Have you been injured or made ill by an accident that was not your fault in a hotel accident in Portugal? If your accident was caused by negligence on the part of your hotel, you could be entitled to make a hotel accident claim in Portugal for tens of thousands of pounds.

Hotel Accident Claims In Portugal

Trust an expert personal injury solicitor from Legal Expert to represent you in your Portugal holiday illness claim or Portugal holiday accident claim. We are a trusted personal injury solicitors firm based in Britain, with decades of experience helping clients win Portugal holiday accident claims for compensation. Whether you experienced a slip, trip or fall accident, a swimming pool accident, an incident of food poisoning or any other type of injury in a hotel, Legal Expert can win your hotel accident claim in Portugal for compensation.

Legal Expert offers a free legal consultation to anyone looking to make a hotel accident claim in Portugal. Call us today on 0800 073 8804 for your free personal injury claims consultation. If you have a hotel personal injury claim to make, call us today to speak to one of our informed advisors. We will let you know if you have legitimate grounds to make a hotel personal injury claim, estimate how much your claim could be worth in compensation and you will be provided with an excellent holiday accident compensation claims solicitor to handle your claim. If you are entitled to make a hotel accident abroad claim, Legal Expert would love to represent your claim. Call us today, to see how much compensation you could be owed.

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• A Guide To Hotel Accident Claims In Portugal
• When Can I Make A Hotel Accident Claim In Portugal
• Does My Accident Qualify For A Holiday Accident Claim?
• Hotel Slip, Trip And Fall Accidents In Portugal
• Food Poisoning In A Hotel In Portugal Claims
• Am I Eligible To Claim For Bed Bug Injuries?
• Hotel Lift And Escalator Injury Claims
• Portugal Hotel Swimming Pool Accidents
• Injuries Caused By Damaged Or Old Furniture
• What should you do if you have a holiday accident in Portugal?
• What Could Your Portugal Holiday Accident Claim Include?
• Portugal Hotel Accident Compensation Claims Calculator
• No Win No Fee Portuguese Hotel accident Claims
• Hotel accident claims time limits in Portugal
• How Can We Help You?
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A Guide To Hotel Accident Claims In Portugal

Legal Expert has created this guide to hotel accident claims in Portugal, to provide help for anyone who has had an accident in a hotel in Portugal.

Portugal is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The Mediterranean country welcomed 7.1 million visitors in 2016, which contributed 1.6 billion pounds to the economy. Around 2.3 million British holidaymakers choose to visit Portugal each year. Holidaymakers are drawn to the Algarve for its stunning coastline and golf courses, Lisbon for city breaks and the island of Madeira for the large range of outdoor activities that are on offer. Most visits to Portugal are trouble free, however, a certain number of visitors a year experience accidents, many of which take place in hotels. Some accidents on holiday are unavoidable, however avoidable accidents at a hotel can happen if standards of health and safety are neglected. According to personal injury laws, and the Package Travel, Package Holiday, and Package Tour Regulations 1992 you are entitled to make a hotel accident claim in Portugal if you have been injured or made ill due to an accident at a hotel in Portugal, which was caused by negligence on the part of the hotel management. This could be for example a slip, trip or fall accident which was caused by a wet floor, or a food poisoning accident which was caused by poor standards of hygiene in the hotel kitchen.

In this guide to hotel accident claims in Portugal, we will look at what you should do if you experience an accident at a hotel in Portugal, or accident in your hotel room, how to claim compensation, and how much your Portugal holiday compensation claim could be worth. Remember, Legal Expert can provide you with an excellent holiday accident compensation claims solicitor to represent your case. If you have experienced an injury or illness due to an accident at a hotel, call us today to see if you are entitled to claim compensation. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

When Can I Make A Hotel Accident Claim In Portugal

Hotels, as well as other establishments such as restaurants, shops or theatres have a legal duty of care towards their guests. This duty of care also applies to other people who use the hotel such as staff, inspectors or other key stakeholders. Almost every country has their own version of these sorts of laws. Therefore, the hotel management are responsible for conducting regular risk assessments where they identify potential health and safety hazards and applying control measures to the hazard to remove or reduce its risk to the public.

Does My Accident Qualify For A Holiday Accident Claim?

On what grounds can you make a compensation claim for a hotel accident in Portugal? As we have established, if the hotel’s management or another responsible party neglects their duty of care towards their guests, and this causes an injury or illness the hotel, or tour operator may be held legally responsible for these injuries and required to pay the guest compensation. If you have been injured or made ill by an accident at a hotel in Portugal, because of your injuries, call Legal Expert today to see if you are entitled to make a Portugal holiday accident claim for compensation.

Hotel Slip, Trip And Fall Accidents In Portugal

A common accident abroad is a slip, trip or fall injury. One common cause of of slip, trip and fall accidents in hotels are wet surfaces. Often, food or drink is spilled onto the floor. To avoid slipping accidents, the item should be swept or mopped up immediately, then sign posted to let guests know to avoid the area. If a hotel has a high quality floor made of marble, granite or quartz, then they can become especially slippery when wet. Hotels should put absorbent mats down, to avoid guests walking pool water or rain water into lobbies causing slip trip and fall accidents. Other common causes of slips, trips and falls in hotels in Portugal can include obstructions on the floor caused by disrepair such as a loose nail sticking out of a floorboard, or broken bannisters on staircases.

If you have been injured in a slip, trip or fall accident at a hotel in Portugal, which was not your fault then you could be entitled to make a Portugal holiday accident claim for your injuries. Call Legal Expert today, to proceed with your Portugal holiday compensation claim.

Food Poisoning In A Hotel In Portugal Claims

As we have already established, most hotels in Portugal are well run and that includes the hotel restaurant, bars and eateries. However, if food is not properly stored or prepared, it can lead to outbreaks of food poisoning such as e-coli or the norovirus. Food poisoning can include vomiting and diarrhea and in extreme cases can cause you to be admitted to hospital. If you have suffered food poisoning in a hotel in Portugal, due to negligent practise in the hotel kitchen, you could be entitled to make a food poisoning in a hotel claim. Depending on the severity of your food poisoning illness, your food poisoning in a hotel claim could be worth tens of thousands of pounds in compensation.

Am I Eligible To Claim For Bed Bug Injuries?

What are bedbugs? Bed bugs are tiny insects that infest beds and feed on people’s blood while they are sleeping. Whilst bedbugs aren’t dangerous and fortunately cannot spread diseases, their bites can irritate your skin and are incredibly annoying. Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to get rid of and need a professional exterminator to treat them. If a hotel has a bed bug infestation and does not treat them, not only can it cause guests to experience discomfort and rashes, but guests can also bring the bed bugs home with them in their luggage, causing a bed bug infestation in their homes as well. If you have experienced bed bug injuries and inconvenience at a hotel in Portugal, you could be entitled to claim compensation. If you have been injured and inconvenienced by a bed bug infestation at a hotel in Portugal, call Legal Expert to talk about the possibility of making a Portugal holiday accident claim with us.

Hotel Lift And Escalator Injury Claims

Whilst lift accidents and escalator accidents are not common, they can cause serious injuries and sometimes even cause fatalities. What sort of lift accident can happen happen in hotels? Incorrect levelling or misleveling, where the lift doors open in between levels, guests being struck by closing lift doors, abrupt stops or falls into the lift shaftway are all accidents that can injure passengers in lifts. Falls, clothing being trapped in moving parts, and broken or missing steps are all causes of injuries on escalators. These can be worsened if there is no emergency stop button on the escalator, to stop a limb getting stuck if a piece of clothing is trapped. Have you or a loved one has been injured in a hotel lift or escalator accident at a hotel in Portugal? If the accident was caused by negligence on the part of the hotel, you could be entitled to make a hotel accident claim in Portugal for tens of thousands of pounds in compensation. Call Legal Expert today, to see how much compensation you could be entitled to.

Portugal Hotel Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming and activities always comes with inherent risks. However, injuries at a hotel swimming pool can be minimised or avoided by the hotel management taking certain precautions to avoid accidents in the swimming pool. What types of accidents can happen in a hotel swimming pool? Firstly, if the water is not treated properly with chlorine, the guests can contract an illness that is similar to food poisoning. If the swimming pool does not have a lifeguard, and there are not proper sign posts designating the shallow end or deep end and the pool rules, guests can unknowingly injure themselves. For example, a non swimmer could jump in the deep end and drown. Another hazard at swimming pools can be pool water around the edge of the pool, which can cause guests to slip and hurt themselves. If you have been injured due to improper upkeep or safeguarding at a hotel pool in Portugal, you could be entitled to make a hotel personal injury claim for compensation. Call Legal Expert, to be provided with an excellent holiday accident compensation claims solicitor to handle your claim.

Injuries Caused By Damaged Or Old Furniture

Have you experienced an accident due to damaged or worn out furniture at a hotel in Portugal? If the furniture is very old, or is broken, it can come apart under the weight of a person. This could be a chair, table or railing. Falls from broken chairs can often result in back injuries such as sprains or strains as victims fall backwards, which can be painful and physically debilitating. If a railing on a staircase comes away, this can cause the victim to fall down the stairs, which can lead to broken bones amongst other serious injuries. If you have been injured by damaged or old furniture in a hotel in Portugal, you could be entitled to claim tens of thousands of pounds in holiday accident compensation. Call Legal Expert today, to see if you have legitimate grounds to make a Portugal holiday compensation claim.

What should you do if you have a holiday accident in Portugal?

If you are injured in a hotel in Portugal, you can take the following steps to collect evidence to support your holiday accident claim. If you are seriously injured, a friend or family member can take the following steps to collect evidence for you.

• Take photographs of the hazard at your hotel in Portugal which caused your injury. If possible use a date stamp.
• Report your accident to the hotel management, ensuring that the accident is recorded accurately in their accident log book. If you had an accident on a package holiday, report your accident to your tour operator.
• People who witnesses your accident abroad, may be able to give evidence to support your claim at a later date.
• Keep receipts relating to any expenses associated with your accident such as medical expenses or travel expenses. You may be able to claim these expenses back as part of your hotel compensation settlement. They may also serve as evidence of the effects of your injuries.

To claim compensation for an accident at a hotel, or an accident that happened in your hotel room in Portugal, call legal Expert today to enquire about hiring a personal injury solicitor to represent you.

What Could Your Portugal Holiday Accident Claim Include?

If you make a successful hotel accident claim in Portugal for an accident that was not your fault, your compensation package will be awarded in two parts. The largest part of your Portugal holiday illness claim or Portugal holiday accident claim will be general damages. General damages are there to compensate you for the pain and suffering that you have endured as a result of your injuries. The second part of your claim will be special damages, which will compensate you for any previous or future financial losses you experienced, as a result of your injuries.

What can your special damages include?

• Medical expenses: If you had to pay for any medical treatment, or expenses because of your injuries, you will be able to claim this money back as medical expenses.
• Travel expenses: If you had additional travel expenses associated with your injury, such as taxis to and from the hospital, you can claim these back.
• Loss of income: Did your injuries cause you to take time off work? You can claim for any salary or benefits you missed out on as a result.
• Expenses for home adaptations or mobility equipment, if you become disabled as a result of the injuries that you suffered.
• Care expenses: You may be able to claim compensation for a friend or family member who cared for you while you were injured or unwell.

Portugal Hotel Accident Compensation Claims Calculator

If you wish to make a hotel accident claim in Portugal, trust Legal Expert to provide you with an excellent holiday accident compensation claims solicitor to help you claim compensation for your injuries. In this hotel accident claims guide we have included a compensation claims calculator to help you estimate how much compensation you could claim.

Alternatively, call Legal Expert today, to get an accurate estimation of how much compensation you could claim, based on your individual circumstances.

No Win No Fee Portuguese Hotel accident Claims

If you have been injured in an accident on a package holiday, or an accident abroad that was not your fault, make a no win no fee claim with Legal Expert. What does no win no fee mean? It means that that you will only have to pay your solicitors fees if you witn your claim and not have to pay any upfront or ongoing solicitor’s fees. For many of our clients, this is the less stressful option as there is no financial risk to you and you do not any funds to begin your no win no fee claim. To proceed with your no win no fee compensation claim, view our online guide for more information, or call Legal Expert now for your free consultation.

Hotel accident claims time limits in Portugal

When making a hotel accident claim outside the UK, you need to be aware of the applicable limits as to how long you have to make this claim. Each country sets their own laws as to how long this period is. Thankfully, if you booked your hotel through a British travel company as part of a package holiday, you will be covered by UK rules. In the following table, we set out the different time limits you face for different types of claims.

If you are unsure as to which of these forms of claim you are making, you can contact us to speak to a member of our team.

How Can We Help You?

If you believe that you are entitled to make a hotel accident claim in Portugal for compensation, the first step that you should take is to call Legal Expert. We offer a free personal injury claims consultation to all of our potential clients with an informed advisor. If you have legitimate grounds to claim, they will let you know how much you could potentially claim, and will provide you with an excellent holiday accident compensation claims solicitor. We will then proceed with your hotel accident claim in Portugal right away. Call us today to see how much you could claim. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

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Hotel accident claims Spain

Have you been injured as the result of an injury that was not your fault while you were in a hotel in Spain? Perhaps you have suffered because of food poisoning? Maybe you have been involved in a balcony accident? No matter what type of incident you have been involved in, you will rightly be thinking about making a claim for compensation. In this guide, we will reveal everything you need to know about hotel accident claims in Spain.

When it comes to making hotel injury claims, there are three things you need to be able to prove. These are as follows…

• That the injury was not your fault. You have to show that the incident was caused because of someone else’s error or negligence.
• The accident happened within the past three years. This is the time limit on all personal injury claims.
• You saw a doctor as a result of your injuries. This is vital because the medical report is the most crucial piece of evidence when it comes to making a claim.

If these three statements apply to your case, you should definitely proceed with making a claim. Legal Expert can help you to get the full amount of compensation you deserve. We were established many years ago, and since then we have made a name for ourselves as one of the leading law firms in the UK. You can reach us on 0800 073 8804. But before you give us a call, make sure you read on to discover everything you need to know about these sorts of claims.

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• A guide to hotel accident claims Spain
• Can I claim compensation against a hotel in Spain?
• Who can you claim compensation against after a hotel accident?
• Claims for accidents and injuries from a balcony
• Injury caused by a slip, trip, or fall at a hotel in Spain
• Food poisoning and other hygiene issues at hotels in Spain
• Claims for thefts, damage to personal property, and assaults
• Infestations of bed bugs
• Injuries caused by or suffered in a lift or escalator at a hotel
• Accidents in swimming pools, spa and leisure facilities at a hotel
• Burns and Scalds
• Damaged or old furniture accident claims
• I was injured in a hotel in Spain, what should I do?
• Hotel accident claim time limits in Spain
• What can you claim compensation for after being injured in a hotel in Spain?
• How much compensation can I claim for an accident or injury at a hotel in Spain?
• No win no fee hotel accident claims in Spain
• How Legal Expert can help you
• Contact our team today
• Helpful links

A guide to hotel accident claims Spain

There is no denying that Spain has become one of the most popular tourist destinations for Brit tourists. If you head to Spain on holiday, whether on a one-off or as a regular visitor, you don’t expect to fall ill or suffer an injury. However, unfortunately, this is a reality for some people who visit Spain. In this guide, we will reveal everything you need to know about hotel accident claims in Spain for those who have had the misfortune of being injured while staying in a hotel in Spain. You can expect to find details on all types of claims, from information about hotel balcony accident claims to claims involving slips, trips, and falls. We will also help you to get an understanding of the amount of compensation you could be entitled to, as well as shedding light on the claims process and the steps you should take to gather evidence. You will also find out about the No Win, No Fee service we provide, so read on to discover everything you need to know.

Can I claim compensation against a hotel in Spain?

The hotel as a company, their management, as well as their staff members all owe a duty of care to you as a guest. If you have been injured while in their care, there is a very high chance you are going to be entitled to compensation. You can also claim if you work for a hotel in Spain and your employer has acted negligently and this has led to you suffering an injury.

Who can you claim compensation against after a hotel accident?

In most cases, you are going to be making a claim against the hotel company. There may be some exceptions to this but there is no need to worry, as we have the experience to know how to sue a hotel for negligence no matter the circumstances.

Claims for accidents and injuries from a balcony

There have been several cases of people having fatal falls from balconies on holiday in Spain. You will be able to claim on the behalf of a loved one if someone you know has died because of such an accident. Often, poor building methods and/or maintenance are to blame.

Injury caused by a slip, trip, or fall at a hotel in Spain

Negligence, such as not cleaning or maintaining floors properly, can lead to people falling over and being injured. Slip, trip, and fall claims are undoubtedly the most common types of personal injury claims.

Food poisoning and other hygiene issues at hotels in Spain

There is no denying that food poisoning is one of the most common illnesses that people sustain while they are on holiday. Usually, symptoms do not last for more than a few days. However, there have been cases whereby people have suffered symptoms that are life threatening.

Claims for thefts, damage to personal property, and assaults

A lack of security can lead to people being assaulted on the hotel property, have items stolen from a hotel room, or otherwise suffering damage to your personal property. If this has happened to you, you will be able to make a claim against the hotel for failing to provide adequate security.

Infestations of bed bugs

When you booked your hotel, you did not expect to pay for bed bugs in your room! Not only are they very irritating but they can easily be carried on your person.

Injuries caused by or suffered in a lift or escalator at a hotel

In addition to the different types of accidents that have already been mentioned, people can suffer injuries or harm in a lift, or on an escalator. Whilst these types of accidents and injuries are uncommon, they can and do happen. On occasion they have been fatal.

Accidents in swimming pools, spa and leisure facilities at a hotel

People can be injured in leisure and spa facilities in a hotel. Maybe the equipment in the hotel gym was defective? Perhaps the swimming pool was not maintained properly and there was a chemical imbalance that caused you to fall ill?

Burns and scalds

Burns and scalds can happen in many different ways. You could get injured if the shower malfunctions and comes out with burning hot water. This can also happen due to foods or drinks being served too hot, or being spilled on people.

Damaged or old furniture accident claims

Have you been injured because something has fallen on you at the hotel or there has been an issue with something in your room? Old furniture or fittings (such as a seat or railing) can break and cause people potentially serious injuries.

I was injured in a hotel in Spain, what should I do?

There are a number of different steps you should follow if you have been injured while in a hotel in Spain. This includes the following:

1. See a medical professional
2. Call your insurer to inform them about what happened
3. Take photos of the scene and/or your injuries
4. Report the incident to the hotel
5. Keep proof of any expenses
6. Call Legal Expert to start the claims process

Hotel accident claim time limits in Spain

To bring a hotel accident claim in Spain, you need to make sure that you do so within the applicable time limit. In most instances there are time limits within which you can make a personal injury claim. These time limits may be under either UK law, or in this case they may also be under Spanish law. In the table below we have set out the time limits which you may face when making a claim.

Please note, if you are not sure what time limit applies to your hotel accident claim, talk to us to find out more.

What can you claim compensation for after being injured in a hotel in Spain?

When making hotel accident claims in Spain, your compensation will actually be split into two parts. To begin with, you have general damages, which is compensation for your injuries. You also have special damages, which is compensation for any costs you have encountered as a direct result of your injury. Read on to discover a little bit more about both types of compensation…

General Damages

General damages are the type of compensation that most people are already aware of. This money is designed in order to compensate you for your suffering. The sum is calculated based on the injury you have suffered. The severity of the injury, the impact it is having on your daily life and the long-term effects of your injury will be considered.

Special Damages

Special damages are essentially out of pocket expenses. This is compensation for any costs you have incurred because of your injury. Here are some examples…

• Childcare costs – Have you had to hire someone to look after your children whilst your recover?
• Prescription and treatment expenses
• Travel costs – Have you had to use alternative transport because of your inability to drive? Have you had to pay for parking at the hospital?
• Loss of income – Have you suffered a loss of income because of your inability to work?
• Accommodation expenses – Have you had to adapt your accommodation because of your injury?

Make sure you keep proof of these expenses. This will be necessary if you are to claim for them when making your hotel personal injury claim.

How much compensation can I claim for an accident or injury at a hotel in Spain?

If you are thinking about making a personal injury claim in Spain, one of the things you will obviously want to know is how much money you are going to be entitled to. Of course, it is impossible to give you an exact figure without knowing the ins and outs of your case. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to know a bit more about how compensation is calculated in personal injury cases. This will give you a better understanding of what you are going to be claiming for and potentially how much compensation you could receive. When it comes to making a claim, the injury you have suffered is obviously considered, as well as how long this injury is going to impact your life. In addition to this, though, any loss of income and other expenses will be taken into account. In the table below, we take a look at the different hotel injury settlements for some of the most common types of injuries relating to this claim so that you can get a better understanding.

Hopefully, you will now have a good understanding regarding the sort of compensation you may receive for your hotel accident abroad. However, if you cannot find the injury or illness that you have sustained in the table above, there is no need to panic. You can still make a claim. If you want a better understanding regarding the hotel injury compensation you may get, please do not hesitate to give us a call for more information.

No win no fee hotel accident claims in Spain

Discover five of the amazing benefits associated with making a No Win, No Fee accident claim in Spain…

1. No Time Wasting – If you were to use a personal injury lawyer, that charges by the hour there is always the worry that they will simply take on your accident claim for your money, irrespective of how strong or weak your case is. With a No Win, No Fee solicitor, you can be sure of no such thing, as they are impacted by the outcome of your case.
2. Eliminate Financial Worry – With this service you are going to pay in relation to the outcome of your case. This eliminates financial risk. You know that you will only pay the full amount if your case is a success and therefore you will have the compensation to cover the bill.
3. No Money Needed To Start Your Claim – This is one of the biggest hurdles associated with using a traditional solicitor. Often people do not have the cash spare to afford the huge outlays. This is something you do not need to fret about if you opt to use a no win no fee solicitor.
4. Better Quality – Since the solicitor is going to be affected by the outcome of your accident claim, you can be certain you will benefit from the highest level of quality. Your case is going to receive the attention it deserves. The solicitor will be dedicated to making sure it is a success.
5. Peace Of Mind – All of the four points that have been mentioned work together to ensure you have peace of mind. The process will be a lot less stressful. This is particularly important when you consider the fact that you have just gone through the stress and upset of the accident itself.

It is not hard to see why a No Win, No Fee solicitor is the best choice if you want to make an accident claim in Spain. Here at Legal Expert, our provided solicitors only operate by this payment structure. Take advantage of our service today.

How Legal Expert can help you

If you take a look on the Internet, you will see that you have an abundance of law companies to choose from. So, why should you pick us?

• We are experienced – You can be confident that we have all of the experience to handle your claim. We have worked on various cases, from food poisoning accidents to car crashes, and we have successfully secured compensation for thousands of people. Therefore, you can be confident that we will have handled cases similar to yours time and time before.
• We care – We know that you have been involved in an accident, and, therefore, we know that you are probably feeling stressed and upset. We do not want to add to this. Instead, we want to take the weight off your shoulders and secure compensation for you in the quickest and smoothest manner. In fact, in a lot of cases we can secure payouts over the phone.
• All of our panel solicitors work to a No Win, No Fee agreement – This means that you only need to pay legal fees if our personal injury solicitor manages to successfully secure compensation for you. If for some reason we lose your case, you will have the peace of mind that it will not impact you financially as it would if you went for a solicitor that charged per the hour. This leads to many other benefits too. You can be sure that we will not waste your time. If we do not think your case is strong enough, we will tell you. You can also be confident of an exceptional service as well, as our panel solicitors are impacted by the outcome of your case.
• We have an exceptional reputation – If you take a look at the reviews on our website, you will see that we have an excellent reputation in the industry.

Contact our team today

If you want to know more about launching a hotel personal injury claim, or you are ready to go ahead and put the wheels in motion for your case, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. There are a number of different ways you can reach us. Most people prefer to speak to one of our advisors directly, which you can do so if you telephone 0800 073 8804. This number is available seven days per week, so you can call at any time that is convenient for you. We also have a live chat feature on or website. Plus, if you head to the contact page, you will see that there are plenty of other ways to get in touch too.

Helpful Links

We hope that this guide has presented you with all of the information that you were looking for. However, if you need any more advice or details, we have plenty of other useful guides on our website. Here are some links that could assist you:

Spanish Holiday Accident Claims for Personal Injury and Illness – If you have been injured in Spain but the incident has taken place outside of your hotel, use this guide to find out more information.

Accidents in Cars – This link takes you to our guide on car accident claims in Spain.

NHS – All about food poisoning – This link takes you to the NHS website where you will find more information on food poisoning, which is one of the main reasons why people make claims for accidents that have happened overseas.

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In recent years Romania has increased in popularity as a destination for visitors from the UK; with visitor numbers rising to 340,000 in 2014. A visit to Romania should be a memorable and enjoyable experience; and your stay at a hotel in Romania should be a time to relax and unwind, getting away from it all. However this is not always the case and when something does go wrong we can help people to make holiday accident claims in Romania.

If you have been involved in an accident at a Bucharest hotel, or have been injured in any hotel across Romania, our holiday and hotel accident claims solicitors could help you to make a compensation claim. All hotels, and the travel companies in the UK people book package holidays through, owe their guests a duty of care. This duty of care is there to protect and safeguard visitors from being harmed.

No matter whether you have been involved in a serious accident, have suffered an illness from an improperly cleaned swimming pool; or been injured in another way, as a result of negligence on the part of the hotel our personal injury lawyers can help you make a hotel hotel accident claim in Romania.

Please read our guide below to find out more about how to make a claim for an accident in a hotel in Romania. When you are ready, you can contact our team by using the methods at the bottom of this guide.

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• A guide to hotel injury claims in Romania
• When can you make a claim for a hotel accident in Romania
• Do I have a valid claim for a illness or accident at a hotel in Bucharest or Romania?
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• Food poisoning caused by your hotel
• Bites from bed bugs
• Hotel lift or escalator claims
• Hotel swimming pool accident claims
• How to claim if burned in your hotel
• Injuries caused by faulty or damaged furniture
• What to do if hurt in your hotel
• Different types of damages you can claim
• Calculating compensation for hotel accident claims in Romania
• How do you make a no win no fee hotel accident claim
• How we can help you make a hotel accident claim
• Hotel accident claims time limits in Romania
• Tell us about your claim
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A Guide To Hotel Injury Claims In Romania

In most cases, a stay at a hotel in Romania will be an enjoyable experience. But some guests will be injured, or made sick by illnesses and accidents which could have been avoided. Suffering an injury in Romania at a hotel might have very serious consequences for your health during your holiday, and even when you have returned to the UK. Because of this, if you or someone you were travelling with have been affected by injury or illness caused by a hotel in Romania, you may be able to make a compensation claim. This settlement could help to cover the costs of your financial losses. Our personal injury solicitors are experts in helping victims to bring a claim against a hotel, in the UK, or elsewhere.

Our team are experienced at conducting claims for accidents in a hotel. They will work hard to seek the highest possible amount of compensation for your case. They will hold the hotel, and any UK based travel companies to account for what happened to you.

When Can You Make A Claim For A Hotel Accident In Romania

If you have been involved in an accident abroad, such as being hurt in an accident in Romania, some of the first questions you may have could be around when you can make a claim, whom it can be brought against and what we could do to help.

Typically, claims can be brought against a package holiday provider in the UK within a three year period from when you were hurt, or from when you found that you had been injured. If you need to claim compensation from a business based in Romania, such as for an accident at a Bucharest hotel, your claim may be more complicated and the time limits could also vary according to local laws.

Do I Have A Valid Claim For A Illness Or Accident At A Hotel In Bucharest or Romania?

Typically you will have a valid compensation claim against a hotel in circumstances where you have been hurt as a result of someone else’s action or their negligence. To bring the claim against the hotel, they must be the party who was negligent. It may even be that the hotel was only partially responsible for what happened to you. However, even in such circumstances you may still have a valid claim.

To be eligible to make an accident in a hotel claim you may have been a guest on holiday at the hotel, have been visiting the hotel in Romania as part of a work conference, or for other reasons.

Hotel Slip, Trip, Fall Compensation Claims In Romania

The most common reason for anyone to suffer an accident abroad or be hurt here in the UK is from slipping or falling over. In terms of hotel accident claims in Romania, some common reasons for compensation claims are people slipping or falling over due to floors being wet. If there has been a spillage which staff neglected to clean up, or if areas around swimming pools are not kept free from water and obstruction, people can easily slip over and be hurt.

Any potential trip hazards should always be identified and cleaned up straight away. If they can not be cleaned or otherwise addressed, proper signage should be put in place to warn people. If these steps have not been taken and you were hurt as a result, we may be able to help you to make a claim. Contact us today to begin a holiday slip-trip-fall compensation claim.

Food Poisoning Caused By Your hotel

Ingesting contaminated foods or water is another of the most common ways in which people can suffer from accidents in a hotel. Romanian tourist food poisoning cases can be caused by guests either eating or drinking something which is contaminated, or even swimming in a hotel pool which is contaminated with something. When you are staying in a hotel in any country abroad it may be that they have different health and safety standards.

Bites From Bed Bugs

When on holiday one of the most basic things you should expect from your hotel is that they will meet minimum standards for hygiene. As a provider of a hotel, they owe guests a duty of care to prevent any insect or bedbug infestations. Whilst the most obvious symptom of bedbugs will be bite injuries, other symptoms include pain, itchiness, and even anxiety which can last for weeks or months after you have left the hotel.

Your claim may also include the cost of damage to your clothes, luggage, or other property. It might also be possible to recover the cost of getting rid of bed bugs if they have travelled home in your luggage and require you to use insect extermination services in your home.

Hotel Lift Or Escalator Claims

When on holiday, you may expect that the lift in your hotel is in good working order. However this may not be the case and many people have been injured in a lift accident on a package holiday. The cause of lift accidents is often the floor of the hotel and lift itself not lining up properly leading to people tripping over. To make sure you do not suffer a lift accident, please follow these simple steps;

• Do not let children ride in a lift alone.
• Check whether the lift has internal door. If they do not, keep well away from the exposed side and keep all fingers, hands, and feet in the car at all times.
• Always make sure that the floors have lined up correctly.

If you are injured in a lift, you may be able to make a holiday slip-trip-fall compensation claim. In order to do so, please contact a member of our team today.

Hotel Swimming Pool Accident Claims

The swimming pool at your hotel may well be one of the main reasons you booked that venue over a competitor. The facility is often one of the most inviting things about your hotel and you will want to use it as much as you can. However due to pools being poorly supervised, or not well kept, each year people of all ages are hurt in accidents in and around swimming pools. In some cases, it has even been found that the design of the pool itself contributed to the accident happening.

Common causes of accidents around a swimming pool leading to hotel personal injury claims include:

• No clear signage marking the depth of the pool.
• Broken or damaged tiles in, or around, the swimming pool.
• Filters or drainage systems which are not working correctly.

How To Claim If Burned In Your Hotel

There are numerous ways in which you can be burned, or suffered a scald in a hotel setting. These can happen right across your hotel, from your room to the public facilities. The causes of burn and scald injuries might include;

• Burns or scalds from showers which are set wrong.
• Defective shower heads or units which cause water to come out at the wrong temperature.
• Heated towel rails which are too hot.
• Burns from radiators which are set too hot.
• Hot foods or drinks which are served at the wrong temperature (i.e. far too hot) and which cause you injury.
• Swimming pools which have been overheated.

If you have had an accident on a package holiday resulting in burns to your body, we could help you to make a compensation claim.

Injuries Caused By Faulty Or Damaged Furniture

Various parts of your hotel will be used again and again by large numbers of people. Over time this could mean that different items of furniture, or the fixtures and fittings across the hotel can become worn and damaged. Whilst your hotel should carry out maintenance on a regular basis and check over items of furniture or electrical items which guests are using, this may not always be the case. If furniture has not been regularly updated, it could lead to accidents. If a chair or other piece of furniture breaks suddenly whilst being used, it can lead to someone being hurt, such as causing a broken bone.

If you have been hurt because of a broken or damaged furniture or other appliances you may have come into contact with as a hotel guest, contact Legal Expert to find out how to make a claim for an accident in a hotel room.

What To Do If Hurt In Your Hotel

No matter whether you were involved in an accident in a hotel room, were injured at the swimming pool, or suffered food poisoning there are several steps which you could follow in order to help make your personal injury claim stronger.

Several of these steps can and could be done when your accident happens, and by doing so, you will have more evidence to support your claim. The first thing that you should try and do is to take a photo of what caused your accident. Try to take the photo from several different angels and include as much information as possible. If you tripped over on a broken floor, take a picture of this damage. To go along with this, you should take a photo to show your injury as close to the time of the accident as you can. Today most cameras will allow you to include the date in the picture, please do so.

Did anyone see what happened to you? Or had anyone seen the damage which caused your injury? Perhaps if you suffered food poisoning others also did and can provide corroborating evidence.

You should notify the hotel staff and any representatives of your holiday company as soon as you can after being hurt or becoming sick. Make sure that they make a report in their accident report book (or equivalent in Romania). Make sure the report notes what happened along with where, when, and how it happened. Ask for a copy of this report.

If you were treated for your injury or sickness you should also ask for a copy of the medical report. This should have information on your condition, how you were treated, and an overall summary.

Finally, you could reach out and contact a solicitor to help you make your accident in a hotel claim.

Different Types Of Damages You Can Claim

Whilst the main form of compensation which people are aware of when making a personal injury claim is that awarded for harm (injury or illness) suffered, there are several other forms of damages which can go towards making up compensation settlements. In the table attached to the next section we will look at examples of compensation awarded for different forms of harm suffered. The types of damages which can make up the total amount of compensation awarded are;

Damages for medical and care costs. If you have had an injury in Romania and needed to see a doctor for treatment, it may be that even with travel insurance or accessing healthcare through the EHIC, you still had to pay for treatment. If you did, you can recover these costs. If you also had to pay for care or buy medicine when back in the UK you can also claim for this.

In some cases you may have had to return home earlier than planned, paying for extra flights. If this is the case, again, you could be compensated for this.

If you have been hurt in a hotel accident, you may find that when you returned to the UK that you needed to take time off work. This may have cost you loss income, or mean that you do not accrue as many benefits as you otherwise would have done. If so, you could claim compensation for this.

Calculating Compensation For Hotel Accident Claims In Romania

The most common thing which we are asked when people are considering making a claim after being injured in Romania is how much will be awarded. The value of personal injury claims may be unique to each and every claim, with some attracting much higher levels of compensation than others. In this compensation calculator, we try to give you an idea of how much compensation people can claim under different circumstances, and for different injuries. These settlement figures have been taken from the most recent guidelines set by the Judicial Studies Board. Please remember, once costs have been taken into account, you may be entitled to a higher total amount.

Remember, what you are awarded may be different to these figures.

How Do You Make A No Win No Fee Hotel Accident Claim

We are happy to be able to offer many of the claimants we work with services under no win, no fee contracts. But, what are these types of claim, and how does a no win no fee agreement work?

Often also known as ‘conditional fee agreements’, the contract explains what services will be provided by the solicitor, lawyer, or legal firm to the claimant. It will also detail what the claimant can expect to pay if they do win their claim. Perhaps the most important part of the agreement for many people is how the fees for such claims work.

You will only pay under certain conditions, i.e, if you do win. In these circumstances, you will pay a success fee. This will be taken from your settlement. If you do not win, there are no fees due to be paid.

By working with us under such an agreement, you can have total peace of mind, being safe in the knowledge that by making a claim, you will never be put out of pocket.

How We Can Help You Make A Hotel Accident Claim

Each and every year the team at Legal Expert help numerous people from across the country to make hotel accident personal injury claims. For many of those people we can do so through a no win, no fee agreement. We have designed our service to be as streamlined and easy to use as possible. Our solicitors and personal injury lawyers have many years of experience in handling different forms of claims, and could help you.

To us, customer service and your experience is extremely important. We take your satisfaction seriously and always strive to go the extra mile. Find out how to begin your claim and get in touch below.

Hotel Accident Claims Time Limits In Romania

If you have sustained an injury whilst staying at a hotel in Romania, you need to be aware that there are specific time limits in place with regards to how much time you have to make your claim. If you hotel was booked as part of a package holiday, you will be covered by the UK regulations on liability for this type of accident. If you booked your holiday yourself, you will be subject to different rules. In the table below, we look at how much time you have in which to make a claim if injured whilst staying at a hotel in Romania.

Please note that all time limits may vary.

Tell Us About Your Claim

The team at Legal Expert hope that this guide to making hotel accident claims in Romania has provided you with everything you need to know before getting in touch with our team. When you are ready to start your claim, and we recommend that you do so as early as possible, there are several ways in which you can do so. Claimants can contact us over the phone, send our team an email, or use the online support feature on the site.

Phone: 0800 073 8804
Email: info@legalexpert.co.uk
Web: www.legalexpert.co.uk/claim-online

Whichever of the above methods you choose to contact us through, our team are here seven days a week from 9am to 9pm to answer your message.

Helpful Links

We hope that through this article that we have provided you with all the information you need to make an informed choice about using a personal injury solicitor after being injured in Romania at a hotel. We have also provided some links below to our other related guides.

Holiday accident claims in Romania
In this guide we look at how to make a holiday accident claim in Romania, looking at claims against providers other than your hotel.

Compensation claims for accidents on a package holiday
This is our guide on how to make a compensation claim for illnesses or accidents suffered on a package holiday.

Compensation claims for accidents when working abroad
In this guide you can find out how to claim compensation for an accident which happened whilst you were working abroad.

Holiday accident claims
This is our more comprehensive guide to the variety of different types of holiday accident claims which we can help people make.

Edited by Melissa.

By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 24th August 2024. In this guide, we will discuss when you could make a claim if you’ve been sexually abused by an ex-partner. We will also discuss potential sexual abuse compensation amounts that may be offered following a successful claim.

We know it can be incredibly difficult to say this to someone over the telephone, but we promise that it will be one of the best things you do because you can then take action in terms of pursuing criminal charges and getting the compensation you so rightly deserve.

Sexual abuse can impact people in so many different ways, with many victims suffering psychological trauma. At Legal Expert, we will make sure you receive a fair payout for everything that you have been through. We have helped many people that have been in your position.

You can reach us on 0800 073 8804 to start the claims process or if you have any queries about sexual assault claims. However, before you do so, please make sure you read on. In our guide, you will find out all you should know about making a claim if you have experienced sex abuse at the hands of your ex-partner.

Select a section

1. What is sex abuse?
2. Different types of sex abuse
3. The different ways you may get compensation
4. Time limits on sexual abuse claims
5. Long-term injuries and psychological impact of sex abuse
6. What damages can I claim for when making a sexual abuse claim against my ex-partner?
7. Abuse By Ex-Partner – Compensation Examples
8. No Win No Fee sexual assault claims
9. Why choose Legal Expert
10. Contact our team today
11. Useful links

What is sex abuse?

Sex abuse relates to any unwanted sex activity or act. This could be anything from trafficking and female genital mutilation to rape within relationships and child sex abuse. The key is that it is something you did not want to happen to you. This can be carried out by strangers, ex-partners, current partners, family members, friends, co-workers, or anyone else in society. What is critical to recognise is that sex abuse can never be justified – it is never your fault!

Different types of sex abuse

A lot of people assume that rape is the only form of sex abuse, but this is not the case. If you are forced to watch or engage in any sort of sexual activity without your consent, this is sex abuse. Here are a handful of examples:

• Rape
• Forcing someone to have sexual relationships with other individuals
• Forcing someone to participate in sexual acts
• Forcing someone to look at pornographic images or take part in them
• Treating someone in a degrading manner
• Forcing someone to wear clothes they have not chosen
• Sexual name-calling

The different ways you may get compensation

When it comes to cases involving sex abuse, compensation can be sought in a number of different manners. The three main ways you can go about getting compensation are outlined below. We will advise on the right route to go down for your circumstances.

1. Making a claim to the CICA – Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
2. If the abuser has been prosecuted successfully, you may get a criminal compensation order
3. Suing the abuser who failed in their duty of care to you, i.e. your ex-partner

Time limits on sexual abuse claims

One of the biggest mistakes individuals make when making personal injury claims is leaving it too late. A lot of people are unaware that there are time constraints in place when it comes to making this type of case. Therefore, they leave it for several years, and then when they go to explore the possibility of receiving compensation they are disappointed.

Why leave it so late in the first place? Well, some people simply don’t see the urgency and, of course, they are dealing with the stress of the injury they have endured. Other people may not have even realised they were entitled for compensation until several years down the line. This highlights why it is so important to explore the possibility as soon as possible.

So, what is the personal injury claims time limit for making a claim? Essentially, you will have three years since the incident occurred. Therefore, let’s say you were sexually abused by ex-partner on February 21^st2016; you will have until February 21^st2019 to make your claim. Nonetheless, you don’t want to leave it until near your deadline. Why? You need to issue court proceedings prior to the deadline. Therefore, if you leave things to the wire you are running a serious risk.

Of course, when it comes to incidents regarding sex abuse, it can be different. A lot of people do not feel comfortable or ready to come forward until years after what has happened. A lot of people do not even realise that what their ex-partner did was wrong until they talk to someone. Because of this, there can be some exceptions when it comes to making an abuse compensation claim and the time limit. The best thing to do is give us a call for more information.

Long-term injuries and psychological impact of sex abuse

Sex abuse can impact people in many different ways. Some people find themselves uncomfortable in different situations. There are then those who find themselves unable to work because of the trauma. No matter what has happened to you, it is important to note that all of the long-term impacts you experience will be taken seriously when determining how much compensation you will receive. Psychological injuries are taken just as seriously as physical ones.

What damages can I claim for when making a sexual abuse claim against my ex-partner?

When it comes to compensation, it is vital to recognise that this is split into two parts, known as general damages and special damages.

Let’s start with general damages – This is the money you will receive to compensate you for your injuries and your suffering. When it comes to determining how much you will receive, the medical report that is provided by your doctor will be used. This report will state your injuries, the extent of your suffering and the recommended course of treatment. Your compensation amount will reflect this. This also highlights why it is imperative to see a doctor if you have been hurt, otherwise you will struggle to make a claim, as there will be no proof of your injuries.

Next we have special damages, and this is the compensation you are going to receive to cover any out of pocket expenses you have incurred because of your injuries. Here are some common examples –

Prescription costs

Treatment expenses

Travel costs

Loss of income

Childcare costs

Counselling expenses

… and much, much more

If you are to claim for these expenses, you will need proof, so make sure you do not throw away your receipts or any other relevant documents. When it comes to loss of income, it is a good idea to get a letter from your employer. If you are self-employed, you will need documents of your previous earnings to show how much money you are going to be potentially missing out on by being unable to work.

Abuse By Ex-Partner – Compensation Examples

If you can make a successful claim for compensation after sexual abuse by an ex partner, you may wonder how much you could receive. Sexual abuse compensation payouts can vary case-to-case. They are influenced by factors such as what type of sexual abuse has occurred, how severe it is deemed to be and whether there has been one incident or several over a period of time.

In the table below, we’ve included compensation amounts that may be offered if you claim under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme because of the sexual abuse of an ex partner. When making a CICA claim, you will usually only be paid the full tariff for the highest valued injury/abuse you’re claiming for. 30% of the tariff will be offered for the second most valuable injury/abuse, while 15% of the tariff will be offered for the third most valuable injury/abuse you claim for.

However, there are exceptions in cases where a foetus is lost, a sexually transmitted disease is passed on or a pregnancy occurs as a result.

Hopefully, the table above has given you a good understanding regarding the level of compensation after being sexually assaulted you may receive. However, if you still are unsure or you have not found the injuries you have sustained in the table above, you could still potentially claim. If you give us a call, we will be more than happy to advise you further on the payout amount.

No Win No Fee sexual assault claims

If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you will rightly be looking for the best accident lawyers to handle your case. One of the most important things you need to think about is how you are going to pay the solicitor in question. Not everyone can afford the huge costs that are associated with hiring a lawyer via the traditional channel. However, you will be pleased to learn that you have other options at your disposal.

Conventionally, when someone needs to use a personal injury lawyer they will pay per hour. They will also be subject to further costs for all of the different services that are entitled, such as dealing with various documents and paperwork. This can easily turn extremely costly. The mere cost of the initial consultation can pose a big problem for a lot of people, as they do not have the money to pay for this service. This can often lead to people missing out on the compensation they would have been entitled to. But, you don’t need to do this, as there is another option available to you.

You could opt to use the services of a No Win, No Fee solicitor instead. There are many benefits associated with this option. Firstly, you will not need to pay a huge upfront sum in order to begin the claim process. Also, financial risk is minimised dramatically. This is because you will not have to pay any legal fees if your case is not a success. If you were to go down the traditional route there is always the risk that you could end up paying huge sums of money and your case could prove to be unsuccessful.

Here at Legal Expert, all of our provided accident lawyers work on a No Win, No Fee basis. We are one of the leading claims firms here in the UK. We have an abundance of experience and have successfully helped thousands and thousands of personal injury victims. Will you be next?

Why choose Legal Expert?

If you are planning on making a compensation claim because you have been sexually abused by ex-partner, there is one thing you need, and this is a quality personal injury solicitor. If you take a look on the Internet, you will see that there are so many different solicitors claiming to offer the best service. However, you need to tell the best accident lawyers apart from the rest.

We make this easy for you at Legal Expert because we have lawyers on our panel covering the whole of the UK. We have built up a reputation as one of the top firms of this type in the country, which should give you great confidence when using our service.

One of the reasons why so many people turn to Legal Expert when they are looking for accident lawyers is because we have an abundance of experience. We are likely to have handled hundreds of cases similar to yours before.

We recognise that this is no doubt an extremely worrying and stressful period in your life. You want to focus on your recovery, which is what we will allow you to do. Our service is all about making a claim with as little fuss and stress as possible. All you need to do is give us a call and one of our experienced and friendly advisers will answer any questions you may have. They will talk you through the claim process and give you a realistic picture of the strength of your case and how much compensation you could secure. We will then match you to the best lawyer from our team based on the specifics of your case. They will work to secure your compensation over the phone if possible.

All of the solicitors provided by Legal Expert work on a No Win, No Fee basis as well. What does this mean? Well, you will only pay legal fees if they successfully secure compensation for you. This ensures you don’t find yourself in a position where you have invested tons of money in terms of legal fees only for the case to be unsuccessful, therefore, minimising risk significantly.

Contact our team today

If you have any queries about making a claim, or you are ready to start the process of claiming for sex abuse compensation, we are ready and waiting to assist you. You can reach our team on 0800 073 8804. This is our legal helpline number, which is available from 9.00 a.m. until 9.00. p.m., every day of the week. You will speak to one of our friendly team members who will happily answer any questions you have. We know you are going through an incredibly difficult time, so we will give you as much time as you need to explain to us what has happened. You can be certain that all calls are 100 per cent confidential. You never have to worry about matters concerning privacy. There are also plenty of other ways for you to get in touch with us if you would prefer. This includes the live chat function on our website. You can also request that we call you back via our home page. Moreover, if you head to our contact page you will find our email address, as well as an online contact form.

Useful links

Hopefully, you now have all of the information you need regarding making a personal injury claim if you have been sexually abused by ex-partner. However, if you do need more details, we have put together some links that may be of use to you below.

The NHS – Guide to Help for Victims of Domestic Violence– This link takes you to the NHS website where you will find information on domestic abuse, including sex abuse, as well as emotional and physical abuse.

NSPCC on Sexual Abuse

This NSPCC page explains about sexual abuse.

Childline Sexual Abuse

This Childline charity is here to help you.

Rape Crisis England and Wales

Rape Crisis England and Wales – this web page is set up to help women of sexual abuse.

NHS on Abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault

This NHS page provides information on sexual abuse and rape or sexual assault.

Report a rape or sexual assault – GOV.UK

If you’re the victim of rape or sexual assault, Call 999 to report a rape or attempted rape or sexual assault. After the crime as soon as possible.

You may also be interested in some of our other guides on criminal injury compensation claims:

• How to claim sexual abuse compensation
• FAQs on sexual abuse claims
• Sexual abuse during lockdown – can you claim?
• Sexual abuse compensation calculator
• How to find physical and sexual abuse solicitors
• A guide to sexual abuse claims
• How to claim against a paedophile
• How to claim if abused in foster care
• Historical sexual abuse claims
• Sexual abuse claims in Scotland

We also have some other guides on sexual abuse compensation claims that you may find useful:

• I was sexually abused by my father, can I claim?
• Sexual abuse by husband – can you claim?
• Sexual abuse by a grandfather – how to make a claim
• How to claim if sexually abused by a family member
• How to claim if abused by a stepfather
• Learn how to claim if abused by a teacher
• Sexual abuse claims against social services
• How to claim for sexual abuse in a school

By Stephen Hudson. Last Updated 24th August 2024. If you have been sexually abused by a family member, then you may be entitled to make a compensation claim. Sexual abuse can be incredibly traumatic and potentially have an impact on someone for the rest of their life. In this guide, we will look at circumstances which may allow you to claim if you have experienced family violence of a sexual nature such as being raped by a family member.

Compensation can be used to ensure you get the counselling you need. Moreover, it is important to get justice. Here at Legal Expert, we can help you to secure compensation. We have helped many people with these sorts of claims, and we have an excellent reputation in the industry. You can reach us on 0800 073 8804. However, before you do so, make sure you read on to find out everything you need to know about making an abuse compensation claim.

Select a section

• Sexual abuse definition
• Different types of sex abuse
• Are you being abused by a family member?
• Signs your child may be being abused
• Signs a family member may be using their relationship with your child for sexual reasons
• The different ways you may get compensation
• Long-term injuries and psychological impact of sex abuse
• Time limits on sexual abuse claims
• What damages can I claim for when making a sexual abuse claim against a family member?
• Raped By A Family Member – Compensation Payout Examples
• No Win No Fee sexual assault claims
• Why choose Legal Expert?
• Contact our team today
• Useful links

Sexual abuse definition

Sex abuse refers to any sort of sexual act or activity that is unwanted. There are many forms of sex abuse, from sexual harassment and child sex abuse to sexual exploitation and female genital mutilation (FGM). No matter your relationship with the person in question, you always have a right to say no. If you have not given your consent, this is abuse. It is vital to recognise that sex abuse can never be justified and it is never your fault. It does not matter where you were or what you were wearing, ‘no’ means no!

Different types of sex abuse

There are a number of different types of sex abuse. This includes the following:

• Rape
• Sexual name-calling
• Forcing another person to have sexual relationships with other individuals
• Forcing another person to look at pornographic photos or take part in them
• Making another person wear clothes that they have not chosen
• Forcing someone to prostitute themselves
• Degrading treatment
• Forcing another person to engage in sexual acts

Are you being abused by a family member?

You are being abused if…

• You are made to do something sexual to someone that feels wrong or uncomfortable – this can be in the real world or the online world
• You are made to watch another person do something sexual – this could be in person, via pictures, or via webcam
• You are made to look at sexual videos or pictures
• You are made to have sex
• You are touched in a manner you don’t like

If this is happening to you, it is never, ever your fault! No one has the right to sexually abuse you, even your girlfriend or boyfriend. While it can be incredibly difficult, it is important to speak up so that you can get justice and the person in question cannot do this to you or anyone else again.

Signs your child may be being abused

When there is something wrong, children tend to show us, rather than tell us. Here are some of the warning signs to look out for:

• Not wanting to be alone with a particular person
• Running away
• Physical signs, for example, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, bruises around the mouth or genitals, and unexplained soreness
• Self-harm
• Unexplained gifts or money
• New adult words for body parts with no evident source
• Changes in their eating habits
• Anger outbursts
• Unaccountable fear of certain people and places
• Regressing to younger behaviours, for example, bed-wetting
• Sudden changes in their personality that cannot be explained, for example, mood swings
• Becoming unusually secretive
• Becoming very clingy or withdrawn
• Sleeping problems and nightmares
• Acting out in an inappropriate sexual way with objects or toys

Signs a family member may be using their relationship with your child for sexual reasons

There are also a number of signs that a family member could be using their relationship with your child for sexual reasons. Some signs to look out for include:

• Picking on a particular child
• Treating a particular child as a favourite
• Frequently walking in on children in the bathroom
• Giving a child money or expensive gifts for no reason
• Regularly taking children on overnight outings alone or offering to babysit for free
• Spending most of their spare time with children
• Insisting on alone time with a child with no interruptions
• Over interest in the sexual development of a child
• Insisting on physical affection such as wrestling, hugging, or kissing, even when the child does not want it
• Refusing a child sufficient privacy

The different ways you may get compensation

There are three different ways you can go about securing compensation when it comes to sexual abuse. We will advise you on the right route for your case. The three options are as follows:

• You can make a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, known as the CICA
• You can sue the abuser
• If the abuser has been prosecuted successfully, you can get a criminal compensation order

Long-term injuries and psychological impact of sex abuse

There is no denying that molestation by a family member can have a severe impact on a person’s life. It can cause a person to be frightened all of the time, especially in certain situations. It can have an impact on an individual long after the person was sexually assaulted by a family member. A lot of people struggle with how to deal with molestation years later, and this is taken into consideration when determining the level of compensation you will receive.

Time limits on sexual abuse claims

The sooner your claim, the easier it will be. If you leave it too long, you may not be able to remember important details. Moreover, you may find it difficult to get your hands on important evidence. Take witness statements as a prime example, if you leave it a few years before you claim, your witnesses may have changed their contact information or they may no longer remember the incident very well. Don’t forget that there is also a three-year personal injury claims time limit on such cases. However, when it comes to being sexually abused by a family member, there can be exceptions, especially as it takes people some time to come to terms with what has happened. The best thing to do is give us a call for more information.

What damages can I claim for when making a sexual abuse claim against a family member?

A lot of people are a bit perplexed when it comes to compensation payouts, and this is typically because they are not fully aware of all of the things they can receive child sex abuse compensation for. Did you know that compensation is split into two parts? You have general damages and special damages. Understanding these two types of compensation will give you a better understanding of how compensation works and how much you could receive. So, read on to discover more.

General damages– First and foremost, we have general damages. This is the amount of compensation that you will receive for your injuries. It is designed to aid you in the recovery process. How is it calculated? When you or your child saw your doctor, he or she would have put a medical report together, which states your injuries, the extent of them, and how long treatment is going to take, etc. This is then used to decipher how much compensation you should receive. It is important to note that psychological injuries are treated just as seriously as physical injuries are.

Special damages– The second part of the compensation is special damages. This is the amount of money you will receive to cover any other expenses you have suffered because of your injuries. Common examples include everything from prescription expenses and travel costs to counselling expenses and loss of income. Please note that to claim for these out of pocket expenses, you will need proof; so make sure you do not throw away your receipts.

Raped By A Family Member – Compensation Payout Examples

We know that you probably want to know how much victim compensation payments amount to. However, it is vital to stress that all cases are different, and they are treated as such. Because of this, it is not possible to furnish you with a fully accurate figure of how much you will be likely to receive. No solicitor can do this, and if you use a personal injury claims calculator, it will only ever give you a very rough estimate, so do keep this in mind.

In the table below, we’ve included different sexual abuse compensation amounts that may be offered if you are able to claim under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme. When making a CICA claim, you will only receive the full tariff for the highest value injury/abuse you claim for. You will receive 30% and then 15% respectively for the second and third highest value injury/abuse.

However, if you become pregnant, lose a foetus or contract an STI as a result, these will all still be paid at the full amount.

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of the sort of payout you can receive for the physiological injuries relating to being sexually abused by a family member. However, if you need further information, please do not hesitate to give us a call, and we would be more than happy to explain.

No Win No Fee sexual assault claims

Are you concerned about the cost of working with a personal injury lawyer? You are not alone. There are so many people in the UK that would have been entitled to make a claim, yet they have failed to do so because they feel that they cannot afford the solicitors costs associated with making a compensation claim. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, as you will discover.

Of course, we are not denying that some solicitors do charge extortionate fees. This is particularly the case for solicitors that charge by the hour. When you go down this route, there is always the chance that you could be slapped with a huge unexpected bill, and this, understandably, puts a lot of people off. There is also the issue of hidden costs and additional extras that you never even realise you had to pay for. However, there is another option available to you, and this is to go for the services of the No Win, No Fee solicitor.

This type of solicitor agrees to work to a payment agreement whereby you will be required only to pay a pre-determined level of legal fees if the case is successful. If the personal injury solicitor does not manage to secure compensation at the end of your case, you will not have to pay the legal fees. This offers you a significant degree of monetary protection. You know that you will have your payout to cover the legal fees if you are subject to them. If you would not choose to use the services of a No Win, No Fee solicitor, there is of course the chance you could spend huge sums of money only for your case to be a failure. With a No Win, No Fee agreement, you get that added peace of mind.

This leads to other advantages too. For example, you are much more likely to benefit from a quality service. Of course, the solicitor’s pay is performance related, and they are not going to want to miss out on their legal fees. Therefore, they are going to be doing everything in their power to win the case for you. And, of course, they are not going to waste your time by taking on a case if they believe it is not strong enough to grant compensation. Here at Legal Expert, all of our provided solicitors work to a No Win, No Fee basis, so you have nothing to worry about.

Why choose Legal Expert?

There are a number of reasons why you should work with Legal Expert, so let’s take a look…

• UK based and registered – First and foremost, you should always go for the services of a solicitor that is UK based and registered in the United Kingdom as well. We tick this box.
• Experience – A lot of people are often enticed by the services of solicitors that are just starting off because they offer fantastic rates. However, you cannot afford to take a risk when it comes to something like this, which is why you need to find someone that has a considerable amount of experience in the sector. With Legal Expert, you can be sure that we have worked on many sexual assault claims similar to yours too.
• Reputation – It is advisable to take the time to do your research on the solicitor you are considering. Spend time browsing online and reading reviews that have been left by previous customers, as this will give you an excellent and honest insight into the service you are likely to experience. We are sure when you read our reviews it will put your mind at ease.
• Accreditation – All of our solicitors boast all of the necessary qualifications and certifications.
• No-win no-fee – Last but not least, we offer a No Win, No Fee personal injury claim This means that you do not need to pay any legal fees if the solicitor does not manage to secure compensation for you. Therefore, you are offered a degree of financial protection by going down this route. This also leads to other benefits, as you do not need to make a large upfront payment to start the claim process and you can be confident of an exceptional service as the solicitor working on your case is going to be paid based on their performance.

Contact our team today

If you feel ready to start claiming for sex abuse compensation, or you have any queries about doing so, simply pick up your mobile or landline phone and dial for Legal Expert help. The number you need is 0800 073 8804. This line is available from 9.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m. seven days per week, so you should have no trouble getting in touch at a time that is convenient for you. You can also find other contact information on our website, including our email address. You will also note that we have a convenient live chat feature, and you can request that we call you back via our homepage too. Please note that all of the legal advice we provide is free, and there is no obligation to continue with our service. Moreover, all calls are 100 per cent confidential.

Useful links

We hope that you have found the information you are looking for in regards to making a claim because of being sexually abused by a family member. However, if you need more information, the links below may be helpful.

Childline Sexual Abuse

This Childline charity is here to help you.

Rape Crisis England and Wales

Rape Crisis England and Wales – this web page is set up to help women of sexual abuse.

The NHS on Abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault

This NHS page provides information on sexual abuse and rape or sexual assault.

Reporting a rape or sexual assault – GOV.UK

If you’re the victim of rape or sexual assault, Call 999 to report a rape or attempted rape or sexual assault. After the crime as soon as possible.

The NHS – Guide to Help for Victims of Domestic Violence– This link takes you to the NHS website where you will find information on domestic abuse, including sex abuse, as well as emotional and physical abuse.

Talk to the NSPCC or read about how to deal with abuse– This link directs you to the NSPCC website where you will find information on child sex abuse.

You may also be interested in some of our other guides on criminal injury compensation claims:

• How to claim sexual abuse compensation
• FAQs on sexual abuse claims
• Sexual abuse during lockdown – can you claim?
• Sexual abuse compensation calculator
• How to find physical and sexual abuse solicitors
• A guide to sexual abuse claims
• How to claim against a paedophile
• How to claim if abused in foster care
• Historical sexual abuse claims
• Sexual abuse claims in Scotland

We also have some other guides on sexual abuse compensation claims that you may find useful:

• I was sexually abused by my father, can I claim?
• Sexual abuse by husband – can you claim?
• Sexual abuse by a grandfather – how to make a claim
• Sexual abuse by an ex-partner – how to make a claim
• How to claim if abused by a stepfather
• Learn how to claim if abused by a teacher
• Sexual abuse claims against social services
• How to claim for sexual abuse in a school

If you have been involved in a car accident in Dudley or elsewhere, you are probably feeling a bit shaken up and distressed. You should be able to focus on your recovery without having to worry about the financial burden. However, the cost of recovery and everything else that comes along with it, such as childcare expenses, prescription costs and loss of earnings can be too much to take. The good news is that you don’t have to fret about this, as Legal Expert can ensure you get the compensation you deserve to cover all of this. Read on to discover everything you need to know about making a claim with Dudley car accident claims solicitors.

Thanks To Our Medical Expert Panel, You Can Have Your Medical Assessment Local To Dudley

Did you see a doctor for your injuries? It is vital to see a medical professional if you want to have any chance of securing compensation for a car crash in Dudley. This is a step a lot of people miss when they have only suffered minor injuries. After all, not everyone likes taking a trip to hospital. Nevertheless, if you do this you will seriously damage your chances of securing compensation, as there will be no professional proof of your injuries. If you have not seen a medical professional, this is something your lawyer can organise for you free of charge.

Here are just some of the medical experts in the area:

When did the accident happen? Establishing when the accident happened is of paramount importance as well. There is a personal injury claims time limit,which is three years, on all personal injury cases. This is three years from the date of the incident. Moreover, court proceedings must be issued within this time frame.

Why It Is Crucial To Have The Best No Win No Fee Solicitor Or Lawyer Covering Dudley To Work On Your Claim

Despite the fact that the Solicitors Regulation Authroity (SRA) regulates all solicitors, service levels do vary, which is why you should choose with care. After all, you do not get a second chance to make compensation. So, what should you be looking for?

• Choose someone who has been working in the industry for a long time – You want to be safe in the knowledge that they have worked on a large sum of personal injury cases, and thus they will have the experience and expertise to handle yours.
• Make sure they specialise in road traffic accidents – There is no point in going for someone who specialises in workplace incident claims if you have been involved in a car crash. Relevant experience is vital.
• Look for testimonials that have been left by previous clients – By doing this, you will be able to get a good idea as to the service you are likely to encounter if you choose the solicitor in question. If he or she has a bad reputation, you should be able to pick up on this from the overall feeling of the comments, and you will know to look elsewhere.
• Ensure the solicitor will work to a No Win, No Fee payment agreement – This is vital because it means that you do not need to pay any legal fees if your case is an unsuccessful one. This offers a significant degree of financial protection while also increasing the chances of a premium quality service, as the solicitor in question is going to earn in relation to his or her performance.

Do you need to research and read Dudley solicitor reviews?

As discussed in the former section, you do need to make sure you read reviews in order to find the bes Dudley car accident claims solicitors. However, more important than this is finding a legal company that can provide you with objective advice so you have the best starting point for your claim. This is exactly what you have with Legal Expert.

If my solicitors is not based close to me, will it affect my claim?

A lot of people assume that they can only work with Dudley car accident claims solicitors. However, this is not the case. Technology has advanced dramatically over the years, and now claims are handled via telephone and email. This means that you can pick a solicitor based on their skill and reputation, as opposed to the convenience factor. This ensures you have the best person possible working on your case.

The Different Vehicle Crash And Injury Claims Our Team Handles

Our panel car accident claims solicitors have worked on so many different cases over the years and we can help you to secure the payout you deserve. You can find out more information about the most common types of claims below.

Car crash injury claims – Dudley

If you have suffered a car accident Dudley area, you will definitely be able to claim. There are many different reasons why people are involved in car accidents. This includes the other driver acting carelessly, as well as poor road conditions. No matter what has happened, it is vital that you get in touch with a personal injury lawyerto make a claim.

Passenger crash injury claims – Dudley

There is no denying that passengers have little control when it comes to what happens on the road and because of this they are rarely to blame for road traffic accidents. A personal injury solicitor can help you to launch a successful claim irrespective of whether you were a passenger in the vehicle of the perpetrator or not.

Taxi crash injury claims – Dudley

Have you been injured while you were using a taxi? If so, a personal injury solicitor can help you to build a strong case. There are a number of different people you may be claiming against. You could claim against the driver or it may be against another driver on the roads. It could also be against the controlling company. Perhaps they failed to make sure the driver had the correct insurance? Maybe they did not check the car’s maintenance as they should? You can read our guide on taxi crash injury claims for more information.

Bus, coach, and public transport injury claims – Dudley

Many people in the United Kingdom use public transport as a means of getting about, whether you take the bus to work or you get a coach to see your friends on the weekend. Most of us have good experiences with public transport; however, there are incidents when accidents occur. Unfortunately, road traffic accidents are common, and so bus accidents also happen from time to time. If you have had the misfortune of being involved in such an accident, you will probably be able to claim for compensation.

Pedestrian injury claims – Dudley

There is no denying that when it comes to vulnerable people on the roads, pedestrians are right near the top of the list. This is because they are not protected in the way that passengers and drivers are. They do not have airbags nor do they have seat belts. This means they feel the full force of the crash. If you have been injured because of a mistake a driver has made or because of any sort of problems with the roads, we can help you to claim.

Compensation for injuries caused by collisions from behind

There is no denying that rear end collisions are common. This is because a lot of drivers do not leave enough space between the vehicle in front when driving. Because of this, one little incident on the roads or a late brake can result in a collision that could have easily been avoided. If this was the case, you will be able to claim for compensation. Whiplash is a common injury suffered in such scenarios because the head jolts forwards and backwards in a dramatic fashion.

Compensation claims for injuries at a roundabout

Another type of accident that can happen is if there is an incident at a roundabout. There is no denying that roundabouts can play host to a lot of different types of accidents. There are many different reasons why accidents happen at roundabouts. This includes speeding, using the wrong lane, talking on the phone, and so on.

Injuries Which Claimants Experience In Dudley Car Accidents

If you have used a personal injury claims calculator to try and find out how much money you may receive, you will need to input your injuries. Some of the most common injuries suffered in a road traffic accident in Dudley are explained below…

Whiplash

Whiplash occurs when the head jilts forwards and backwards in a violent manner. How do you get whiplash? There are many ways you can get whiplash, yet the most common is car crashes, because your neck accelerates and decelerates rapidly when in a collision. Some of the most common symptoms of whiplash are as follows:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Arm or leg pain
• General discomfort
• Difficulty sleeping
• Headaches
• Dizziness

If you have experienced whiplash, it is vital to see a doctor. This is something a lot of people bypass when they are only suffering from minor whiplash, as they feel they can deal with the symptoms themselves. This is certainly not advised. Firstly, this is bad for your health, as whiplash can often get worse, and thus the proper course of treatment is imperative. Not only this, but if you are planning on making a personal injury claim, you will need to see a medical professional. If you don’t, how are you going to prove that you were actually injured?

Back injuries

A lot of people sustain back injuries because of a car accident Dudley. This can be lower back pain, higher back pain, or it can be linked to whiplash. The severity of your injury will be considered when determining the payout you will receive.

Long-term of severe types of injury

West Midlands personal injury solicitors have also helped people to secure compensation for people that have suffered severe injuries, including head injuries and brain injuries. You may also know someone that has been involved in a fatal car accident in Dudley. If someone has passed away in an accident that was not your fault, you will be able to secure compensation if the person was someone you depended on, such as a partner or parent. Please give us a call for more information.

Dangerous roads in Dudley

Dudley car accident statistics

This Dudley Road Accident Statistics map shows 198 road accidents between 2013 and 2017.

Statistics For Serious Road Traffic Injuries Or Fatalities Near Dudley

Number Of People Killed On The Roads In Dudley

As you can see there have been a number of different road traffic accidents in Dudleythat have occured over the years, and there are many people that have been left needing personal injury solicitors Dudley.

No Win No Fee Solicitors For Car Accidents In Dudley

One of the most important pieces of advice on using a solicitor that anyone can give you is to find someone that is happy to work to a No Win, No Fee agreement. Read on to discover the benefits that are associated with this option.

• Monetary risk is eliminated – This is the main reason why so many people opt for aNo Win, No Fee If your case is unsuccessful, you will not be required to pay any legal fees. This is exceptionally beneficial because most people cannot afford the risk of investing significant sums of money only for their solicitor to fail in securing compensation for them.
• No large upfront payment required to start your claim – This is beneficial for those who do not have the cash available to fund the large initial costs that are associated with using the services of a traditional solicitor. Instead, you do not need to make an enormous upfront payment in order to begin the claim process.
• Better service guaranteed – The two benefits that have just been mentioned come together to make certain that you experience a service of an exceptional quality. This is because the solicitor is going to work as hard as they can to make sure that your case is a success, as the outcome of the case is going to impact the amount of money they receive for the work that they have put in.

When you pay for your claim

There are many companies that claim to offer a No Win, No Fee service, but when it comes down to it, they still charge fees if the case is unsuccessful. This does not happen at Legal Expert. When we say No Win, No Fee, we mean it!

Taking The Next Step With Your Claim

If you are ready to make a personal injury claim, or you simply want a few more questions answered, you can use the information below. We are happy to assist you in any manner that we can.

Where to find out more information

Making the right decision depends on receiving the correct information. Get any questions answered before you choose a solicitor. You can use our website to find out plenty of details. We have lots of different guides on car accident claims, so you should be able to find plenty of useful information.

Talk To Legal Expert Now

If you want to speak to one of our personal injury experts, all you need to do is give us a call on 0800 073 8804. This line is open from 9.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m. seven days a week, so you can give us a call at any time that is convenient for you. You will speak to one of our advisors who have lots of experience and are very friendly, who will be more than happy to speak to you and answer all of the queries you have. We will also match you to the best solicitor from our team based on your case.

Helpful Links

Gov Highway Code– Drivers will already know about this, but if you’ve been hurt as a pedestrian you may not know the rules of driving.

Dudley Safety for Roads– Dudley have their own page that deals with local road safety. Find it here.

Dudley County Court– The local court in the area can be found here.

Reporting an RTA locally

How to contact the police– Dudley’s local police can be found on this link.

Hospital treatment required?

NHS Services– Dudley’s health services can be found by clicking here.

Legal Expert guides

Legal Expert RTA Guide– Reading our guide on road traffic incidents might give you more information.

Legal Expert – Whiplash Claims– This will teach you much of what you’ll need to know when pursuing a claim.

Other Useful Links

• How Much Compensation Can I Receive For A Drink-Driving Claim?
• Gloucester Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Hereford Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Huddersfield Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Ipswich Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Kingston Upon Hull Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Lancaster Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Leicester Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Liverpool Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Luton Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Maidstone Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Whiplash Compensation Calculator

Middlesbrough Road Traffic Accidents

On this page, you will find a guide to finding the best team of Middlesbrough car accident claims solicitors to process a personal injury claim for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in Middlesbrough.

You must make your claim within the personal injury claims time limit of three years, and instead of providing an online personal injury claims calculator we urge you to call us so that we can give you an accurate estimate of how much compensation you might claim in your case. Below you will find information such as:

• We go into detail about the reason why we feel it is important that anyone who suffers even the slightest injury in a Middlesbrough road traffic accident, should consider having an expert medical examination as a pre-requisite to making a compensation claim.
• Details of the reason why finding the very best team of solicitors to process your personal injury claim for a roads traffic injury in Middlesbrough is vital to ensuring that you have the best possible chance of winning your claim.
• Information on the most frequently encountered type of road traffic accidents that we process claims for on behalf of our clients.
• Information on the most frequently encountered type of physical injuries that can be caused by road traffic accidents that we process claims for on behalf of our clients.
• Some of the key statistics regarding road traffic accidents in the Middlesbrough area, and these are presented in the format of several simple tables.
• An overview and explanation of the Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) that Legal Expert has based its national claims service on. And why we believe this claims service is the best way for residents of Middlesbrough to process a compensation claim for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in Middlesbrough.

If you get to the end of this page, and you still have some questions that you feel you need to be answered, then simply call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804, and we will answer them all for you.

Be Assessed By Our Of Our Medical Expert Panel Near To Middlesbrough

One of the best things you can do to ensure you have the best chance of winning a compensation claim for injuries caused by a road traffic accident in Middlesbrough, is to get yourself an expert medical examination. Your car crash solicitors will be able to submit the results of the examination as evidence of the severity of your injuries. Legal Expert can help with this; we can set up a local, free medical examination in the Middlesbrough area. The closest doctor who could do this would be:

Dr Shehzad Hanif

Jurys Inn Middlesbrough

Fry Street

Middlesbrough

TS1 1JH

Why Having the Right RTA Solicitor Is Important to Your Claim

In order to have the best possible chance of winning personal injury claims, you need to find the right solicitor. The more experienced and skilled your legal team is in processing such claims, then the better chance you have that your claim will be successful. It could also have a positive effect on the level of damages you are awarded. Any solicitor you choose to process a claim for injuries you have suffered in a Middlesbrough road traffic accident should:

• Be able to represent you under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).
• Be able to organise a free local medical examination.
• Be able to prove they have won similar cases in the last 12 months.

Are Reviews of Solicitors Services Useful?

Before you engage a solicitor to process a personal injury claim for injuries you suffered during a Middlesbrough road traffic accident, you can check online review sites to help with finding the best legal firm for the task. These sites can be very useful. However, remember also that they may be inaccurate to some extent, so always be sure to double check the facts. If you can find a legal firm with good reviews, and one of your friends or family has dealt with them previously, ask them how the experience was.

Can My Legal Team Be Based Outside of Middlesbrough?

The answer to the question is yes. The location of your personal injury solicitor is not in the least bit important, as no matter where they are you can keep in touch with them simply and cheaply using the phone or email. It is much more important that you choose the best solicitor, rather than the closest one. Engaging the best legal firm you can find is going to give you a much better chance of winning your compensation claim for a Middlesbrough road accident injury.

RTA Compensation Claims We Can Help With

Legal Expert processes so many claims for injuries caused in a traffic accident each year that we notice trends related to the most frequently seen types of accidents we handle claims for. Some types of accidents we see time and time again, and we discuss these in a little more detail in the sections below.

Middlesbrough Car Crash Compensation

Before we move on to cover the most common types of road traffic accidents in Middlesbrough, we need to discuss the issue of liability. The pivotal point of any claims case is proving liability for the accident. In other words, proving the accident was not your fault. This is something Legal Expert can help you with if you are in any doubt whether you may be even partially liable for the accident. In some cases, you could be eligible to make a non-fault claim. If so, we will let you know.

Middlesbrough Passenger Accident Compensation

As a passenger in a vehicle, no matter if it is a privately-owned vehicle or a local Middlesbrough public transport service, you have exactly the same rights as a driver, and a personal injury lawyer will be able to process a compensation claim for you. As a passenger, the issue of liability is already settled, as you were not in control of the vehicle. You can make a claim against the person who caused the accident, even if it was the person driving the vehicle you were a passenger in.

Middlesbrough Taxi Accident Compensation

If you are riding in a minicab, taxi or some other form of private hire vehicle and it is involved in a road traffic accident in Middlesbrough, then you could be able to claim for any injuries you sustained. Your taxi driver is required by law to have a public indemnity insurance policy to protect members of the public who are riding in their car, and it is this insurance company that Legal Expert would seek compensation from on your behalf.

Middlesbrough Bus & Coach Accident Compensation

As a passenger on public transport, such as a local bus in Middlesbrough, or if you were making a journey on a national coach service, then the owner and operator of the vehicle would be liable to pay compensation if you are injured in a road traffic accident, due the actions of the driver. Legal Expert can help you with this; we have the experience needed to take on large public transport companies and successfully win compensation for you.

Middlesbrough Pedestrian Accident Compensation

As a pedestrian, if you were to be hit by a car, motorcycle, or bus while walking down the street in Middlesbrough, it is likely that you would sustain some pretty serious injuries. All pedestrians can claim personal injury compensation if they are involved in a road traffic accident. The solicitor you use to make your claim will need to understand the process of claiming for serious injuries, as well as for the effect these types of injuries could have on your life in the future.

Middlesbrough Rear End Accident Compensation

Of all accidents involving motor vehicles in the UK each year, rear shunts are the single most frequent reason why people claim car accident compensation. Just because rear shunts are generally low-speed accidents does not mean they cannot be serious. Whiplash is the most common injury caused by rear shunts, the most prolific of all injuries claimed for in the UK every year. (more on that below).

Middlesbrough Roundabout Accident Compensation

Take a look at the map of Middlesbrough lower down this page and take note of how many of the road traffic accidents seem to occur at major road junctions and on roundabouts. Roundabout accidents are a common reason why people make car crash claims. A busy roundabout is a potential hazard to inexperienced or young drivers, or to drivers who are distracted.

Injuries Commonly Caused By Road Traffic Accidents

The previous sections of this guide covered the most common types of Middlesbrough road traffic accident that people claim road accident compensation. The sections below are similar, except that they cover the more common types of injuries that Legal Expert processes compensation claims for on behalf of our clients.

Whiplash And Other Neck Or Upper Back Injuries

Nationally, the cost in compensation pay-outs solely for whiplash in the UK each year is more than £2 billion. This makes whiplash injuries by far the most frequent injuries that people who are involved in a road traffic accident in Middlesbrough sustain. Whiplash is a deceptive injury, very easily caused, yet even a fairly trivial case can take several weeks to heal properly. It is also very difficult to pinpoint the physical cause of whiplash injuries, and this has led to this type of injury being exploited fraudulently in the past. Legal Expert recommends that when we process a whiplash claim on your behalf, you back up your case by letting us arrange a free local medical examination for you.

Injuries And Pain In The Lower Back

As we explained above, whiplash is the most common injury we see people sustain in road traffic accidents. However, damage to the back and neck are almost as common as whiplash. Lower back injuries can be extremely serious, taking many months to heal, with more serious cases resulting in some form of paralysis. Damage to the upper back is often less serious, but the upper back is much easier to damage, the spine is thinner, and the only protection to the upper back, neck and head in a road traffic accident is the airbag.

Internal Or Other Serious Types Of Injury

Of all claims we process on behalf of our clients, those we handle for serious injuries generally attract the highest compensation settlements. These are serious injuries that will have a long-term or permanent effect upon the victim’s life. Brain damage, internal organ damage, limb amputation, etc. are all examples of serious injuries that a person can sustain in a Middlesbrough road traffic accident.

Accident Blackspots And Road Accidents In Middlesbrough

Below, you will find a number of tables that show road and car accident statistics for Middlesborough. The period of time this data covers is the start of 2013 through to the end of 2017.

Above we can see that Borough Road, the A66 and Corporation Road were all dangerous roads to drive on in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough road accident hotspots

The above map shows all of the road traffic accident hotspots in Middlesbrough. Not how many accidents happen at a major junction or roundabout.

Road Traffic Accidents (All Vehicles) With Number Of Injuries And Deaths In Middlesbrough

Above, we have segmented the data to show the most common type of vehicle that is involved in roads traffic accidents in Middlesbrough, and we can see that in this case, cars are most common.

Number Of Deaths Caused By Road Accidents In Middlesbrough

There were no fatal road traffic accidents in the Middlesbrough area between 2013 and 2017. We have published this graph simply to maintain a consistent data delivery across our pages.

Middlesbrough No Win, No Fee Car Accident Claim Lawyers

Legal Expert operates a national team of No Win No Fee car accident solicitors. When you contact us and ask us to process a claim on your behalf, this means that you will be making a No Win No Fee claim in Middlesbrough, and you pay nothing until we actually win a damages settlement for you. This is an entirely risk-free way to process a claim for an injury that you sustained in a road traffic accident in Middlesbrough.

As The Person Making A Claim, When Do I Have To Pay Any Costs?

When you use our No Win No Fee claims service, you don’t pay anything at all until we win your compensation for you. So, when you start your claim for a Middlesbrough roads traffic accident injury, you pay nothing. Even if it takes us longer than expected to pursue your claim, we will still ask you to pay nothing. If we are unsuccessful, then you pay nothing in total. When we do receive a compensation payment for you, then we will deduct our fees.

How To Proceed

Starting your claim for road accident compensation related to the injuries that you suffered in a road traffic accident in Middlesbrough couldn’t be easier. Just call Legal Expert on the number below, and we will talk you through our new client onboarding process. This will involve asking you a number of questions designed to tell us more about your injuries and the accident that caused them. Once we have enough information, we will offer you some advice on what to do next. In most cases, this will be to use our claims service to process a claim.

Where To Find Out More

If you need answers to questions such as, can I get compensation for a car accident? Or you simply want some general advice, or some information about the claims service Legal Expert operates, then call us on the number below. One of our team will spend as long as you need answering all of the questions you have.

Contact Us Today To Start Your Claim

Are you ready to begin your claim for injuries that you suffered due to a road traffic accident in Middlesbrough? If so, call Legal Expert now on 0800 073 8804, and we can begin processing your claim today. You really have nothing to lose by giving us a call, and everything to gain.

Helpful Links

The page below caries some road safety information that covers the Chelmsford are

Middlesbrough road safety info

If you need to find the County Court that covers the Middlesbrough area, check this site:

Middlesbrough County Court info

Be sure to always report a road traffic accident to the Middlesbrough Police, contact details can be found here:

Middlesbrough Police info

To get your RTA injuries treated, visit this NHS hospital in Middlesbrough:

Middlesbrough NHS hospital info

The link below takes you to a guide to claiming compensation for arm injuries:

A guide to arm injury claims

The link below takes you a guide to claiming compensation for leg injuries:

A guide to leg injury claims

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• Can A Whiplash Claim Be Refused?

Can I get compensation for a car accident in Beccles? This is something you may be wondering considering you have landed on this guide. Did you know that there are an average of ten million motor vehicle accidents in the UK each year? This is a startling figure. Thankfully, most crashes are minor. Nevertheless, if you have been involved in a car crash and suffered injuries as a result you might be able to make a personal injury claim. This is so long as the incident in question was not your fault and we are able to claim.

There are many different types of car accidents. Perhaps you were injured whilst driving in Beccles when another car crashed into you? Maybe you were the passenger in the vehicle that caused the incident? Perhaps you were involved in an accident with an uninsured driver? When it comes to making a claim, the type of incident does not matter as such, what matters is who is at fault. You need to be able to show that someone else is responsible if you want to have any chance of making a successful claim.

You are also going to need to have a good legal professional fighting your corner so you have the best chance of getting the full amount of compensation you are entitled to. With that being said, read on to discover everything you need to know about making a car accident compensation claim in Beccles.

Medical Examinations And Assessments Near To Beccles From Our Nationwide Panel Of Medical Experts

It may seem obvious that you need to see a medical professional if you have suffered an injury. However, a lot of people bypass this step when their injuries are minor, as they would rather cope with them themselves. Nevertheless, no matter how minor your injuries may be, you need to see a doctor if you want to have a chance of getting compensation. The medical notes they make will prove to be the most pivotal piece of evidence when making a claim. Here at Legal Expert, the awyers we can provide can organise a local medical examination and assessment for you via one of our nationwide panel of medical experts. They will do this free of charge, so please do not hesitate to give us a call for more information. The nearest one to Beccles is as per the below:

Asef Zafar
44 Felaw Street, Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 8SJ

How To Get The Best Legal Team For Your Road Traffic Accident Claim

If you have been involved in a car accident that was caused by another person, you will rightly be thinking about making a claim for compensation. When in this situation, one of the most crucial things you need to do is find top quality Beccles car accident claims solicitors that can handle everything for you. But, how do you narrow down your search? Let’s take a look at some of the things you should be looking out for:

• Someone with experience – You need a solicitor that has handled a large number of personal injury cases before. The last thing you want is to be their practise project.
• Someone who has worked on cases like yours before – Having experience is one thing, but you need to make sure that the experience is relevant. There is no point choosing a workplace accident solicitor if you have been hurt in an accident that occurred on the roads.
• Someone that is UK based and UK registered – Don’t simply assume that this is the case. Make sure you check first.
• Someone that has a good reputation – You should always take the time to read feedback that has been left by prior clients. This is a great way to get an honest insight into the level of service you are likely to experience. If someone has a large number of bad reviews, you know that you should look elsewhere.

Reviews Of Vehicle Accident Solicitors Covering Beccles

As mentioned in the above section, taking the time to read reviews that have been left by previous clients regarding the car accident claims solicitors you are considering is of paramount importance. This will help you to get an honest assessment regarding the service they provide. Not only is this critical but you need to make sure that you work with a company that can provide you with all of the legal assistance and advice you need. This is something that we do at Legal Expert, and we do so free of charge. When you get in touch with us, you will benefit from free legal advice with no obligation to continue with our service.

If My Solicitor Is Not Based In Beccles, Does It Matter?

A lot of people assume that they can only work with car accident claims solicitors from their local area. However, this could not be further from the truth. You can work with any solicitor based in the United Kingdom. This means that you do not have to choose a personal injury lawyer based on their location and the convenience factor. Instead, you can choose a solicitor based on their skill set and their reputation, meaning you will get the best possible service. Communication can easily take place via email and telephone – there is no need for you to go into the solicitor’s office.

RTA Compensation Claims Our Team Conducts In Beccles

Road traffic accidents happen every day in the UK, and they happen for a whole host of reasons. The following is a mere handful of examples regarding the causes of road traffic accidents:

• Using a mobile while driving
• Careless driving
• Reckless driving
• Following too closely
• Driving too fast
• Failing to look properly
• Ignoring road signs

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, you will be able to claim so long as you can prove that someone else is guilty of doing one of the things above, or something else that result in the accident.

Below, we take a look at some of the most common car accident claims so that you can get a better understanding.

Car Crash Injury Claims

This is a very broad category of car crash claims. It relates to any incident whereby you were driving a vehicle and you were involved in a crash that was not your fault. This could be an incident that has occurred due to the other driver’s carelessness. It could also be an accident that has unfolded due to lack of maintenance on the roads.

Passenger Crash Injury Claims

For more details about these claims, you can read our passenger car accident claims guide. You can claim no matter whether the driver of your vehicle was to blame or not. Passengers have a lack of control in such scenarios and so they are very rarely to blame.

Taxi Crash Injury Claims

We also have a guide on taxi accident claims. There are a number of different sorts of claims that can be made against a taxi company. Of course, you can claim for careless driving. However, you may also need to make a claim against the controlling company for various reasons, ranging from failing to make sure their drivers had the necessary insurance to failing to carry out the required background checks on all new drivers.

Coach & Bus Crash Injury Claims

There are many different incidents that can also happen while travelling via bus or coach. However, there is no denying that bus accident claims involving emergency braking incidents are the most common. When you are taking a bus or coach, you are entitled to the required level of health and safety as outlined in the law. If you do not receive this, you can make a claim.

Pedestrian Injury Claims

You can also read our guide on pedestrian accident claims guide. There is little denying that pedestrians are very vulnerable while they are out and about because they do not have any protection that shields them from the impact of a collision. Again, there are many different ways that such incidents can unfold, for example, they can occur due to sheer driver carelessness or because of poor road maintenance.

Rear Collisions Injury Claims

What about rear collision injuries? These occur when one car goes into the back of another. This can happen in many different ways. Generally, it comes down to one of two things. The first is that the driver in front has braked abruptly. The second is that the driver behind did not leave enough space in between the two vehicles. Of course, both incidents can happen at the same time.

Roundabout Injury Claims

We also have a useful guide on roundabout accident claims too, which you may find helpful. There are lots of different reasons why accidents happen at roundabouts. Some of the most common include: using the incorrect lane, pulling out too quickly, speeding, failing to pay attention, and using a phone while driving.

Injuries Claims Which Are Often Brought After Vehicle Accidents

There are so many different injuries that can be sustained as a consequence of a vehicle accident. Let’s take a look at some of the most common in further detail…

Injuries to the neck, commonly known as whiplash

Whiplash is an injury that often occurs when a person has been involved in a car crash. Nevertheless, there are several different ways you can sustain this injury. It occurs when the head jolts back and forth in a violent manner. This leads to pain and restricted movement in the neck and shoulder area. Other symptoms include nausea and blurred vision.

One thing that it is important to note about whiplash is that the symptoms do not immediately appear after the accident. They can often take several hours or even days to surface. This is why you need to see a doctor straight after the accident you have been involved in. Not only is this vital for the sake of your health, but you will not be able to make a claim if you do not see a medical professional. This is because there will be no proof of your injuries.

Various spinal or other back injuries – may affect the discs

Some people also suffer spinal and back injuries due to road traffic accidents. This can be linked to whiplash or it can be a different injury entirely. When it comes to back pain, some people experience symptoms for the rest of their life, whereas others make a recovery within a matter of weeks. Moreover, the pain can be felt anywhere from the hips to the neck.

Different types of more severe injuries suffered

There are so many other serious injuries that can occur because of road traffic accidents. In the most severe cases, the injured party is left with brain damage because of the accident. From internal trauma to severe head injuries, no matter what type of injury you have sustained, you will be able to claim.

Where Road Accidents And Injuries Happen In Beccles

Beccles road accident map

This Beccles Road Accident Statistics map shows 109 road accidents between 2013 and 2017.

Number Of People Seriously Injured Or Killed In Road Accidents In This Area

Number Of People Suffering Fatal Accidents On The Roads In Suffolk

As you can see, road traffic accidents are fairly common in Beccles. The tables above indicate how many serious injuries and accidents there have been on the roads here, as well as how many people have lost their lives due to a car accident in this area.

No Win, No Fee Car Crash Claims Services Covering Beccles

There are many reasons why you should go for the services of a No Win, No Fee lawyer. But, in short, this means you are offered a significant degree of monetary protection, as you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your personal injury claim is not a success. This leads to several other benefits. Firstly, you do not have to make a large upfront payment to begin the claims process. Aside from this, you will experience a much better service, and this is because you know the solicitor is accountable, as the pay they receive is influenced by their performance on the case. This also means that there is no time wasting. A No Win, No Fee solicitor is not going to take on a case that has little chance of succeeding.

How do no win no fee payments work?

With our service there are not charges if you do not win your claim. We are proud to say that when we say No Win, No Fee, we mean it!

Getting started

If you have read this guide and think that you have the basis for a successful personal injury claim all you need to do is get in touch with Legal Expert. We are one of the country’s leading law firms. All of our car crash solicitors work on a no win, no fee basis. You can give us a call on our helpline, which is available seven days per week, and one of our advisors will match you to the best accident solicitor from our team. It really is as simple as that. Your personal injury solicitor will handle everything for you, ensuring a stress-free and quick process.

Finding out additional information

You need to have the correct information if you are going to make the best decisions for you and your case. Here at Legal Expert, we have all of the information you could possibly require if you are looking to secure car accident compensation. You will find so many guides and useful information on our website. Please take a look at all of this before you get in touch, as you are bound to find some of the information you are searching for.

Contact the Legal Expert team today

If you are ready to proceed with your claim for road traffic accident compensation, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team here at Legal Expert today. You can reach us on 0800 073 8804. This is our personal injury claims line, which is open from 9.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m. seven days per week. You will also find other contact information, including our email address, via our website.

Helpful Links

Rules of the Road – The rules of the road also know as the Highway Code can be very useful in deciding who is at fault for an accident.

Suffolk Road Safety – Local safety on the road information.

Nearest Court – The court nearest the area can be found here

Do You need to contact the Police to Report The Accident?

Police – Here are the details for the local police.

Do you need to visit the hospital for treatment?

Hospital – You can find local hospital details here.

Guide to motor vehicle accidents – Here, we furnish you with more information specific to RTAs

Details on Whiplash – Would you be interested in learning more about Whiplash? Our guide can assist.

Other Compensation Guides

• Passenger Whiplash Claim  
• Bangor Car Accident Claims Solicitors 
• Bath Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Road Traffic Accident Claims
• Bedford Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Berkhamsted Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Bicester Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Blackheath Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Bognor Regis Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• Borehamwood Car Accident Claims Solicitors
• How Do I Make a Fatal Accident Claim Due to Careless Driving?

If you’ve had a car accident in Bournemouth, on this page you will find a guide to finding the best team of car accident claims solicitors to make a personal injury claim.

The personal injury claims time limit of three years is the window you have to claim in, if you are within this window, then you should find this guide to be of help. It contains information including:

• An explanation of the reason why we think there is a need for a claimant in a road traffic accident in Bournemouth to submit themselves for a full expert medical examination. The results of this examination to be submitted as evidence in your claims case.
• An explanation of why it is vital that you select the best legal firm possible to process a claim for an injury that was sustained in a road traffic accident in Bournemouth, to give yourself the best possible chance of winning compensation
• A number of sections that discuss the most common types of road traffic accidents that take place in the UK each year.
• A number of sections that discuss the most common types of injuries that are caused by road traffic accidents that take place in the UK each year.
• An introduction to the national claims service that Legal Expert operates and makes available to all residents of Bournemouth as the best way to process a personal injury claim following a road traffic accident. We also cover the Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) that we base the fee structure on.

We have attempted to give you all the information you need to know about making a personal injury claim due to a Bournemouth roads traffic accident in this guide. If you reach the end, and you have more questions, call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804, and we will answer them for you.

Have Your Impartial Medical Assessment By A Medical Expert Close To Bournemouth

An important aspect of making a personal injury claim for car accident compensation is being able to prove how bad your injuries were. Additionally, if the prognosis is that you will not make a full recovery, you will need to demonstrate how your permanent disability will affect the quality of your life. The best way to do this is to have an expert medical professional perform a full medical examination, and the results of this examination can be submitted as evidence of your injuries. Legal Expert can help with this; we can arrange for you to receive a free medical examination in the Bournemouth area. The closest doctor to Bournemouth who could carry out this examination would be:

Dr Andre Brittain-Dissont

Platinum Business Centre

Platinum House

23 Hinton Road

Bournemouth

BH1 2EF

How To Find The Best Car Accident Solicitor Helping Claimants In The Bournemouth Area

Finding the best legal firm to represent you in making car crash claims is vital to ensuring the best chance of success. Furthermore, the more effective your solicitor is in processing road traffic accident claims, the more road accident compensation you are likely to receive as a settlement.

Any solicitor you choose to process a claim for you should be able to prove that they have taken on and won a similar case in the last year. They should also be able to take on your case under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). If they can also arrange for you to receive a free local medical examination in Bournemouth, this would be an added bonus.

Reviews of Bournemouth Road Traffic Accident Solicitors

If you can find a reputable website that publishes good quality reviews of car crash solicitors, then this could be a good starting point for beginning to make an informed choice about the legal firm you want to represent you in a road accident compensation claim. Be sure to double check the facts though, as not all reviews are necessarily accurate.

Does It Matter If My Solicitor Is Based Outside Of Bournemouth?

When it comes to making successful car accident claims, engaging a local Bournemouth injury lawyer may not be the right choice. In fact, the location of your solicitor has no bearing at all on the factors that should be driving your decision on which legal firm to use. You can always keep in touch easily with your legal team no matter where they happen to be in the UK. It is much more important to settle on a solicitor that has the best chance of successfully processing your claim.

What Claims Can Our road Traffic Accident Team Handle?

As an established team of road traffic accident solicitors, Legal Expert can handle absolutely any type of Bournemouth road traffic accident claim. In the past, we have found that some types of accidents happen more frequently than others, and these we discuss below. However, you should note that we do not restrict ourselves to only these accident types, we can help Bournemouth residents claim for any type of road traffic accident.

Car Crash Compensation Claims

Legal Expert is an experienced personal injury lawyer that can help you to make a claim for an injury sustained in a Bournemouth road traffic accident. The two pivotal aspects of making a claim are 1) to be able to prove that a third party is liable for the accident and, 2) be able to prove that your injuries were serious enough to warrant compensation. Legal Expert can help you with both of these. We can also assist in non-fault claims in some cases.

Claims For Passengers Injured In a Car Crash

As a passenger in a private vehicle, or travelling on some form of public transport, you have the exact same rights as a driver when it comes to making a compensation claim for an injury sustained in a Bournemouth road traffic accident. A passenger has no need to prove liability in these claims, as they were not in control of any vehicle, they could even claim against their own driver. Legal Expert could the best personal injury solicitor to process a claim for a passenger injury in Bournemouth.

Taxi Accident Claims

Whenever you are riding in a taxi or minicab, your driver is, by law, expected to have a valid public liability insurance policy. This means that if a passenger is injured in a road traffic accident, then personal injury claims can be made against the insurance company. If your taxi driver does not have such a policy, they would be breaking the law and could be subject to criminal proceedings. You would then seek compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

Driver And Passenger Coach and Bus Accident Claims

If you are either a passenger or a driver of a bus in Bournemouth, and you are involved in a road traffic accident in Bournemouth that was not your fault, then you would be able to claim compensation. The same is true of other types of mass transit transport such as a coach service, or minibus operator.

Pedestrian Road Traffic Accident Claims

To answer the question, how much is the average settlement for a car accident? It depends on how severe your injuries were and any long-term effects they had upon your life. As a pedestrian involved in a road traffic accident in Bournemouth, it is likely the injuries you sustained were severe, and therefore your solicitor will seek the highest amount of damage possible.

Rear End Shunt Compensation Claims

You may believe that rear end shunts are a fairly trivial type of road traffic accident. In reality, it costs on average £2,000 to repair a vehicle that has been hit in a rear end shunt. Furthermore, rear end shunts are the most common cause of whiplash injuries. So, to answer the question, if I am hit in a rear end shunt in Bournemouth, how much money can you get from a car accident settlement? The answer would be that it depends on how serious your injuries are, and a bad case of whiplash could attract a significant damages settlement.

Roundabout Accidents

Bournemouth has several large, busy roundabouts, and these are natural hotspots for road traffic accidents to occur. Inexperienced or distracted drivers can cause a hazard on a roundabout very easily, leading to serious accidents involving multiple vehicles. If you were injured in a road traffic accident in Bournemouth on a roundabout, then Legal Expert can assist you in processing a car accident compensation claim.

Injuries Which Commonly Happen After A Car Accident

Just as we see certain types of road traffic accidents occur more frequently than others, there are also certain types of injuries that we most frequently help our clients process personal injury claims for. Below, we are going to take a look at a few of these injuries, and how we can help victims of them claim compensation.

Neck Injuries, Including Whiplash

According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), there are more than 1,500 compensation claims made for whiplash in the UK every day. This makes whiplash and associated injuries the single most commonly encountered injury in road traffic accidents each year. Even a mild case of whiplash can take several weeks to clear up, a more serious case could take months.

Back And Spinal Injuries

Whiplash injuries may be the most common caused by road traffic accidents, but back and spinal injuries are also frequently encountered, and these are much more serious injuries. Drivers of vehicles that are not equipped with an airbag are prone to these kinds of injuries. The top of the back and the smaller vertebrae of the neck are easily damaged and can take many months to heal. If you have been involved in a car accident in Bournemouth and injured your back or spine, Legal Expert can help you to claim for it.

Serious And Fatal Injuries

The road traffic accidents that cause serious or even fatal accidents are those which, of course, attract the most compensation. Serious injuries such as arm or leg amputation, brain damage or damage to one of the internal organs can seriously affect the life if the victim permanently. Any compensation claim will need to include a provision for loss of future income and the lowering of the victim’s life quality. Legal Expert always approaches these cases carefully, aiming to win the claimant the maximum level of compensation possible.

Statistics For Dangerous Road In Bournemouth

Below, you will find several easy to understand graphs that demonstrate some of the key statistics regarding road traffic accident in Bournemouth. The data covers statistics from 2013 to 2017.

The above table is based on a subset of the data that only includes fatal and serious accidents. We can see from this graph that the A338, Old Christchurch Road and the B3036 are the riskiest roads to drive on in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth car accident map

The image above only includes fatal and serious injuries in the Bournemouth area with a total of 39 accidents. If we were to include minor accidents as well, this figure would rise to 272.

Car Accident And Road Accidents Statistics For the Bournemouth Area

The data below was taken from the same source as the previous graphs and for the same time period.

We can see that the type of vehicle that was involved in road traffic accidents in Bournemouth between 2013 and 2017 were cars.

Statistics Showing The Number Of Fatal Injuries For Road Traffic Accidents In Bournemouth Area

The table below covers Bournemouth road traffic accidents between the start of 2013 and the end of 2017.

We can see from the graph above that there was just a single fatal road traffic accident in Bournemouth between 2013 and 2017, and it involved a car driver.

No Win, No Fee Car Accident Claim Lawyers Covering Bournemouth

Legal Expert operates a national claims service, which is available to residents of Bournemouth, which gains them access to an experienced team of No Win No Fee car accident solicitors.

Under this fee model, there is no charge to start a processing a claim, and we won’t charge you anything while we are pursuing your claim for you. If we fail in the claims process, then there is still no charge.

As A Claimant, What Fees Do I Pay And When?

When you use the Legal Expert No Win No Fee claims service, as said above, there is no charge at all while we are processing your compensation claim for an injury sustained in a Bournemouth road traffic accident. Only when you win compensation, and we have received it on your behalf, will we take our fee. This is a safe, effective and financially risk-free to process a claim.

What To Do Next

If you are ready to begin your compensation claim for a road traffic accident in Bournemouth and the injuries you sustained in it, then all you need to do is give Legal Expert a quick call. We will then talk you through the process of starting a claim. We will also ask you a series of questions, which the answers too will provide us with the information we need about the accident and your injuries. We will then offer you some free legal advice on what we believe your next action should be.

Getting Further Information

Rather than use online tools, such as a personal injury claims calculator to get an idea of how much you might claim in compensation for injuries sustained in road traffic accident in Bournemouth, you can call use at Legal Expert. Use the number below, and we will give you an estimate of how much we think you can claim and answer any questions you may have about the claims process.

Starting A Bournemouth Car Accident Claim

If you are ready to begin your personal injury claim for the injuries you sustained during a Bournemouth road traffic in Bournemouth, the call Legal Expert on 0800 073 8804 today. We will walk you through the process of beginning a claim and get started on pursuing compensation for you.

Helpful Links

Some Bournemouth specific road traffic safety information has been published here:

Bournemouth road safety information

IF you need to find the local County Court that covers Bournemouth you can do so at this link:

Bournemouth County Court info

To report a road traffic accident to the police in Bournemouth, use this contact info:

Bournemouth Police info

To find the closest NHS hospital to Bournemouth you can use this page:

Bournemouth NHS Hospital info

This link will send you to a page with a guide to making a compensation claim for a head injury:

A guide to head injury claims

This link will send you to a page with a guide to making a compensation claim for brain damage caused by a road traffic accident:

A guide to making brain damage claims

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• What Is The Minimum Payout For Whiplash?

Have you been injured in a road traffic accident in Berkhamsted? If so, you will rightly be assessing your options to see what the next steps are. If the accident in question was not your fault, then you should read on for some expert help with road accident compensation. Here at Legal Expert, we have years of experience in the industry, and we have handled an enormous number of road traffic accident claims in this period. We don’t want you to miss out on the payout you could be entitled to. So, read on to discover everything you need to know about working with the best Berkhamsted car accident claims solicitors.

Get Medically Assessed Close To Berkhamsted By One Of Our Panel Of Medical Experts

Can I get compensation for a car accident? This is a question we often get asked. A lot of people also call us to ask how much money can you get from a car accident settlement. Well, the truth is that you won’t be able to claim much at all if you do not see a medical professional.

For a lot of people, they will have no option but to see a doctor because their injuries are so serious. However, there is also a large proportion of people that only sustain minor injuries, such as mild whiplash. Some of these individuals decide to cope with their injuries themselves rather than getting professional medical treatment. But, if you do this, you are going to struggle to make a claim, and this is because there will be no proof of your injuries. If you are yet to have a medical assessment, this is something that we can help you to do at Legal Expert. Our panel of lawyers will arrange a medical assessment for you via a panel of medical experts, and they will do this free of charge. The nearest one to your area is:

Nicholas Dansie

15a Codicote Road, Welwyn

Hertfordshire

AL6 9NE

It is also worth noting that there is a personal injury claims time limit on road traffic accident claims. This is a three-year limit. This means you have three years from the date of the crash. There is no time to waste, as court proceedings must be issued within this time frame.

How To Select The Right Road Traffic Accident Solicitor For Your Claim In Berkhamsted

The begin with, let’s start with the most important piece of advice of them all, and this is to use the services of someone that is happy to offer a No Win, No Fee service. What does this mean? Basically, this is when Berkhamsted car accident claims solicitors agree that you will only need to pay their legal fees if they have provided a successful service, i.e. secured compensation for you. If the solicitor has not managed to secure a pay-out, you don’t have to pay legal fees. This leads to several benefits, such as:

• Financial risk is lowered considerably
• No upfront payment is required to begin the process
• A better service is assured as pay is performance related
• You can be sure that the solicitor will not waste your time

Aside from this, experience is important, but you don’t want to go for someone with any old experience – you need to make sure that they have worked on many car crash claims before. By doing this, you can be confident that they will have worked on cases similar to yours before and so they are prepared for all eventualities.

You are also advised to read testimonials that have been left by people that have already used the services of the solicitor in question. By doing this, you will get a real insight into the type of service you are likely to experience. If there are any red flags, you will be able to pick up on them with ease, and this will give you the nudge you need to look elsewhere.

Reading Reviews Of Berkhamsted Solicitors Can Be Helpful, But Talking To Our Team Could Be Better

In the former paragraph, we discussed the importance of reading reviews when looking for the best car crash solicitors. While this is important, nothing beats talking to a team of accident lawyers that are happy to provide you with free legal advice and an expert service. After all, the amount of compensation that is awarded can differ dramatically per injury, and so you want to make sure you are at the higher end of the spectrum.

If My Solicitors Are Not Based In Berkhamsted, Does It Matter?

A lot of people assume that they are only going to be able to use Berkhamsted car accident claims solicitors if they have been injured in this area. However, this could not be further from the truth. You can work with solicitors based anywhere in the United Kingdom. Nowadays, such level services are handled over the telephone and via email. There is no need to have meetings with your solicitor face-to-face, and so there is no need to be restricted to the solicitors in your area. Instead, you can pick a legal professional based on their experience and skill set, ensuring the best possible service.

Vehicle And Road Traffic Accident Compensation Our Team Could Secure For You

Our team of legal experts can help you when it comes to making a car accident compensation claim irrespective of the type of accident you have been involved in. Nevertheless, below you will find more information on the most common types of road traffic accident claims we handle.

Car Accident Compensation Claims

We can help you to secure car accident compensation for any sort of vehicle collision you have been involved in. No matter whether the other driver was being careless or you collided due to poor road maintenance, you will have the basis to claim if the incident was not your fault.

Passenger Injury Compensation Claims

As a passenger, it is highly unlikely that you are going to be blamed for any sort of accident that has happened. No matter whether the driver of the vehicle you were in caused the incident or not, you will be able to launch a claim. Check out our passenger car accident claims guide.

Taxi Injury Compensation Claims

Of course, you could end up suffering an injury while you are in a taxi. In some cases, the driver will be to blame. In other instances, it is the other driver who will be to blame. There are also going to be cases whereby you are making a claim against the controlling company. Some examples are as follows:

• Claiming because they did not carry out required car maintenance
• Claiming because they failed to conduct sufficient background checks on new drivers
• Claiming because they did not make sure their drivers had the necessary insurance

We also have a guide on taxi accident claims, so make sure you take a look at this.

Bus & Coach Injury Compensation Claims

Most people who make public transport accident claims do so because they have been involved in a bus accident. Injuries can often occur during an emergency stop, collision or another incident because passengers can get thrown around the bus in such a situation. Therefore, common injuries include the likes of whiplash, bruises, cuts, head injuries and fractures.

If you have been injured while you were using public transport, it is highly likely that you are going to be entitled to compensation. This is because all travel companies have a duty of care towards their passengers, and if they fail to uphold this and you have been hurt as a result, they will have to compensate you for your pain, suffering and any other costs you have entailed as a consequence, such as medical expenses and loss of income.

However, you will not always be claiming against the travel company. If, for example, another driver on the road caused the incident, then you will make a claim against them. Check out our guide on bus accident claims involving emergency braking incidents.

Pedestrians Injury Compensation Claims

When it comes to road traffic accidents, cyclists and motorcyclists may be vulnerable, but there is no denying that pedestrians are also incredibly vulnerable, if not more so. This is because they have no level of protection. Therefore, they feel the full force of the collision. For more information, check out our on pedestrian accident claims guide.

Rear Collision Injury Compensation Claims

Such accidents are very common on the roads. When drivers do not give the person in front enough space, it is easy for such a scenario to happen. All it takes is a slightly late brake for there to be a bit of a pile up.

Roundabout Injury Compensation Claims

Roundabouts can also cause a lot of accidents by their very nature. Some of the common reasons for these sorts of incidents are as follows:

• Using a phone while driving
• Speeding
• Using the incorrect lane
• Failing to pay attention
• Pulling out too quickly

We also have a useful guide on roundabout accident claims too, so you can refer to this for more information.

What Injuries Do We Frequently See Following Road Traffic Accidents

How much is the average settlement for a car accident? This all depends on the injury you have sustained. There are so many different injuries that can be sustained due to a road traffic accident. Here are some of the most common…

Neck Sprains & Whiplash

Whiplash is an injury that occurs when the head jolts backwards and forwards in a violent manner. It is an injury that can happen as a result of many different incidents, however it is a very common occurrence in road traffic accidents.

You will likely feel pain in your neck area, and your movement will become restricted. There are other possible symptoms as well, such as nausea and blurred vision. However, one thing to note is that these symptoms do not happen instantly. In a lot of cases, it will take a few hours and sometimes even a few days before you feel anything. This is why you need to see a doctor if you have been involved in a car crash even if you feel fine.

Neck & Lower Back Pain

It is not uncommon for people to experience lower back pain after they have been involved in a road traffic accident. Sometimes this is linked to whiplash, sometimes it is not! The severity of your injury and whether ot not the symptoms are going to be there for the long-term will be considered when determining the payout amount.

Serious Or Internal Injuries

Unfortunately, there are a lot of car accidents that can result in very serious injuries, including head injuries and brain damage. Some people also experience serious internal injuries. You can expect to receive a high payout in such a scenario.

Dangerous Roads In The Berkhamsted Area

Berkhamsted car accident statistics

This Berkhamsted Road Accident Statistics map shows 86 road accidents between 2013 and 2017.

Hertfordshire County Council Serious Road Accident Injuries

Deaths Caused By road Traffic Accidents In Hertfordshire

As you can see from the table above, there are a large number of accidents on the roads in the Hertfordshire area. This includes a large number of serious car accidents, with more than 155 in 2014, 2015 and 2016. No matter whether you are looking to launch car or motorcycle accident claims in Berkhamstead, Legal Expert is the company you need.

Berkhamsted No Win, No Fee Road Traffic Accident Solicitors

When you work with Legal Expert, you are guaranteed a No Win, No Fee personal injury solicitor. This is someone who works to a payment structure whereby you only need to pay legal fees if your case is a success. This reduces the risk that is associated with making a claim by a huge degree. If you were to go for a solicitor that charges by the hour, there is always the chance that you would find yourself in an unwanted position, i.e. having spent a lot of money and getting nothing in return.

The nature of this payment structure leads to a number of knock-on benefits. For example, you are much more likely to experience a high-quality service. This is because the personal injury lawye rin question is going to be impacted by the outcome of your case. Therefore, you can be confident that they will be putting in the hours and doing all they can to ensure that your case is a success. Can the same be said for a solicitor that already has your money?

It is also worth noting that a No Win, No Fee solicitor will not waste your time. Unlike traditional solicitors, they have nothing to gain by simply taking on any case irrespective of the strength of it. Therefore, if they do not believe your claim is likely to be a success, they will tell you.

When could I have to pay charges or fees?

Not all No Win, No Fee car accident solicitors live up to their name. There are a number of different solicitors that claim to provide a No Win, No Fee service but when it comes down to it, they still implement a fee if they do not secure road accident compensation for you. We are proud to be different. When we say we provide solicitors working on No Win, No Fee, we mean it. There are no charges with us.

Getting started with your compensation claim

No matter whether you are ready to get started with your personal injury claim or you are simply looking for more information, we can assist.

Learn more about claiming compensation

You need to have the right information in order to make the right decisions. This is exactly what you will get when working with Legal Expert. All you need to do is browse our website and you will find many different guides on car accident claims, giving you all of the information you need.

Start your claim today

Why not give us a call on our personal injury claims line today? The number you need is 0800 073 8804. This is open seven days per week, from 9.00 a.m. until 9.00 p.m. You can also request a free call back via our website or you can use the live chat function if you would prefer.

Helpful resources and links

Road Safety and Highway Code – Find GOV’s information here.

Hertfordshire Road Safety – Find more about what the local area’s road safety initiatives are

Court Nearby – If you’re required at court, the details are here.

Report The Accident?

Police details – You can find out how to contact them here.

Visit the hospital

Local Hospital information – If you need to go, here are the details.

Our Car Crash Guide – More information about claiming for a car crash can be found here.

Guide to neck injury (Whiplash) – Find out more on this injury.

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