Partner, Serious Injury Solicitor
If it can be proven that your serious injury is a direct result of the negligence of another person, such as the driver of another vehicle, or an organisation such as your employer or an NHS Hospital Trust, then you may be entitled to compensation.
Our Serious Injury Solicitors can investigate the circumstances of your accident and how the injury has affected your life, both in terms of your quality of life and your financial situation. In serious injury claims we always work to secure a compensation settlement that helps you live as independently as possible and puts you back in the position you would have been in had the accident not taken place, at least as much as possible.
For free legal advice get in touch with our Serious Injury or our Medical Negligence Solicitors. Ask if we can deal with your claim on a No Win, No Fee basis.
We're rated‘Excellent’Serious injuries are those which have life-changing effects, impacting on a person’s ability to live independently and carry out daily tasks and leisure activities. A person with a serious injury will often require professional care, special home adaptations and extensive rehabilitation, aids and equipment.
Serious injury claims may involve:
If you’ve suffered a serious injury and it wasn’t your fault, you will be able claim compensation from the person who was responsible and this will include claims for loss of earnings, the cost of any care, therapy, rehabilitation and treatment you may have had due to your injuries and any other financial expenditure, such as medical fees, adapting you home and the cost of care and rehabilitation.
You can also claim for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you’ve experienced as a result of your injury.
These claims can be complex and require experienced Solicitors so it’s best to consult a specialist Serious Injury Solicitor who deals with life changing injuries, or you could risk under-settling for a lower amount than you’re entitled to. For more information see Life Changing Injuries Compensation Explained.
In all cases compensation will ensure that you can have private healthcare and rehabilitation support that is essential to ensure you can you recover your quality of life following a serious injury, and cope with new financial pressures if you’re unable to go to work.
You have 3 years in which make a serious injury claim. The 3-year period runs from the date you had your accident or, in certain circumstances, 3 years from when you first became aware of your injuries.
If you are a close relative considering making a claim for life changing injury claim on behalf of a loved one who has died, then a time limit of 3 years from the date of their death usually applies. If you’re claiming compensation on behalf of a child, you must start the claim within 3 years of the date they reach the age of 18.
If we can take on your case, our specialist Serious Injury Solicitors will work to make the claims process as straightforward for you as possible. With that in mind, we’ll speak to you in plain English rather than complicated legal jargon.
We can also visit you in your own home or hospital (in England or Wales), push for you to receive interim payments (if applicable) before your case concludes and appoint a case manager to organise your care regime.
If you suffer a life changing injury, then you may be thinking about making a claim for compensation, especially if it was due to the fault of another person or organisation. Compensation in life changing injury claims is generally divided in to two components; General Damages and Special Damages.
When you suffer a sudden life changing injury in an accident, friends and family can often overlook the fact that the psychological impact of a serious injury can be just as significant as the physical effects.
In order to claim compensation for a serious injury, you need to be able to show that your injuries were the result of someone else’s negligence. Our Serious Injury Solicitors have a strong track record of helping victims of serious injury get the compensation they are entitled to.
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