Personal Injury

As far as we're concerned, if you've suffered an injury and it wasn't your fault, then you've already paid once, and now it's time for somebody else to pay. We don't see why there should be any stigma attached to receiving compensation for distress, suffering, pain or hardship - in our eyes, that's nothing more or less than simple justice.

What is a Personal Injury?

A personal injury occurs when a person suffers physical or psychological harm due to an accident or act of negligence which was no fault of theirs. You may be in a position to make a No Win No Fee claim for compensation if you have an injury, disease or condition for which another party is firmly to blame. Find out more information on: what is a personal injury?

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There are many different types of personal injury such as:

• Car accidents
• Accidents at work
• Slips, trips or falls
• Assault
• Industrial diseases
• Medical and dental negligence

The impact of a personal injury can last for a short while or affect you in the long term. In either case it will be possible to make a personal injury claim. The fallout from a long term injury or condition may include loss of earnings and a requirement for long term medical care, but even short term injuries can inflict pain, suffering, both physical and psychological, and a period away from work. If any of this applies to your situation and the blame lies elsewhere, then a claim for compensation to help you get back on an even keel is the very least you can expect.

Many people wonder if they will need a personal injury lawyer to make a claim for compensation. It is recommended that anyone who has suffered a personal injury as the result of a third party's negligence should hire an expert injury lawyer to help them with their claim.

Injuries at Work

A large number of personal injury claims are the result of accidents which occur in the workplace. The Governments own body, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently released figures which showed that a massive 150,000 injuries at work are reported every year in the UK. Injuries at work can be caused by any of the following:

• Slips, trips or falls - these can be brought about by factors such as loose or trailing cables and wet floors
• Mishaps with ladders or working at height without proper safety measures
• Mishaps due to misplaced obstacles or damaged flooring

Of these, the most common cause of injuries are slips, trips and falls, which result in approximately 1000 people suffering from broken bones or head injuries every single month.

Such is the risk of these accidents taking place that the HSE itself has launched its own "Shattered Lives Campaign", which is intended to highlight the risks of these accidents and raise the awareness of employers, thus ensuring that measures are taken which will minimise the risk of accidents at work taking place.

Aside from direct injuries, statistics show that more than 2 million people are currently suffering from ill health brought about by their working conditions.

Making a Personal Injury Claim

Many people may feel hesitant, maybe even somehow slightly guilty about making a personal injury claim, perhaps imagining it is somehow 'wrong' to be profiting from misfortune. The truth, however, is that you're suffering through no fault of your own, and the very least you can expect is a little monetary redress. Also, the claim you make could prevent the same thing happening to someone else in the future, perhaps leading to safety improvements and preventative measures.

Before making a claim, it is common for people to ask: how much personal injury compensation can I claim? The answer is: it varies. The final compensation package depends on the severity of the injury, whether or not the injury is permanent, how much time you were forced to take off work or if you are even able to return to work.

The thing to remember is that you're not in this on your own. No matter how strong your claim, it will be bolstered by the advice and expertise of a specialist personal injury lawyer who knows the field intimately, and that's where we can help. Through us, you'll be put in direct contact with personal injury lawyers who've handled countless cases such as yours and will use their specialist knowledge to push your claim through. Often, these lawyers will work on a No Win No Fee basis, which means that you can make a claim without any personal risk whatsoever.

It's really very simple. If you feel you've suffered a personal injury through no fault of your own, then you may well be eligible for compensation and the first step in this process is to get in touch with us. Call us for free on 0800 567 7133 or fill in the form and we'll get in touch with you. There's no obligation on your part, and if you're due any compensation, then we'll help to make sure that you get everything that's rightfully yours.

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