subject: Introduction of Personal Injury Claims [print this page] Introduction of Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury claims can be complicated and time-consuming, but with the help of specialist solicitors, the process can be made much more simple and quick.Making injury claims can also be a step towards preventing the injury happening to anybody else. For example, an injury claim made following car accident on a dangerous blind corner may result in the highways agency erecting mirrors to make the corner safer for other drivers, thus reducing the chance of the accident happening in the future. A personal injury can be:
* a physical injury, disease or illness, or
* a psychological injury or illness.
A personal injury could result in death. Examples of personal injuries are:
* an injury at work. This includes work-related illnesses such as a disease caused by working with asbestos
* a psychological illness caused by stress at work
* an injury caused in a traffic accident
* an injury received as a result of faulty goods or services
* an injury caused if you trip over paving stones
* a psychological illness suffered as a result of abuse as a child
* an injury caused by errors in hospital treatment or by vaccinations
* an physical or psychological injury sustained by a victim in the course of a crime
* a psychological illness caused by discrimination or harassment in your work-place.
Value of a Personal Injury Claim Based on Liability :
One of the main factors in determining the value of a personal injury claim is liability. In other words, which party or parties caused the accident and resulting injuries and are therefore liable to some extent for your damages.
However, even if the injured party is eligible to recover damages, if they contributed to their accident it will also affect the overall value of the personal injury claim as any degree of personal fault will be deducted from any settlement or court award. For example, if you are found 20% at fault for your accident, any compensation you recover will be reduced by 20%.
Value of a Personal Injury Claim Based on Injuries :
Another factor in determining the value of a personal injury claim is based on the extent and severity of the injuries. Generally the more severe the injuries are the greater the value of the claim since the claim will need to address the current and future medical expenses that result from the accident.
Value of a Personal Injury Claim Based on Damages :
The last major factor in determining value is the damages suffered. These can be economic or non-economic damages.Examples of economic damages are medical bills and lost wages. This can also include past expenses and future expenses if an injured party becomes disabled or faces future treatments as a result of their injuries.
Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement and disability. In other words, non-economic damages address the emotional impact of your injuries, which have value, just not a set monetary value.
These are just some of the ways that the value of a personal injury claim is determined. Consulting with a personal injury attorney is the best way to understand what you can expect in filing a claim and how much you may be able to pursue for your injuries and other expenses.
Our experienced solicitors in various part of personal injury claims will fight for the victims of non fault accidents and will answer many of the most common questions our clients have.Our staffs are here to resolve all of your questions, taking you through the process or making a personal injury claim, step by step, to make certain you are aware of the progress that has been made on your accident claims so far and what will happen from that point on.
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