subject: Help With a Claim for Personal Injury [print this page] If you are suffering pain, loss of income, and the worry about mounting bills; you have options. You do not need to just lie around being victimized by those who hurt you. The law is on your side and you can fight for monetary reimbursement and claim for personal injury.
There are many things for which you can claim for personal injury. If you were in an auto accident you can claim for whiplash, back and neck injuries and your medical bills. If you were injured at work you can file a claim for work compensation. If you work in industry you may even qualify for Industries Disablement Benefits. Industry claims for personal injury include falls, loss of limb, deafness, cancer and hernias. You can sue a property owner if you are injured due to a fall on their property. This is just a short list to give you an idea of what types of injuries qualify. A trained accident claims specialist will be able to provide you with full details.
You cannot file a claim for personal injury if the injury is minor such as small cuts, bruises, and falls that do not result in sprains or broken bones.
To win a claim for personal injury you will need evidence that the other person is at fault and evidence of what injuries you have. Evidence may consist of ambulance reports, work accident reports, police reports, doctor bills, and eye witnesses. If you have a solicitor you need not worry about collecting evidence yourself; your solicitor will do it for you.
The amount of money you may get is dependent upon your injuries, lost wages, and the amount of your medical bills. The United Kingdom has strict guidelines for compensation. A personal injury claims lawyer will be able to tell you how much you can expect to get.
You do not need to file your own claim for personal injury. There are personal injury lawyers and solicitors that understand the law and know how to get you the biggest reward for your suffering. If you do not wish to use a lawyer or solicitor; you have the option of consulting with an accident claims specialist or an accident claims company. These are people with special education and training so that they are qualified to answer all of your questions and help you with you claim for personal injury.
There is no need to worry about how you will pay for your legal representation. Most solicitors and lawyers work on a "no win, no pay" basis. This means that they do not collect a fee from you unless you win your case. Often times, the person found to be at fault is responsible for paying your legal fees and representation fees. The exception to "no win, no pay" is if you make a claim for personal injury resulting for medical malpractice. The reason being is that these cases tend to be long and drawn out. Laws vary among Britain, Wales and Scotland so it is best to choose representation located where you will be filing.
Help With a Claim for Personal Injury
By: Mariah Cole
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