather the evidence, complete all the paperwork and build a convincing case on your behalf.
In order to make a claim you have to be the victim of an accident which was caused by another party’s negligence. Examples of such accidents include:
Road traffic accidents – the victim of a road traffic accident may be the driver, a passenger or even a pedestrian. If the accident was caused by the negligence of another road user, then you may be in a position to make a claim for compensation.
Slip, trip or fall – if you trip or fall in a public place such as a train station, supermarket or your place of work, and this was caused by the likes of an unmarked wet floor, loose cables or litter, then you may be able to claim for compensation, since any injuries you receive have been caused by someone else’s lack of care.
Workplace accidents – your employer has a duty of care to ensure that the workplace is a safe environment. If they fail to meet the necessary standards and, as a result, you suffer an injury then you may be able to pursue them for compensation.
Whatever the precise details of your accident, if you feel it was caused by somebody else, then you have every right to pursue this third party for compensation. In the event of such an accident, it’s vital that you gather together as much information as possible – details such as the time, the place, the exact circumstances, and, if possible, any external records such as medical reports or a workplace accident book. The more details you can provide our expert injury lawyers with, the stronger the case they’ll be able to build on your behalf, the greater the chance that you’ll receive the compensation you richly deserve.
The first step toward receiving your compensation is to get in touch with us. Either call our helpline on 0800 567 7144, or fill out the short form at the top of the page. Our trained advisers will listen to the details of your case and advise as to whether there are firm grounds for a claim to be made. If there are, we’ll hand you on to our expert injury lawyers who’ll complete all the paperwork and build the strongest possible case. And remember, if you win your claim, you’ll receive each and every penny of the compensation you’re awarded.