What can you claim if you suffer a personal injury?
When a Claimant has suffered an injury which is the result of the negligence of a third party, the Claimant is entitled to recover what are known as damages. This is generally known as compensation. Damages consist of two strands, the first is known as General Damages. General Damages are for the pain and suffering […]
Personal Injury – Fatal Injuries
If someone dies due to someone else’s negligence, then a fatal accident claim can be brought. According to Health & Safety Executive statistics in 2023/2024 138 workers were killed in work related accidents. I have previously acted for client’s whose loved ones had died as a result not only of work-related accidents but due to […]
Personal Injury – Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA)
There are various ways of funding a Personal Injury claim. Some Claimants have legal expenses through their household insurance policy and if the insurer takes the view that the claim has merit, funding through such a policy might be available. In addition, Trade Union members sometimes have the benefit of legal expenses through their Trade […]
Personal Injury Mixed Injuries
In 2021 the amount that could be claimed for whiplash injuries (soft tissue injuries to the neck, shoulder and back) lasting two years or less was considerably reduced from the previous amounts. The amount that can be recoverable for these whiplash type injuries is now less than £5,000 and these injuries now fall into the […]