Under United Kingdom law, a personal injury accident claim may be filed for a vast variety of accidents which cause personal bodily injury of varying degrees. The two most important facts you need know is firstly, you may only begin proceedings if you are the victim of an accident, not the liable party; and secondly, your claim must be filed within three years of the actual accident.Most solicitors, as well as numerous on-line internet sites,...more
Rear End Collision Auto Accidents By far the most common form of automobile accident, rear end collisions affect over 2.5 million people every year. With the increase of distracting technology like MP3 players and cell phones, this number is on the rise, and with this raises the often devastating damages to both persons and property.The bumper system of your car is designs to absorb a bulk of the impact when hit at low to medium speed, but...more
When it comes to filing a personal injury accident claim many people get confused and wonder what they can actually file a claim for outside of the costs of the injury. Due to the fact that many people have access to public healthcare or health insurance you may feel that simply getting reimbursed for medical expenses is not worth your while, making you discount the effectiveness of such a claim. However, there are actually many other types of damages that you can file for with a personal injury accident claim that are quite enticing that you may want to look over before making a decision not to proceed with a lawsuit.There are two main types of damages that you can claim if you are considering filing for personal injury. The first group is known as general damages, which cover losses that are not financially felt but are related to the types of physical or mental injuries that occurred as a result of the accident. Among this group of damages there are three major subgroups of damages that fall under this guideline: loss of future employment, loss of amenity, and damages for suffering. Damages for suffering speaks for itself and also includes compensation for the pain and...more
If you are conversant about what constitutes personal injury and the grounds based on which you can file for any claims, then you also need to know the various claims and the benefits you can get entitlement for depending on the nature of the injury suffered. Not knowing about them and leaving everything in the hands of your legal counsel is not...more
Once you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a road accident, then there are certain things you need to do immediately so that you can get the benefit of any claim. Remember that you are entitled to personal injury accident claim compensation if you are the victim and were not the cause of the accident yourself.These are some of the steps you...more
It is first of all important to know what constitutes personal injury and under what conditions you would be eligible to file your personal injury accident claim. That would make things clear and put you in a better position to seek redress for any harm you think you have been put to. It will also save you a lot of time that would be spent checking up at the last moment with your legal counsel.Personal injuries need not be only something that is always physical and visibly evident. There are injuries that affect the psychology of a person due to some trauma and that too falls under the definition of personal injury though there are no apparent visible scars or signs. Some of the most common causes are as under and have been used as grounds for claiming compensation.a) The injury at work or any ailment caused due to working conditions such as asbestos related illnesses have been well documented and how people have been able to get their due compensation from their erstwhile employers.b) Stress due to work is yet another condition that can be put in this category. This would fall under the psychological illness class as mentioned above. Harassment at work is a ground under which...more
Accidents are a sad truth of our times. They are a reality for many people who have already experienced an accident and know how difficult this situation can be. Accidents are part of our everyday life. We see them happen all the time and we...more
Let us explore the legal aspects of a personal injury accident claim settlement. We may have learned that recognising what a personal injury is, the actions you must take immediately, the various benefits you can potentially get and the time frame...more
The number of injuries happening to people every year has been consistently going up. Many individuals feel that since they are usually well covered through a motor insurance policy for injuries because of car accidents, they need not bother much...more
One of the most devastating injuries to receive from a Chicago accident is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can change the course of an individual's life. The most common types of accidents that can lead to a spinal cord injury are falls,...more
You are driving along the freeway listening to your favorite CD when all of a sudden it becomes a whiteout. Next thing you know you are being hit and spinning around. When you finally stop and things become more visible, you realize that another 30...more
A Chicago slip and fall accident can take place in any setting, indoors or outdoors. A "slip and fall" accident or a "trip and fall" accident falls under the practice area known as premises liability claims. These types of claims are filed when an...more