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When one person injures another, there is normally more to handle than just the recovery from the personal injuries. In the UK personal injury is seen in a variety of forms. If someone does injure another intentionally, there may be criminal charges to file. However, if the injuring was accidental but still due to some form of negligence by the other person or persons, then injuries claims are normally brought. In the U.K. claims are filed normally by the injured party at the local court. The personal claim may or may not be made with the help of a solicitor who can personalise the case based on the damages being claimed. But a U.K. claim may be more complicated, the personals of which would make it easier for the claimant to handle by consulting with a professional. For someone claiming damages due to medical accidents, intentional harm (such as child abuse) or police assault, the Legal Aid system will provide a solicitor for the victim.
The Legal Services Commission oversees aid programs and funds, and can be contacted by contacted at www.legalservices.gov.uk . For other injury claims however, the claimer will need to seek advice elsewhere. There are a number of public sources of this assistance throughout Great Britain for your injuries claim. Community Legal Service Direct is a source for free help, information and advice for the public on a variety of different common issues. By calling 0845 345 4 345, a prospective plaintiff can speak to a qualified adviser in regards to their UK claim. They can also direct you to other legal resources in the community. Their website is located at www.clsdirect.org.uk and contains a number of informational leaflets that can provide a good starting place for learning more about the legal process and resources available in the U.K. They are one organisation of the Community Legal Service, which was created to help citizens get accurate legal information and advice. Other parts of the service include Citizens Advice Bureaux and Law Centres throughout Great Britain. The Incident Contact Centre at 0845 300 9923 can provide additional references or assistance as well. Their website address is www.riddor.gov.uk. In fact, the Law Society (020 7242 1222 or www.lawsociety.org.uk) or the Association of Personal injury Lawyers (0870 609 1958 or www.apil.com) can refer you to a reputable, experienced solicitor who can assist you with your case.
If the accident was the result of an auto crash, the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (0117 929 2560 or www.mass.org.uk) or the Motor Insurers' Bureau (01908 830001 or www.mib.org.uk) may be of additional assistance. For those who were injured on the job and are members of a trade union, the Trades Union Congress (020 7636 4030 or www.tuc.org.uk) can provide additional information on UK claims. For anyone who was injured either by a criminal action or while assisting the police in attempting to prevent a crime or capture a criminal, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (0800 358 3601 or www.cici.gov.uk) can help the injured party to understand what their options are. There is also the Victim Support organisation that offers support to victims of criminal activity (0845 3030 900 or www.victimsupport.org.uk). - Written 24/09/04*
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