Personal Injury Law in the UK
Personal injury is a legal term that refers to the physical and psychological harm that is inflicted on one party due to the negligent behaviour of another.
An injury claim is covered under the umbrella of tort law and is therefore a civil action claim rather than a criminal proceeding however it is possible to recover injury compensation from a criminal injury.
A claim for personal injury is a very complex process and should be dealt with by qualified personal injury lawyers who have expert knowledge of the claims process and complex legal issues involved. Solicitors will be able to gather all the relevant information for your claim in order to help you get the most compensation for your injury. Solicitors will also help you defend a claim if you have been accused of causing personal injury.
Many solicitors work on a no win no fee basis which means that you will not have to pay your solicitor’s fees unless your claim is successful.
We work with several well reputed law firms to make sure the right personal injury solicitor is always on hand to deal with claim and get you the correct injury compensation.
When can I make a claim?
If you have sustained any type of personal injury in the last three years through no fault of your own, you may have a legitimate claim for compensation. The most frequent claims for personal injury in various law firms are:
• Accidents in the workplace: Employers are bound by strict health and safety legislation. If you have been injured because they didn’t take this seriously you are likely to be able to make a claim against them.
• Accidents on holiday: Tour operators who book package holidays for their customers are also required to ensure their safety while on holiday, if a negligent tour operator has led to you being injured you can probably claim against them.
• Injury caused by a defective product: All products put on sale in the EU have to be safe for their intended use. If you have suffered an injury because of one that isn’t, for example a skin burn from contaminated make up, the manufacturer will be liable to pay compensation.
• Injury caused by a criminal act: There is an agency called the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), which was set up to compensate the victims of violent crime.
• Road traffic accidents: Careless drivers should not be allowed on the road, and if you are injured in an accident that is not your fault the person whose negligence caused the accident can be claimed against.
These are just some common examples, a claim can be made in many other situations where injury has occurred and someone else is responsible.
Why should I make a claim?
If you were unfortunate enough to sustain injury due to the negligence of another person there is no reason why you should not be compensated for your injury. Many injuries sustained can be very long term. Although compensation may not always account for the injuries sustained it is a step forward to getting you justice for your injuries.
Alternatively, making a claim will encourage members of society to act with due diligence by punishing those who fall below the standards expected of them.
What are the costs?
Personal injury claims are usually dealt with by solicitors working on a no win a fee basis. This means that there will be no legal costs whatsoever if no compensation is won.
How do I get started?
Our find a solicitor service will match you up with a qualified professional who has the relevant knowledge and experience to advise you on the best course of action to take.