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This guide explores the duty of care that the parties in control of public places have to visitors and when you could be eligible to start a public liability claim following an accident in a public place. 

We examine the evidence you can use to support a potential personal injury claim, as well as explain how personal injury compensation is calculated. We have also included some hypothetical scenarios to illustrate how a public accident could occur.

At the bottom of this guide, you will see an overview of the benefits of starting your potential claim with one of our expert solicitors under the specific type of No Win No Fee contract that they can offer. 

Our team of advisors can provide further guidance at any time. You can also get your eligibility to start a claim assessed free of charge. Get in touch today using any of the contact information given here:

• Call our team on  0800 073 8804.
• Complete our “Claim Online” form using this link.
• Click the live chat button on your screen for a quick response to your queries.

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1. Am I Eligible To Make A Public Liability Claim?
2. What Are The Most Common Public Liability Claims?
3. How Do I Claim Against A Public Place Occupier? 
4. How Much Could My Public Liability Claim Be Worth?
5. Can I Make A No Win No Fee Public Accident Claim?
6. Public Accident Claim Resources

Am I Eligible To Make A Public Liability Claim?

The party in control of a public place (the occupier) has a duty of care to all visitors to the premises. The occupier must take steps to ensure the reasonable safety of those visitors, as per the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. 

To start a public liability claim, you will need to show the following:

1. The occupier of a public place owed you a duty of care as a visitor to the premises.
2. The occupier failed to take steps to ensure your reasonable safety, thus breaching their duty of care.
3. This breach caused an accident in which you were injured. 

Is Public Liability Insurance Compulsory?

Per the Association of British Insurers, public liability insurance is taken out by a business to cover the costs of potential claims made by members of the public for incidents that occur in connection with that business’ activities. While not compulsory for all businesses or organisations, if members of the public or clients can visit the premises, public liability insurance is a recommended expenditure.

What Is The Time Limit When Making A Public Liability Claim

Public liability claims need to be started, in most cases, within 3 years from the accident date as set out by the Limitation Act 1980. Exceptions to this in certain circumstances can apply, and an extension could be granted.

To get further information regarding the personal injury claims time limit, and to find out if any exceptions apply to your particular claim, contact our advisors today via the details given above.

What Are The Most Common Public Liability Claims?

“Public Places” can refer to shops, business premises, recreational facilities such as cinemas or sports centres, a public park, or the road network. Below we have provided some illustrative examples of how an occupier could fail to uphold their duty of care and cause an accident to occur.

• A shop sign was in a state of disrepair. A member of staff had reported that the sign was in need of replacement, but the shop owner had not taken measures to address the hazard. The sign fell as you were leaving the shop, hitting you on the head and causing serious brain damage. 
• A cafe provided incorrect allergen information on their menu. You subsequently suffered a severe allergic reaction. 
• A drink had been spilt at the top of the steps in a cinema. Staff had not cleaned up the hazard nor posted a warning sign. You slip and fall down the stairs, sustaining a broken ankle.

There are many other ways an occupier could fail to keep visitors safe. Contact our advisors today for a free assessment of your particular circumstances.

How Do I Claim Against A Public Place Occupier?

Making a public liability claim will require you to submit evidence. Some possible evidence you could collect includes:

• Seeking medical attention after an accident is always recommended. Not only is it important to get your injuries treated by a medical professional but it will produce medical records that can show the extent of your injuries.
• Keeping a record of what treatment you undergo, making particular note of the physical and mental symptoms you experience.
• You can request CCTV footage of yourself. This can be useful in showing how the accident occurred.
• You can also take photographs of your injuries, where the accident took place and what caused it. 
• Anyone who saw the accident take place could provide a witness statement so make sure you have their contact information.

Support with gathering evidence for your claim could be provided by one of our specialist solicitors. Get in touch with our advisors for a zero-cost assessment of your eligibility to begin a claim. If our team decides you have valid grounds to proceed, one of our solicitors could assist with collecting evidence. Speak to an advisor today using the contact information given below. 

How Much Could My Public Liability Claim Be Worth?

A successful public liability claim will see you awarded personal injury compensation comprised of up to two heads of claim. These are called general and special damages. Compensation for the physical and psychological impacts is awarded under general damages, whereas special damages could be awarded if you have sustained financial losses.

Those responsible for calculating a potential value for general damages in your claim can refer to your medical documents alongside the figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This publication from the Judicial College contains guideline award brackets for a wide array of injuries. A selection of these brackets is shown in the table here. The top entry in this table was not taken from the JCG.

Compensation Table

Please take note that the JCG values in this table are guidelines, not fixed payouts.

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Type of Injury	Severity	Guideline Amount	Notes
Multiple Severe Injuries plus financial losses	Very Severe	Up to £1,000,000+	Multiple serious injuries with loss of earnings and other damages.
Paralysis	Tetraplegia (a)	£324,600 to £403,990	Upper and lower body paralysis. Awards within this bracket will depend on the level of pain, sensory impairment and the degree of independence
	Paraplegia (b)	£219,070 to £284,260	Paralysis of the lower body. Awards for paraplegia will depend on age and life expectancy, impact on sexual function, the extent of any pain and the degree of independence.
Brain Damage	Very Severe (a)	£282,010 to £403,990	The top end of this bracket will be appropriate for cases where there is little to no environmental response and no language function.
	Moderately Severe (b)	£219,070 to £282,010	Very serious disability requiring full time professional care. The level of award will depend on life expectancy, degree of independence, extent of physical limitations.
Epilepsy	Established Grand Mal (a)	£102,000 to £150,110	Awards for epilepsy depend on whether attacks are controlled by medication, the impact on work and social life and associated behavioural problems.
Neck Injuries	Severe (a)(ii)	£65,740 to £130,930	Serious fractures of the cervical spine resulting in severe disabilities.
Digestive System	Non-traumatic Injury (b)(i)	£38,430 to £52,500	Acute pain, fever, vomiting and diarrhea resulting from severe toxicosis and necessitating hospital admission for days or weeks. Significant impact on work and social life.
Ankle Injuries	Severe (b)	£31,310 to £50,060	Injuries necessitating a long recovery period with significant residual disabilities including severely limited walking ability.
	Moderate (c)	£13,740 to £26,590	Torn ligaments. fractures and other injuries that give rise to disabilities such as difficulty walking on uneven ground or standing for long periods.

Can You Claim Special Damages?

Financial losses associated with your injuries can be reimbursed under special damages, the second of the two heads of claim. Some possible costs that could be reimbursed as part of your claim include:

• Lost earnings.
• Transport costs.
• Domestic Care.
• Home Adaptations. 
• Out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Claiming special damages will require supporting evidence. Make sure you hold onto your payslips, receipts, travel tickets or other documents that show what monetary losses you have experienced.

To get a more detailed idea of what your potential claim could be worth, contact our team of advisors for a no-cost consultation regarding your particular circumstances using the details given below. 

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Public Accident Claim?

To begin your public liability claim, talk to one of our advisors for a free assessment of your eligibility. If our advisors decide you have valid grounds to proceed, one of our expert solicitors could offer to take up your claim under a Conditional Fee Agreement.

A Conditional Fee Agreement, also referred to as a CFA, is a No Win No Fee contract that offers considerable benefits. In most cases, you will not pay a fee for the solicitor to start work on your claim, nor will you pay for that work during the claims process itself. If your claim does not succeed, you will likewise not pay a fee for the solicitor’s services.

You will, however, pay a fee if the solicitor wins your claim. If your claim succeeds, you will receive personal injury compensation. The solicitor will take a percentage amount of this compensation. This is referred to as a success fee, and the maximum percentage that can be charged is capped by law. What this means is most of any compensation award is yours to keep. 

For more information on starting a public liability claim, or to get a free assessment of your particular circumstances, contact our team today via:

• Phone on 0800 073 8804. 
• Complete our “Claim Online” form here.
• Click the live chat button on your screen.

Public Accident Claim Resources

See some of the other public liability claim guides on our website:

• You can learn more about how to sue a company after an accident with this guide.
• Read about the benefits of working with one of our slip trip or fall solicitors for your personal injury claim.
• Find out how to start a personal injury claim if you slipped on water in a supermarket.

We have included these links to external pages you may find helpful:

• Administering first aid after an incident – NHS resource.
• You can read about claiming statutory sick pay on this Government webpage.
• Use this online tool from the Government to report a pothole in your area.

Thank you for reading our FAQ guide on starting a public liability claim. Our team of advisors can provide answers to any questions you may have, as well as assess your eligibility to claim free of charge. You can contact them at any time using the details given above. 

By Danielle Jordan. Last Updated 6th March 2025. This guide examines who could be eligible to begin a medical negligence claim for cancer misdiagnosed as adenomyosis. It also provides information on the duty of care medical professionals owe to their patients and how failing to uphold this duty can result in patients experiencing avoidable harm.

We will explain what adenomyosis is and how cancer could be misdiagnosed. Additionally, we provide information about how clinical medical negligence compensation is calculated under the two different heads of claim. These aim to address the different impacts, including physical, psychological, and financial, of the avoidable harm you suffered.

Towards the end of our guide, we have included a short overview of the benefits you can experience when beginning your medical negligence claim with one of our experienced solicitors under the specific type of No Win No Fee contract that they can offer. 

You can speak to a member of the advisory team at any time of the day or night. They can answer any questions you have about the medical negligence claims process. Additionally, they can check your eligibility to pursue compensation via a free assessment. To get in touch with our team, use the details given here:

• You can call our advisors on 0800 073 8804.
• Contact us online
• Use the live chat feature at the bottom of your screen.

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1. When Could You Claim For Cancer Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis?
2. Why May Cancer Be Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis?
3. What Impact Could Cancer Being Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis Have?
4. What Should You Do After A Misdiagnosis?
5. Proving Medical Negligence In Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
6. What Could I Claim For Cancer Being Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis?
7. Why Choose A No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitor?
8. Read More About Medical Negligence Claims

When Could You Claim For Cancer Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis?

Medical professionals, whether they work in public or private healthcare, owe a duty of care to their patients. This duty requires that they provide care at the correct standard. Breaches of this duty can result in patients suffering avoidable harm.

To begin a medical negligence claim after your cancer was misdiagnosed as adenomyosis, these eligibility criteria will need to be satisfied:

1. You were owed a duty of care by the medical professional providing your treatment.
2. The medical professional breached their duty by failing to provide care at the correct standard.
3. This failure caused you to experience avoidable harm.

“Avoidable harm” refers to harm that would not have occurred had the correct standard of care been given. 

Time Limits When Claiming For Cancer Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis

In most cases, you will have 3 years to begin your medical negligence claim, as per the Limitation Act 1980. This counted either from the date the incident occurred or from the date of knowledge. The latter is the date you realised that medical negligence had occurred.

In certain circumstances, exceptions to the general 3-year limit can apply, and an extension may be granted. For example, if the party is under the age of 18, or they lack the mental capacity to seek compensation themselves.

To get further guidance on the medical negligence claims time limit, contact one of our advisors. You can reach them at any time using the contact information given above. 

Why May Cancer Be Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis?

According to the NHS, adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb starts to grow into the muscle of the wall of the womb. Whilst there are several types of cancers that affect the female reproductive system, such as cervical and ovarian cancer, we have provided some scenarios below where womb cancer could be misdiagnosed as adenomyosis.

• While performing an ultrasound, a doctor misdiagnoses growths in your womb as adenomyosis and therefore does not refer you for further testing. The growths were cancerous and were able to spread to outside the womb, such as to the ovaries or fallopian tubes due to delayed treatment from being given the wrong diagnosis.
• Administrative errors in the hospital resulted in your biopsy results being mixed up with another patient’s. You were subsequently told the biopsy came back negative and that the mass in your womb wall was adenomyosis when you actually had cancer. This led to your requiring multiple surgical procedures to remove the cancer. 

There are a number of other ways in which a cancer misdiagnosis could take place. If your particular circumstances have not been given here, don’t worry, you could still be eligible to claim. Speak to our team today for a cost assessment of your eligibility to begin a medical negligence compensation claim. 

What Are The Symptoms of Uterine Cancer and Adenomyosis?

Cancer misdiagnosed as adenomyosis may occur due to the overlap of symptoms between the two conditions. However, each condition has its own list of symptoms.

The symptoms of uterine cancer may include:

• Painful or heavy menstruation 
• Significant cramping while menstruating 
• Continuous pain in the pelvis
• Pain during bowel movements or sexual intercourse

Some typical symptoms of womb cancer are:

• Post-menopausal spotting or bleeding
• Blood found in urine
• Pain experienced during sexual intercourse
• Unusually heavy periods

You cannot claim compensation for all cases of misdiagnosis. Typically, a claim must involve a medical professional misdiagnosing you despite telling them of symptoms that are typical of your condition. This is not an exhaustive list of symptoms, so do not be concerned if your symptoms were not included. 

If you have any queries about the symptoms of these conditions and whether you claim compensation for cancer misdiagnosed as adenomyosis, get in touch with our team of expert advisors.

What Impact Could Cancer Being Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis Have?

If cancer has been misdiagnosed as adenomyosis, there could be various physical and psychological impacts.

The cancer could spread due to the delayed diagnosis, for example, to the bladder. This could cause you to receive delayed treatment or more intensive treatment than you would have otherwise.

Additionally, you may suffer psychological harm as a result of the cancer misdiagnosis or the delay in treatment. You could also suffer side effects from treatment for a condition you did not have.

If you would like to discuss the harm you suffered because your cancer was misdiagnosed and find out whether you might have a valid medical negligence claim, please contact a member of our advisory team.

What Should You Do After A Misdiagnosis?

We understand that finding out your cancer was misdiagnosed as adenomyosis can put you in a very stressful situation. However, we recommend that you take the following steps if you can:

• Keep a diary logging your symptoms and how they have developed over time
• Collate your evidence to strengthen your case (we outline different types of evidence in the next section)
• Keep a record of the financial impact of your injury and its recovery 
• Look into starting a medical negligence claim 

Our advisors can guide you through these steps if you are unsure. They can also assess the eligibility of your claim and explain what factors could impact your compensation.

Proving Medical Negligence In Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

Proving your cancer was misdiagnosed as adenomyosis forms a key part of any medical negligence claim. We have compiled this list of possible evidence you could collect in support of your potential case. 

• If someone attended your appointments with you, they could provide a witness statement during the claims process, so be sure to take down their contact information.
• Medical documentation that shows you were not provided with the correct standard of care. This could be, for example, a copy of an ultrasound or the results of any tests that were performed. You could also provide records from your cancer treatment to show you underwent more invasive procedures than you otherwise would have done had you received the correct diagnosis sooner. 
• Proof you incurred financial losses as a result of the avoidable harm caused. For example, you could provide payslips to demonstrate any lost income from time taken off work.

Use Of The Bolam Test

In certain medical negligence cases, the Bolam test may be used. This is where selected medical professionals assess the care you received to ascertain whether or not this care met the correct standard. 

You won’t be organising this yourself, and the test isn’t used in every medical negligence claim, but if it is used, the findings can be useful evidence for your claim.

In order to begin a medical negligence case, you have to demonstrate that the care you received fell below the correct standard and you experienced avoidable harm because of this. While you may be dissatisfied with the level of care you received, if the correct standard was met, you cannot claim.

One of our medical negligence solicitors could help with the collection of evidence. They have years of experience. Contact our advisors today for a no-cost assessment of your particular circumstances. If your claim is valid, they could connect you with one of our solicitors, who could not only assist you with collecting a thorough body of evidence but ensure your claim is brought within the relevant time limit. Contact our team today using the details given below.

What Could I Claim For Cancer Being Misdiagnosed As Adenomyosis?

If your medical negligence claim for cancer being misdiagnosed as adenomyosis succeeds, you will receive a medical negligence compensation payout. This payout can be comprised of two different heads of claim:

• General damages, which award for the physical and psychological impacts of the avoidable harm caused by the breach of duty.
• Special damages, which award for the financial losses stemming from the avoidable harm you experienced due to the breach of duty.

Those tasked with calculating a potential value for general damages can refer to your medical evidence alongside the figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This publication lists the guideline compensation brackets for various illnesses and injuries.

The table below provides a few figures found in the JCG that could be relevant to misdiagnosed cancer. In addition to these figures, we also look at an amount to demonstrate how you could be awarded if your cancer spread to multiple organs and special damages. This figure is not from the JCG. 

Compensation Table

Please note that the JCG figures in this table are guideline brackets, not guaranteed payouts.

Injury	Severity	Guideline Compensation
Multiple Severe Illnesses and Special Damages, Such As Lost Wages	Very Serious	Up to £500,000+
Female Reproductive System	Infertility caused by injury or disease (a)	£140,210 to £207,260
	Permanent sexual dysfunction (b)	£52,490 to £124,620
	Infertility without aggravating features (c)	£68,440 to £87,070
	Infertility without sexual dysfunction or medical complication (d)	£21,920 to £44,840
	Infertility in an older person (e)	£8,060 to £22,800
Lungs	Serious	£122,850 to £165,860
	Lung Cancer	£85,460 to £118,790
Spleen	Loss of Spleen	£25,380 to £32,090

Special Damages

As said above, any financial losses that stem from medical negligence could be recovered under special damages. Examples of costs you could claim for include:

• Lost earnings.
• Home adaptation costs.
• Domestic care and support costs.
• Travel costs.
• Medical expenses.

Claiming special damages requires supporting evidence, so it is important to retain copies of any documents (your payslips, travel tickets, prescriptions) that show you incurred costs as a result of the harm caused.

It is important to reiterate that the compensation amounts in this section are only a guide. To get a more detailed estimate of the total value of compensation for your potential claim, contact our team today using any of the information given below.

Why Choose A No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitor?

Your first step to starting claim for cancer that was misdiagnosed as adenomyosis is to speak to one of our advisors. They can assess your particular circumstances and address any concerns you may have.

If our team decides you have a valid claim, one of our solicitors specialising in medical negligence cases offer to take up your case under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a type of No Win No Fee contract that presents claimants with notable benefits, including:

• No upfront fee for the solicitor to commence work on your claim.
• No fees for this work as your claim moves forward.
• No fee for their services if the claim fails.

Following a successful claim, you will receive medical negligence compensation. The solicitor will deduct a percentage amount of this compensation as their success fee. Due to a legal cap applying to this success fee, you will keep the majority of any compensation award.

You can speak to one of the advisors from our team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They’re available with free advice about the medical negligence claims process. Additionally, they can assess your eligibility to begin a compensation claim. To speak to a team member, use the details given here:

• You can call our advisors on 0800 073 8804.
• Complete our “Claim Online” form via this link.
• Use the live chat feature at the bottom of your screen.

Read More About Medical Negligence Claims

You can see some of our other medical negligence claim guides here:

• Read about how to claim for an ovarian cancer misdiagnosis and what evidence you can collect to support your claim.
• Find out who could be eligible to start a lung cancer misdiagnosis claim.
• Learn more about the eligibility criteria to begin a leukaemia misdiagnosis compensation claim.

We have also provided some relevant links to external sites:

• Read more about good medical practice with this resource from the General Medical Council.
• Information on the NHS Constitution for England on the Government website.
• Learn more about the Patient Advice and Liason Service (PALS) from the NHS.

We appreciate you taking the time to read our guide on starting a claim for cancer being misdiagnosed as adenomyosis. Our team of advisors can answer any questions you may have as well as offer a free consultation regarding your eligibility to claim. Use the contact information above to speak to a member of the team. 

In this guide, we will answer the question, “If an optometrist did not refer me to hospital for testing, could I claim compensation?”. You will find information on the duty of care owed by optometrists and how failure to uphold this can cause patients to experience harm.

We have included some examples of how optometrists could negligently miss symptoms of health conditions and subsequently fail to refer you for further testing at a hospital. You will also find information on the types of harm this could lead to, as well as information on how compensation for that harm is calculated.

Towards the end of this guide, you will see a brief overview of the benefits of working with one of our solicitors under the type of No Win No Fee contract they can offer.

Our team of advisors are available to provide further guidance on the claims process, as well as offer a cost-free, no-obligation consultation on your eligibility to claim. To speak to an advisor from our team, you can get in touch via:

• Phone on 0800 073 8804 
• Complete our “Claim Online” form
• Click the live chat button for a quick response to your queries.

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1. Could I Claim If An Optometrist Did Not Refer Me To Hospital For Testing?
2. When Could Optometrists Fail To Refer You For Testing?
3. What Evidence Should I Collect To Prove My Claim?
4. How Much Could Your Claim Against A Negligent Optometrist Be Worth?
5. How Could A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help If An Optometrist Did Not Refer Me To Hospital?
6. Further Information On Negligence Claims

Could I Claim If An Optometrist Did Not Refer Me To Hospital For Testing?

Following a delayed or missed diagnosis of an eye condition, you may be thinking, “the optometrist did not refer me to hospital, could I make a claim?”. You may be eligible to claim compensation if you can show that the optometrist acted negligently by not referring you for further testing.

There is an expectation imposed on optometrists that they provide you with the correct standard of care during your eye exam. According to the NHS, an optometrist can refer you to a GP or hospital for further investigations if necessary. A failure to refer you for testing by providing care that fell below this standard could constitute a breach of this duty and cause you to suffer harm if an abnormality in your eyes was missed.

In order to begin a claim for optometrist negligence after the optometrist failed to refer you to the hospital for further tests, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• The optometrist owed you a duty of care.
• They failed to uphold their duty.
• You suffered harm because of that failure.

Is There A Time Limit To Claim If An Optometrist Did Not Refer Me To Hospital?

In most cases, the time limit to begin a claim for optometrist negligence is 3 years, as per the Limitation Act 1980. This is counted either from the negligent action itself or from the date you would have been expected to connect the harm with the breach of duty. This is referred to as the date of knowledge. However, there are exceptions, such as if the person is under the age of 18 or they lack the mental capacity to start their own claim.

To get further advice on the time limit and eligibility criteria, speak to our team today using the contact details above.

When Could Optometrists Refer You For Testing?

Below we have detailed some scenarios where an optometrist could fail to refer you to hospital and cause you avoidable harm. This could include:

• An optometrist missed clear symptoms of eye cancer and therefore did not refer you for further tests. This led to the cancer advancing and necessitating a more aggressive treatment plan.
• During your diabetes eye screening, the optometrist failed to diagnose diabetic retinopathy correctly. This is an eye disease that can lead to damage of the blood vessels in your eye. By failing to refer you to a hospital for further testing, you experienced a delay in treatment and consequently suffered permanent damage to your vision. 

There are many other circumstances where an optometrist could act negligently, so if you do not see your particular circumstances here, you may still be eligible to claim. Speak to our advisors to discuss your potential case in more specific detail.

What Evidence Should I Collect To Prove My Claim?

Supporting evidence is used to demonstrate both the negligent action of an optometrist, and the impacts this action had on your health and well-being. To improve your claim’s chances of success, you should acquire as much thorough evidence as you can. We have given some examples here:

• Medical documentation, such as the photographs of your eye from the initial examination, will be key evidence in your optometrist negligence claim. 
• Another individual who attended your appointment with you could provide a witness statement, so be sure to take down their contact information.
• Write a diary during the course of your treatment, in particular detailing any symptoms and the psychological effects this had on you. 

You could get support from one of our solicitors. They have experience handling optometrist negligence claims and can assist you through the stages of gathering evidence, building your case, and seeking compensation.

How Much Could Your Claim Against A Negligent Optometrist Be Worth?

In this section, we will aim to answer the question, “What could my claim be worth after an optometrist did not refer me to hospital for further testing?”. You will receive a compensation payout if your claim for optometrist negligence is a success. This compensation can be comprised of two different heads of claim, these are called general and special damages.

General damages awards for both the physical and psychiatric impacts of the harm caused by a breach of duty. To calculate the potential value of general damages, solicitors can refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This publication contains guideline award brackets for various different types of harm, we have used a selection of the eye injury brackets in the table below. 

Compensation Table

Please note this table has been included to act as guidance only.

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Type of Harm	Severity	Guideline Compensation Bracket	Notes
Injuries affecting sight	Total Blindness (b)	In the region of £268,720	Complete loss of sight in both eyes.
	Loss of Sight in One Eye, Reduced Vision in Remaining Eye (c)(i)	£95,990 to £179,770	Cases where there is serious risk of further deterioration in the remaining eye. This goes beyond some risk of sympathetic ophthalmia.
	Loss of Sight in One Eye, Reduced Vision in Remaining Eye (c)(ii)	£63,950 to £105,990	Reduced vision in the other eye alongside other problems, such as double vision.
	Total Loss of One Eye (d)	£54,830 to £65,710	Awards within the bracket will depend on age, psychiatric consequences and cosmetic effects.
	Complete Loss of Sight in One Eye (e)	£49,270 to £54,830	This awards takes into account risk of sympathetic ophthalmia. This bracket also awards for cases involving scarring of the eye region.
	Incomplete Loss of Sight in One Eye (f)	£23,680 to £39,340	Serious but not total loss of vision in one eye, without significant risk of loss or reduction of vision in the remaining eye.
	Minor Permanent Vision Impairment in One or Both Eyes (g)	£9,110 to £20,980	Cases involving some double vision, or permanent sensitivity to bright lights.

Special Damages

Special damages awards for the financial losses stemming from the harm you have sustained due to a breach of duty. Below are some possible costs you could be reimbursed for under special damages:

• Travel costs.
• In-home care costs.
• Home adaptations.
• Loss of income.
• Medical expenses.

Remember to keep copies of any receipts, travel tickets and your payslips as proof you incurred financial losses due to your injuries. To get a more detailed estimate of the value of your potential claim, contact our advisors via the contact information given below.

How Could A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help If An Optometrist Did Not Refer Me To Hospital?

Talk to our team of dedicated advisors for a free consultation on your eligibility to begin a claim. If they decide you have a valid claim, one of our solicitors could offer to take your case on a No Win No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). 

Making your optometrist negligence claim under a CFA presents a number of benefits, including:

• No fees at the start of the claims process for the solicitor to begin working on your case.
• You will also not have to pay fees for this work during the claims process itself.
• Finally, if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not pay the solicitor for their services. 

Following the success of your optometrist negligence claim, you will be awarded a compensation payout. The solicitor will take a percentage amount of the compensation as their success fee. The maximum success fee percentage is subject to a legal cap, so therefore, the majority of the awarded compensation will go to you. 

For further guidance on the question, “An optometrist did not refer me to hospital, can I claim compensation?” speak to our advisors today. They can answer any questions you may have as well as assess your eligibility to claim free of charge. Talk to our team via the following contact details:

• Phone on 0800 073 8804 
• Complete our “Claim Online” form
• Click the live chat button for a quick response to your queries.

Further Information On Negligence Claims

See our other claims guides:

• Read our guide on how to start a medical negligence claim.
• Find out more about claiming for a loss of vision.
• Learn about the eligibility criteria to start a claim for GP negligence.

External resources:

• The General Optical Council have prepared this guidance on raising concerns about an optician.
• This resource from the NHS provides information on what to do following eye injuries.
• See the NHS Constitution For England, published by the Government.

Thank you for reading our guide. We hope we have provided a satisfactory answer to the question, “An optometrist did not refer me to hospital for testing, could I claim compensation?”. You can speak to our advisors for further information or to get a no-cost, zero-obligation assessment of your eligibility to claim. Contact our team via any of the details given above.

By Jade Smith. Last Updated 12th June 2024. A broken ankle can be very painful and debilitating. They can stop you from doing your everyday tasks, such as driving and working. You could also potentially suffer permanent damage. So, if you have sustained a broken ankle at work, this guide is for you.

First, we tell you what eligibility criteria you will need to meet in order to pursue a claim for broken ankle at work compensation. We also look at examples of how a broken ankle could be sustained at work due to your employer being negligent. We then tell you how you can prove that your employer is liable for your workplace injury.

Furthermore, we look at how compensation is calculated for accident at work claims and how our expert solicitors can help make the claims process as easy for you as possible.

For a chance to be appointed a No Win No Fee solicitor for your potential broken ankle at work claim, please get in touch with us. We can give you a free evaluation of your case at a time that suits you. Here are our contact options:

• Call 0800 073 8804.
• Enter your details on our Claim Online page.
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Browse Our Guide

1. Can I Claim For A Broken Ankle At Work?
2. What Could Cause A Broken Ankle At Work?
3. What Evidence Could Help You Bring A Successful Claim?
4. What Is The Average Compensation For A Broken Ankle At Work?
5. What Are The Advantages Of Claiming With No Win No Fee Solicitors?
6. Read More About Claiming For An Injury At Work

Can I Claim For A Broken Ankle At Work?

All employers have a responsibility, as legislated in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, to adhere to their duty of care, which they owe to all of their employees. Their duty of care requires taking reasonable steps to ensure safety at work. 

Reasonable steps that employers are expected to take include:

• Carrying out regular risk assessments and maintenance checks on the workplace’s facilities, equipment, and environment. 
• Giving employees the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adequate training they need in order to do their job properly and safely.
• Implementing health and safety procedures. 

An employer may be found liable for any workplace injuries if they did not carry out the above reasonable steps.

To be eligible to make a personal injury claim following a fractured ankle at work, you would need to meet these criteria:

1. That you were owed a duty of care from your employer. 
2. Your employer did not adhere to their duty of care. 
3. This breach of duty of care caused you to be injured at work. 

We can assess your circumstances for free to confirm your claim eligibility, so contact us today. We tell you what evidence you need to prove the eligibility criteria further down this guide.

How Much Time Do I Have To Claim?

As legislated in the Limitation Act 1980, there is a 3-year time limit to initiate an accident at work claim. When do these 3 years begin? From the date, you were injured at work.

There are only a few exceptions to this limitation period. To find out more about what these are, just ask us. 

What Could Cause A Broken Ankle At Work?

Here are some examples of how you could suffer a broken ankle at work because your employer breached their duty of care:

• They provide you with no manual handling training. You are a supermarket employee who is asked to lift a heavy box of stock. Since you have received no training, you do not know how to lift the box safely, leading to you dropping the box on your leg, and causing a fractured ankle. 
• Your employer is aware that there are exposed cables on the floor of your office but makes no effort to reduce the hazard or at least provide warning signs to warn employees. As a result, you trip and fall over the wires landing on your ankle.
• You are not given any steel-toe boots by your employer while working on a construction site. When there is falling debris, your ankle becomes broken from the impact that you otherwise would have been protected from. 

Give us a call and tell us how your broken ankle at work happened. We will be able to tell you whether your employer has at least some partial liability, therefore making you eligible to make an accident at work claim. The next section discusses how to prove your claim.

What Evidence Could Help You Bring A Successful Claim?

These types of evidence can help you bring a successful accident at work claim:

• CCTV footage of the accident. 
• Photographs of the immediate scene of the accident, the cause of the accident, or the injury.
• The report log of the accident.
• A diary with recordings of your well-being, treatment, and symptoms. 
• Any report copies from the medical care you have received because of your injury. For example, a copy of an X-ray scan that shows where your ankle is broken.
• If there were any witnesses to your accident (presumably any co-workers), collect their contact details.

Wondering how our No Win No Fee solicitors can help you? If you are appointed one, they will assist you in collecting the evidence you need. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today for support.

What Is The Average Compensation For A Broken Ankle At Work?

If you have a successful accident at work claim for a broken ankle, how much compensation you will receive will depend on the extent of your injury’s impacts. These impacts are categorised under general and special damages.

Successful claimants always receive a general damages payout for the physical and psychological impacts. Such impacts are:

• The length of your recovery. 
• Quality of life changes.
• Your physical pain’s severity.

When your general damages value is being decided, your independent medical report will be looked at along with the guidelines from the Judicial College (JCG). The JCG provides different guideline compensation brackets for a multitude of injuries. 

Injuries Table

There is no set average compensation for a broken ankle at work. However, the table below provides some guideline figure brackets depending on the severity of the fracture. 

Injury	Severity	Compensation bracket
Multiple injuries that are severe plus financial losses.	Serious	Up to £150,000+
Ankle	Very severe (a)	£61,090 to £85,070
	Severe (b)	£38,210 to £61,090
	Moderate (c)	£16,770 to £32,450
	Modest (d)	Up to £16,770
Achilles tendon	Most serious (a)	In the region of £46,900
	Serious (b)	£30,500 to £36,720
	Moderate (c)	£15,370 to £25,710
	Minor (d)	£8,870 to £15,370

Get Compensation For Lost Income And Related Expenses

Successful claimants sometimes receive a special damages payout, which reimburses the financial impacts following the injury. Such losses are:

• Any lost earnings. 
• Medication costs. 
• Travel costs. 

Evidence in the form of invoices, payslips, receipts, and bank statements must be given to prove what finances you have lost due to your injury. Otherwise, you may not be able to claim special damages. 

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the potential compensation you could receive for suffering a broken ankle at work. 

What Are The Advantages Of Claiming With No Win No Fee Solicitors?

Making a broken ankle at work claim may seem complex and stressful. However, if you decide to work with a personal injury solicitor on your case, they can take on all the work needed for the claims process. Solicitors have spent years in education and training and have built up experience through their years of handling cases, so can ensure that your case can reach its maximum potential. 

All of our solicitors work on a No Win No basis for all accident at work claims they take on. They do this with a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) in place. A CFA acts as a No Win No Fee agreement and means that: 

• When you instruct the solicitor to work on your case there are no upfront fees needed.
• While the solicitor is working on your case, you do not need to pay any fees.
• When a claim is not successful under a CFA, you do not need to pay for the work the solicitor has done on your case.

If your accident at work claim is successful you will be awarded personal injury compensation. The solicitor can take a percentage from this compensation as their success fee. What is important to note is that under The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013, the percentage that the solicitor can take is legally capped. This means you always get to keep the majority of the settlement.

Talk To Our Team

If you have suffered a broken ankle at work, starting a workplace injury claim can seem scary and daunting. This is why we offer our services to help you as much as we can. Our solicitors can use their years of experience to assist you throughout the whole claims process. So, to see whether you are able to receive this help, please get in touch with us.

Here are our contact options:

• Call 0800 073 8804.
• Enter your details on our Claim Online page. 
• Send a message in our live chat feature.

Read More About Claiming For An Injury At Work

Thank you for reading our accident at work claims guide on how to claim compensation if you have sustained a broken ankle at work. By browsing the resources below, you can find similar information that has been offered in this guide:

Some of our other guides:

• Learn whether you need a lawyer if you have been hurt whilst working.
• If you have had a slip, trip and fall accident at work, read this guide to learn how to make a claim.
• Find out what steps you need to take when you’re injured at work for more information on the accident at work claims process.

Related external resources:

• NHS – a guide on what to do if you have a broken ankle.
• NHS – find your nearest A&E if you are seeking medical attention.
• Gov.UK – an overview of contract types and employer responsibilities.

We hope this guide has helped you today. Please don’t forget that our contact methods are free to use and are live 24/7.

Have you had an accident that was not your fault? Do you believe that you would be eligible for compensation? Would you like to know how is compensation calculated? 

We explain the types of losses whether it be for the pain and suffering caused by the accident or the out of pocket loss (loss of earnings, travel, care and assistance, medical treatment or other costs) caused by the injuries you suffered and how these can make up your settlement for personal injury compensation. 

We also explain how having the help of an expert solicitor working on a No Win No Fee basis can be beneficial for your personal injury claim. 

At Legal Advice, our team of advisors are dedicated to assisting you and will answer any questions you may have in a no obligation chat:

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• How Is Compensation Calculated?
• How Much Personal Injury Compensation Could I Receive For My Injury? 
• Can I Claim Personal Injury Compensation If The Accident Was Partly My Fault?
• What Deductions Will Be Made To My Compensation? 
• Can I Make A No Win No Fee Personal Injury Claim? 
• Learn More About Personal Injury Cases

How Is Compensation Calculated? 

When calculating compensation, the damages could be split between “General Damages” and “Special Damages”. General damages are compensation for your pain, suffering, loss of amenity, or PSLA. Whereas Special Damages are all “out of pocket” losses that can include anything from loss of earnings, care and assistance, medical treatment or travel costs that you experienced due to your injuries. These are known as ‘heads of loss’.

If you want to know, how is compensation calculated, if you make a successful claim, you could be awarded up to both heads of loss, or just general damages. In order to claim special damages, you will need to present documentation of your losses. This can include items such as receipts, invoices and your wage slips.

To help calculate your general damages, those responsible for valuing your claim may use a tool known as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). These guidelines provide details and valuations for injuries that you might have suffered. The JCG provides us with guideline valuation brackets for each injury, whether it be a minor or serious injury, a fatality, a loss of a limb or a bruised knee. Depending on medical evidence and prognosis periods this will determine the amount of compensation that is awarded for your injury and/or injuries. 

If you have any questions about how compensation is calculated, or if you would like a free valuation of your personal injury claim, please contact one of our team members on the details above.

How Much Personal Injury Compensation Could I Receive For My Injury?

When calculating compensation, those doing so will use a number of different tools to reach a correct and fair amount. As previously mentioned, this can include a combination of your medical reports along with the JCG. 

Below, you can see some examples of compensation brackets taken from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The first entry in this list hasn’t been taken from the JCG and is purely illustrative. As every claim is different, these figures are only intended as guidance.

Compensation Guidelines

• Multiple severe injuries and special damages could result in payouts up to £1,000,000+.
• Very Severe Head Injuries resulting in little to no response to the surrounding environment could result in £344,150 to £493,000.
• Moderately Severe Head Injury resulting in the person being severely disabled and requiring constant care may be valued between £267,340 to £344,150.
• Moderate Head Injuries resulting in an effect on a person’s sight, speech, and senses with a  risk of epilepsy, and with an effect on the open job market could be compensated between £183,190 to £267,340.
• A severe knee injury with serious damage and disruption to the joint, with a chance of developing osteoarthritis or gross ligamentous damage which could range between £85,100 – £117,410.
• Moderate knee injuries, such as a dislocation, a torn cartilage or meniscus which results in minor instability could be valued between £18,110 to £31,960.
• Severe Fractures to Fingers potentially lead to minor amputation and/or result in a deformity, poor grip, and reduced functioning, reaching up to £44,840.
• Moderate Hand Injury where surgery has failed and a permanent disability remains could reach between £6,910 to £16,200.

To further discuss how is compensation calculated, contact a member of our advisory team.

Can I Claim Personal Injury Compensation If The Accident Was Partly My Fault?

The short answer to this question is Yes. There are different factors that will be taken into account when calculating the compensation for a personal injury claim. If you can prove:

• The Defendant (Third Party) owed you a duty of care. This is a legal obligation that is placed on individuals or organisations to take reasonable care to avoid causing foreseeable harm to others. 
• The Defendant ( Third Party) breached this duty. 
• As a result of this breach, you sustained injuries. 

Taking the above into account it must be noted that the court could reduce the amount of compensation to reflect your degree of fault. This is when we would rely upon the defence of contributory negligence (when you contributed to your injury) and split liability (when you contributed to the accident). 

If you are found partly at fault for either the accident that caused your injury, or the injury itself, your compensation will be reduced accordingly. For example, if you are found to be 20% responsible for the accident, you can only receive up to 80% of the compensation.

To discuss how is compensation calculated in contributory negligence cases, please speak to one of our advisors.

What Deductions Will Be Made To My Compensation?

Depending on how you make your claim will ultimately have an impact on the deductions made to your compensation. For example, if you made your compensation claim via a No WIn No Fee solicitor and it was successful, the following deductions may apply:

• Success fee, which is subject to a legislative cap.
• A deduction for After the Event (ATE) insurance if this was taken out on your behalf by your solicitor.

If you make your claim in a different way there will be other deductions that will apply. For more information please call our advisors who will provide you with free advice regarding deductions that can be taken from your compensation.

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Personal Injury Claim?

If you are eligible to make a personal injury claim, you may wish to have a solicitor’s support. One of our expert personal injury solicitors could help. Our solicitors have many years of experience and expertise with personal injury cases. Furthermore, they provide their services on a No Win No Fee basis. 

They can assist with obtaining evidence to support your claim for compensation, whether it be medical reports, employee records, public records or police reports. They can make contact with the third party’s insurers and negotiate your settlement. 

You can proceed with our specialist solicitors under a Conditional Fee Agreement. This is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement. For you, it means that:

• There are no upfront costs.
• You won’t be asked to cover ongoing fees as the claim progresses.
• There also aren’t fees to pay for your solicitor’s work on your personal injury claim should it fail.

The only amount you pay is deducted from the compensation awarded to you. This is known as a success fee and it will only be taken if your claim succeeds. A legislative cap limits this amount. 

Should you have any queries or would like to proceed with a personal injury claim,  then please contact a member of the team. In addition to discussing how is compensation calculated, they can advise on how much your claim could be worth. Furthermore, they can also assess your eligibility to seek compensation. 

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• Contact us online
• Use our live chat feature

Learn More About Personal Injury Cases

Please check out the links below that could help if you are considering making a personal injury claim:

• Guidance on accident at work claims if you sustained injuries in the workplace.
• Advice on making a public liability claim, including eligibility criteria and how compensation might be awarded.
• Information about road traffic accident claims with details on criteria and the Whiplash Reform Programme.

Further resources:

• An overview on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government.
• Advice and guidance on providing first aid from the NHS.
• Information about solicitors from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Thank you for reading our guide about how is compensation calculated. If you have any further questions, or if you would like to start a claim, please get in touch.

On this page you can find the results of our research and statistics on sexual offences within police forces in the UK.

Our Research Into Sexual Offences In The UK

Legal Expert has conducted a series of Freedom of Information requests on the number of sexual offences that have been recorded in UK police forces within the last 12 months (from October 2022 to October 2023).

Below, you can find the results for each police force.

How Legal Expert Can Help You

Legal Expert offers a specialist legal support and claims service for anyone who has been subjected to a sexual offence, such as abuse, assaults or rape.

We understand how difficult and traumatic these incidents can be, especially within a working environment or at the hands of those in society we are meant to trust. If you’d like to speak with us in confidence you can do so by calling 0800 073 8804

You can also message us via our live chat box, or you can submit a claim enquiry online

Sexual Offences In UK Police Forces

To browse the results by police force, please see below. For more information on our research and statistics on sexual offences, head here.

Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Police has investigated 8 allegations of sexual misconduct made by staff this year.

The majority of conduct cases raised by the force related to sexual harassment, which accounted for 50% of allegations between October 2022 to October 2023.

Sexual assault was also investigated by the force and made up 37.5% of allegations. 

Further data obtained from Wiltshire Police via a Freedom of Information request revealed that members of the public made 3 complaints about sexual misconduct.

Amongst the allegations included sexual assault and an abuse of position for a sexual purpose.

The force has dismissed 3 police officers for sexual misconduct in the same period.

Leicestershire Constabulary

Leicestershire Constabulary has investigated 32 allegations of sexual misconduct made by staff in the last year.

The data, which covers the period from October 2022 to October 2023, revealed that the majority of allegations related to sexual harassment (53%).

Other common allegations included relationships with colleagues where there was a power imbalance (28%), sexual assault and abuse of position for sexual purpose (both 9%)

Furthermore, the force received 6 complaints from the public in relation to sexual misconduct.

Amongst the allegations included sexual assault and sexual harassment.

As a result of sexual misconduct allegations made against Leicestershire Constabulary in the last year, a total of 3 police officers have been dismissed.

Gloucestershire Constabulary

Gloucestershire Constabulary have investigated 8 allegations of sexual misconduct made by staff this year.

Sexual harassment accounted for half the allegations between October 2022 to October 2023.

Another common allegation investigated by the force was sexual assault (37.5%).

In addition, a Freedom of Information request submitted to Gloucestershire Constabulary revealed that 5 complaints about sexual misconduct had been made by the public.

Sexual assault was the most common complaint received by the force.

Gloucestershire Constabulary stated that less than 5 police officers were dismissed or would have been dismissed if not already resigned from the force.

Surrey Police

Surrey Police has investigated 10 complaints relating to sexual misconduct made by staff this year.

A total of 8 allegations were made regarding sexual misconduct between October 2022 to October 2023.

In addition, a further 2 allegations were made in relation to sexual assault

Data obtained from Surrey Police via a Freedom of Information request revealed that 5 allegations of sexual assault were made from members of the public.

A member of the public also made an allegation of rape against the force.

No police officers were dismissed from the force for sexual misconduct during this period.

Derbyshire Constabulary

Derbyshire Constabulary received 35 complaints regarding sexual misconduct in the last year.

More than 63% of sexual misconduct complaints were made by staff, whilst the remaining 37% were made by the public.

The most common complaint made by staff between October 2022 to October 2023 related to sexual comments, accounting for 45% of complaints.

Around 23% of complaints made internally were caused by sexual harassment.

In contrast, the most common complaint made by members of the public were to do with sexual assault or abuse of position for sexual purpose (38% and 31%, respectively).

However, no officers were dismissed for sexual misconduct in the last year.

West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police have received 16 complaints from the public regarding sexual misconduct in the last year.

Over 56% of those complaints were raised due to allegations of sexual assault.

Other complaints involved incidents of sexual harassment and an abuse of position for sexual purposes.

The data further revealed that 14 conduct cases were raised following complaints of sexual misconduct from staff between October 2022 to October 2023.

Around 36% related to sexual assault or other sexual conduct, whilst 28% involved incidents of sexual harassment.

No police officers were dismissed from the force for sexual misconduct in the same period.

Devon and Cornwall Police

Devon and Cornwall Police received 34 complaints regarding sexual misconduct in the last year.

Around 82% were internal conduct cases that were raised following complaints made by staff and resulted in the force recording 44 individual allegations.

The most common allegation made by staff related to discreditable conduct, which accounted for 48% of allegations.

Other common allegations included sexual assault (34%) and abuse of position for sexual purpose (9%).

As a result of public complaint cases, the force recorded 8 individual allegations including for discreditable conduct, sexual assault and abuse of position for sexual purpose.

In addition, between October 2022 and October 2023, four officers were the subject of gross misconduct hearings related to sexual misconduct.

One was dismissed without notice, whilst three officers would have been dismissed if they were still serving.

Suffolk Constabulary

Suffolk Constabulary dealt with 7 sexual misconduct allegations from staff in the last year.

Amongst the allegations included sexual assault, sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual comments.

One allegation involved inappropriate communication, sexualised comments and behaviour.

The data, which covers October 2022 to October 2023, was obtained from Suffolk Constabulary via a Freedom of Information request.

However, no sexual misconduct complaints were made by the public.

In addition, no officers in Suffolk Constabulary have been dismissed as a result of sexual misconduct allegations.

Norfolk Constabulary

Norfolk Constabulary dealt with 16 sexual misconduct allegations from staff in the last year.

The most common allegation made by staff was sexual assault, which accounted for 38% of allegations recorded between October 2022 to October 2023.

Other common allegations included inappropriate communications (25%) and sexual harassment (19%).

A Freedom of Information request to Norfolk Constabulary further identified that 3 public complaints were made against the force regarding sexual misconduct.

Two incidents involved an inappropriate relationship whilst one case involved sexual assault.

Just one officer in Norfolk Constabulary was dismissed in relation to sexual conduct in the last year.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

There were 18 sexual misconduct allegations made against Hertfordshire Constabulary in the last year.

A Freedom of Information request uncovered that out of 18 sexual misconduct allegations made between October 2022 to October 2023, a total of 16 were made by staff.

Whilst the most common incident alleged related specifically to sexual misconduct, other common incidents included allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape.

A further two complaints made against the force by members of the public involved allegations of inappropriate sexualised behaviour and an abuse of position for sexual gain. 

Six police officers were dismissed from the force as a result of sexual misconduct complaints during the same period.

Cambridgeshire Police

A total of 21 sexual misconduct allegations were made against Cambridgeshire Police in the last year.

Out of the allegations, 18 were made by staff between October 2022 to October 2023.

The most common allegation reported by staff related specifically to sexual misconduct, which accounted for 10 complaints. 

Two incidents involved sexual assault allegations whilst another two complaints were about rape.

There were also isolated complaints about sexual harassment, abuse of position for sexual misconduct and inappropriate sexualised behaviour.

A further four complaints were made by members of the public, including two allegations of sexual assault.

One complaint regarded an abuse of position for sexual gain whilst another involved a sexual harassment allegation. 

Three police officers were dismissed from the force as a result of sexual misconduct allegations in the same period.

Bedfordshire Police

A total of 22 sexual misconduct allegations were made against Bedfordshire Police in the last year.

Four of those complaints were received from members of the public between October 2022 to October 2023.

Two allegations related to inappropriate sexualised behaviour, whilst another involved a sexual assault allegation.

A further incident was reported to the force regarding sexual harassment.

Out of the 18 complaints received from staff in the same period, around 44% related to sexual misconduct whilst 27% involved a sexual assault allegation. 

Complaints were also made by staff alleging rape and sexual harrassment, with both incident types each making up 11% of allegations. 

One incident involved an allegation of abuse of position for sexual gain.

Just two police officers were dismissed from Bedfordshire Police during this period. 

Humberside Police

A total of 16 sexual misconduct complaints were made against Humberside Police in the last year.

Three of the complaints were lodged by members of the public between October 2022 to October 2023.

Amongst the allegations made by members of the public included sexual assault, harassment and rape. 

Out of the remaining 13 sexual misconduct complaints made by staff, the majority of allegations related to sexual assault, rape or other sexual conduct.

One incident involved an allegation of sexual harassment. 

During this period, no police officers have been dismissed from the force for sexual misconduct.

Cheshire Constabulary

Cheshire Constabulary received 16 complaints regarding sexual misconduct this year.

Half of those complaints were made by staff between October 2022 to October 2023.

Around 63% of complaints alleged sexual harassment, whilst the remaining involved allegations of sexual assault.

Out of the 8 complaints received from the public during the same period, 50% involved sexual assault allegations.

There was also an isolated incident where sexual harassment had been alleged.

Three police officers would have been dismissed but ultimately resigned.

Nottinghamshire Police

Nottinghamshire Police staff members raised 40 complaints regarding sexual misconduct this year.

Amongst the allegations made by staff included sexual assault, sexual harassment, abuse of position for sexual purpose and other sexual conduct. 

A further 12 sexual misconduct complaints were made against the force by members of the public between October 2022 to October 2023.

Allegations included abuse of position for sexual purpose and also for the purpose of pursuing an inappropriate emotional relationship.

Members of the public also alleged incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment.

West Yorkshire Police

A total of 49 sexual misconduct complaints were lodged against West Yorkshire Police this year.

A Freedom of Information request made to the force revealed that more sexual misconduct allegations were raised by staff than the public between October 2022 to October 2023.

Out of complaints made by staff members, a quarter related to inappropriate sexual behaviour and comments.

Around 18% of staff complaints were linked to inappropriate sexual comments whilst sexual assault formed 13% of allegations.

The majority of sexual misconduct complaints made by members of the public related to sexual assault, which accounted for 40% of allegations. 

Hampshire Constabulary

Hampshire Constabulary has received 26 sexual misconduct complaints in the last year.

One of those complaints was made by a member of the public and involved allegations of sexual assault.

The remaining 25 complaints were raised by staff at Hampshire Constabulary.

Around 56% of the complaints lodged by staff between October 2022 to October 2023 related directly to sexual misconduct allegations.

In contrast, 44% of complaints were made as a result of sexual offence allegations. 

Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police have received 56 sexual misconduct complaints in the last year.

Figures obtained from the force via a Freedom of Information request revealed that 43 of those complaints were made by staff.

Sexual assault was the leading allegation made by staff, making up 40% of all staff complaints regarding sexual misconduct.

Sexual harassment was the second most common allegation, accounting for 30% of complaints.

Similarly, out of 13 sexual misconduct complaints made by the public between October 2022 to October 2023, sexual assault was the most common allegation.

There were also two incidents where police officers allegedly abused their position of power.

In the same period, 6 police officers were dismissed at hearings.

However, it should be noted that the dismissals may be as a result of investigations that started prior to October 2022.

Wales

Sexual assault is the leading cause of sexual misconduct complaints made against police forces in Wales.

Out of 34 sexual misconduct complaints received from forces, around 56% were raised as a result of sexual assault allegations.

The figure of 34 complaints was obtained following a Freedom of Information request submitted to police forces in Wales.

Although Dyfed-Powys Police, North Wales Police and South Wales Police were able to provide data covering October 2022 to October 2023, Gwent Police denied the request.

Figures indicated that South Wales Police dealt with more sexual misconduct complaints than any other police force in Wales during this period.

The force received 24 complaints, 3 of which were made by members of the public and related to sexual assault.

Staff complaints resulted in 21 conduct matters being raised by South Wales Police.

A total of 10 conduct matters were raised due to allegations of sexual assault, while a further 9 were in relation to sexual harassment.

There were 7 police officers dismissed from South Wales for sexual misconduct in the same period.

North Wales Police dealt with 8 sexual misconduct complaints, half of which were raised by members of the public and related to sexual assault.

One police officer was dismissed arising from a conviction for sexual assault.

Dyfed-Powys Police received no sexual misconduct complaints from the public, but did receive two complaints from staff due to sexual assault allegations.

Just one police officer was dismissed for sexual misconduct.

This guide is going to examine how you prove hospital negligence in a medical negligence claim. Firstly though, we will begin by looking at the eligibility criteria for such cases and the duty of care that is owed to you by medical professionals and healthcare providers. This will be followed by a section looking at the evidence you could gather to help you prove hospital negligence.

Valid medical negligence claims will mean showing how a practitioner breached the duty of care they owed to you and how this resulted in harm that was otherwise avoidable. To illustrate this, we have provided examples of what could constitute hospital negligence.

You can speak with our advisors at any time of the day or night. It’s free to do so. Get in touch if you have any questions as you read or just wish to know more about the process of making a claim. You can also find out about the benefits of having one of our No Win No Fee solicitors assist you during the process.

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3. Types Of Hospital Negligence Claims
4. Examples Of Hospital Negligence Compensation Payouts
5. No Win No Fee Hospital Negligence Compensation Claims
6. Learn More About Hospital Negligence Claims

Hospital Negligence Compensation Claims

Hospital negligence is a form of medical negligence. Every medical professional owes their patients a duty of care, meaning they must provide you with a certain standard of care. Understanding this is a big part of knowing whether your claim is valid.

Below, we’ve listed the criteria that must be met before you can make a medical negligence claim for compensation:

• Duty of care – You must be able to prove that you were owed this when you were harmed.
• Breach of duty – This is when a medical professional doesn’t uphold their duty of care.
• Harm caused – A breach of a duty of care needs to cause you harm on a physical or psychological level.

If you are still unsure as to whether you could make a hospital negligence claim, why not call our advisors for a free consultation? They will asses your case for free and, if found to be eligible, could appoint a No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor to your case.

What Is The Hospital Negligence Compensation Claim Time Limit?

As well as knowing how to prove hospital negligence, it’s important to be aware of how long you have to start your claim. Generally, the limitation period is 3 years, as stated in the Limitation Act 1980. This is how long you have to begin legal proceedings. However, the Act does make certain exceptions to this time limit.

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How To Prove Your Hospital Negligence Claim?

To make a hospital negligence claim, it is vital to gather evidence to support your case. Various forms of evidence can be useful. We’ve included some examples in the list below. However, the list is not exhaustive.

• Medical evidence – Obtaining your medical records can be a vital part of the process. There should be important information regarding your treatment, including notes about diagnosis and results from tests such as X-rays and other scans.
• A written account – Keep a diary and make sure to include details of the harm you’ve suffered. Keep note of important dates and other pertinent information.
• Witness contact details – If you had a loved one with you during an appointment or consultation, they may be approached for a written statement.

To find out more about how to make a claim against a hospital, feel free to get in touch with our advisors today.

Types Of Hospital Negligence Claims

There are various ways a medical professional could breach their duty of care in the context of a hospital. We’ve included some illustrative examples in the list below.

• Surgical negligence – A surgeon may operate on the wrong part of your body. Alternatively, it’s possible that they perform a procedure on you that you did not require.
• Misdiagnosis – One diagnosis error could involve a doctor missing clear symptoms of a condition and making an incorrect diagnosis as a result.
• Cosmetic surgery negligence – You were given too much aneasthetic which left you in a coma.
• Nursing negligence – A nurse may give you the wrong dosage of your medication, despite the correct dosage being present in your notes. Alternatively, they may have failed to take steps to prevent a foreseeable incident where you fell out of bed.

To find out if you are eligible to make a hospital negligence claim, call our advisors now for free advice.

Examples Of Hospital Negligence Compensation Payouts

If your hospital negligence claim is successful, your settlement will include general damages for the pain and suffering caused by the medical negligence and also include special damages for any financial losses incurred.

Those responsible for calculating an appropriate figure for general damages often turn to resources such as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). This is a publication with guideline compensation brackets that are based on successful court cases.

The table below contains examples taken from the latest edition of the JCG. They should be used only as a rough guide, as your own circumstances mean the value of your general damages will differ from the figures shown below.

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Harm Caused To	Severity	Notes	Amount
Injury Resulting from Brain Damage	(a) Very Severe	There may be some ability to follow basic commands little or no language function, double incontinence.	£282,010 to £403,990
Hand	(a)Total or Effective Loss of Both Hands	Due to injury both hands suffer extensive damage and are rendered little more than useless.	£140,660 to £201,490
Female productive system	Infertility	When infertility is caused due to the failure to diagnose a patient’s ectopic pregnancy.	£114,900 to £170,280
Amputation of Arms	(b) Loss of One Arm (i)	One arm has been amputated at the shoulder.	Not less than £137,160
Amputation of Arms	(b) Loss of One Arm (ii)	Amputation of one arm below the elbow.	£109,650 to £130,930
Leg	(a) Amputation (iii)	The leg has been amputated above the knee.	£104,830 to £137,470
Digestive system	(b) Illness/Damage Resulting from Non-traumatic Injury (i)	Toxicosis that causes acute and severe diarrhoea, fever, vomiting, and pain.	£38,430 to £52,500
Kidney	(c) Loss of One Kidney	Whilst one kidney will be left undamaged, the other will be completely lost.	£30,770 to £44,880
Spleen	(a) Loss of Spleen	The organ is lost, having a lasting effect on the immune system.	£20,800 to £26,290

Financial Losses Compensation

If you’ve been harmed due to a negligent hospital, then the compensation you receive could also include a second head of claim. It’s called special damages. This figure is calculated to account for the financial impact of the harm you’ve experienced. You’ll need to maintain records of your expenses by keeping receipts, payslips, and other forms of evidence.

Special damages can include, but are not limited to:

• Loss of earnings.
• Medical expenses.
• Travel costs.
• Care at home.
• Adaptations to your property.

If you’d like a full valuation of your claim, get in touch with our advisors.

No Win No Fee Hospital Negligence Compensation Claims

All of our solicitors work with their clients with a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) in place. A CFA is a form of No Win No Fee arrangement. It means that you have full access to a solicitor’s legal services but are not required to pay them anything upfront. If your claim is then successful, your solicitor is paid via a legally capped percentage taken from your compensation. This is known as a success fee, and so it isn’t taken if your claim fails.

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Speak with us today if you have any questions about medical negligence in a hospital and whether you could make a claim. As well as offering you tailored advice, we could also connect you with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors to begin the process of claiming.

Reach out in any of the following ways:

• Call us on 0800 073 8804
• Use the pop-up chat window in the corner
• Talk to us about your claim online

Learn More About Hospital Negligence Claims

Feel free to follow the links below. They’ll take you to additional resources that you may also find informative.

More from us: 

• Medical negligence FAQs – Find out the answers to some of the questions we’re more commonly asked.
• Compensation claims for a delay in treatment – Find out if you could be eligible.
• Leukemia misdiagnosis claims – Our guide on this subject.

Information from other sources:

• Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes – Government Information.
• NHS list of never events – These largely preventable incidents can lead to a claim.
• Litigation friends – Discover when it’s possible to appoint someone to claim on behalf of an individual who is incapable or not permitted to do so themselves.

Thank you for reading. We hope you now have a better idea of how to prove hospital negligence claims.

Last Updated 11th November 2024. In this guide, we discuss when you may be able to make an accident at work claim if you have been hit by heavy boxes at work. Your employer owes you a duty of care with regard to your health, safety and well-being. If they breach this duty, leading to a workplace accident in which you suffer harm, you might be able to seek compensation provided you meet the eligibility criteria. We discuss this criteria, as well as the duty of care your employer owes you, in more detail throughout our guide.

Additionally, we provide examples of how an accident involving heavy boxes could occur in the workplace and the subsequent injuries that could be sustained. 

Injuries suffered in an accident at work can vary in severity and type. They can impact your life in different ways, including physically, psychologically, and/or financially. If you are eligible to make a claim and succeed, you could receive a personal injury compensation payout which aims to address the different ways you have been affected by your injuries. Later in our guide, we discuss how settlements are calculated and what they could include.

Furthermore, we explain the evidence you could gather to support your case and how our No Win No Fee solicitors can help you.

If you have any other questions, please contact an advisor for free advice. They are available 24/7 and can offer further guidance on accident at work claims. You can get in touch using the contact details provided below:

• Call 0800 073 8804. 
• Fill out our ‘Claim Online‘ form. 
• Use our live chat box to message an advisor. 

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5. Begin A No Win No Fee Claim For An Accident At Work
6. Learn More About Claims For Workplace Accidents

How To Claim If Hit By Heavy Boxes At Work

If you’ve been hit by heavy boxes at work, you might be wondering if you can make a compensation claim. The first step in establishing whether or not you could claim compensation is finding out whether negligence occurred.

But what is negligence? For the purposes of making a hit by heavy boxes at work claim, negligence means that:

• You were owed a duty of care
• This duty of care was breached
• You suffered harm as a result

You’re owed a duty of care by your employer when you are working under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWSA). This means that they need to take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that you are safe while carrying out your duties.

For example, this might include undertaking risk assessments to make sure that a shelf isn’t holding more than the recommended maximum weight. If your employer knows that a shelf is holding more weight than is safe, and this shelf then collapses and injures you, you could potentially make an accident at work claim.

Contact our team today to learn more about when you could potentially make an accident at work compensation claim.

How Could You Be Injured If Hit By Heavy Boxes At Work?

Below, we have provided examples of how you could be hit by heavy boxes at work and the injuries you could suffer as a result:

• No risk assessments: You work in a retail shop and are asked to lift heavy boxes of stock up to the stockroom. However, your employer has failed to fix the loose carpet that is on the stairs despite being aware of the trip hazard. Consequently, you trip over the carpet, the boxes fall onto you, and you fall down the stairs causing you to sustain a spinal cord injury.
• Poor maintenance: An employee in a warehouse has been asked to use a faulty forklift truck to move some heavy boxes. The forks on the truck turn out to be defective. Therefore, as your colleague is lifting the objects, the objects fall suddenly. They land on you, leading to you suffering from a broken leg and crush injuries to the chest.
• Inadequate training: You are given no manual handling training as a supermarket employee. As a result, you use the wrong lifting techniques when moving stock and sustain a moderate back injury.

To discuss your specific circumstances, please contact an advisor. They can assess your particular case and help you understand whether you’re eligible to seek accident at work compensation.

Evidence For Proving Employer Liability

In order to prove an accident at work claim, you must gather evidence to show your employer failed to uphold their duty of care, and you sustained an injury as a result. As such, you could benefit from collecting the following:

• CCTV footage that shows the accident happening.
• A copy of your accident report from the workplace accident book.
• A personal diary where you have noted the physical and psychological impact of your injuries.
• Copies of your medical records. For example, a copy of an X-ray that shows a broken bone, or doctor notes detailing the treatment you have received. 
• Contact information from possible witnesses to your accident. 

Since evidence is important in helping to strengthen a personal injury claim, you might find it beneficial to instruct a solicitor to assist you. Our experienced solicitors can help you build your case and ensure it is submitted within the relevant time limit. If you get in touch with an advisor, they may connect you with one of our solicitors if they find you have a valid claim. 

What Could You Claim If Hit By Heavy Boxes At Work?

If you make a successful personal injury claim after being hit by heavy boxes at work, you could receive a payout consisting of up of two heads of loss. The primary head of loss – general damages – compensates for the physical and psychological pain and suffering you have experienced due to your injuries.

General damages can be calculated using findings from an independent medical assessment which can be arranged for you as part of the claims process. It will give an in-depth insight into the way your injuries will affect you in the future.  This report can be used alongside the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG sets out a list of guideline compensation brackets for varying types of injuries. 

Injuries Table

A selection of figures from the JCG have been included in the table below. Please only use these as a guide, however, as each payout will vary depending on the unique circumstances of each claim.

Injury	Severity	Award Brackets - Guideline
Multiple Severe Injuries + Special Damages, Including The Cost Of Home Adjustments And Lost Earnings	Severe	Up to £500,000+
Brain	Moderately Severe	£267,340 to £344,150
	Moderate	£183,190 to £267,340
Back	Severe (i)	£111,150 to £196,450
	Severe (iii)	£47,320 to £85,100
Leg	Severe (ii)	£66,920 to £109,290
	Less Serious (i)	£21,920 to £33,880
Neck	Severe (ii)	£80,240 to £159,770
	Moderate (ii)	£16,770 to £30,500
Foot	Serious	£30,500 to £47,840

Examples Of Other Forms Of Compensation

The secondary head of loss – special damages – compensates for the expenses you have incurred due to your injuries. For example:

• Loss of earnings. For example, if you have had to take time off work due to your injuries, and you lose income, you could seek reimbursement of this loss under special damages.
• Medical costs, such as fees for prescriptions.
• Travel costs, such as taxis to and from medical appointments. 

You must provide evidence of any financial losses, such as payslips, invoices, bank statements, and receipts. 

For further guidance on accident at work compensation payouts, including how they are calculated and what they could include to address the effects of your injuries, please call an advisor on the number above.

Begin A No Win No Fee Claim For An Accident At Work

If you have been hit by heavy boxes at work, and are eligible to begin a personal injury claim, you might wish to seek legal representation. If so, you could benefit from working with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors who could offer their helpful services under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This typically means you do not have to pay any fees for the solicitor’s work before or during your case. Additionally, you do not have to pay any fees for their work if your claim is unsuccessful. 

If your claim is successful, your solicitor can take a success fee from your compensation. The maximum percentage they can take is capped by law to ensure you get the majority of the compensation you’re awarded. 

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If you would like further guidance on seeking compensation after being hit by heavy boxes at work with a solicitor offering No Win No Fee terms, please contact an advisor. After assessing your initial case, and finding you have valid grounds to proceed, they can connect you with one of our expert accident at work solicitors to represent you and begin working on your case. 

For more information, you can: 

• Call on 0800 073 8804. 
• Enter your details in our ‘Claim Online‘ form. 
• Use our live chat box to message an advisor. 

Learn More About Claims For Workplace Accidents

You can find some external resources below:

• Helpful information on claiming Statutory Sick Pay from GOV.UK.
• Guidance on broken bones from the NHS.
• Information on managing risks at work from the Health and Safety Executive.

We hope this guide on how to claim personal injury compensation if you have been hit by heavy boxes at work has helped. If you have any other questions, please contact an advisor using the number above.

Last Updated 7th February 2025. In this guide, we will discuss the steps you could take to make a claim for compensation if a landlord data breach harmed you. A personal data breach is a security incident that compromises the integrity, availability, or confidentiality of your personal data and can have a significant negative effect on both your finances and your mental health. Our guide will explore when you may be eligible to make a claim and how certain legislation protects the personal data of UK residents.

We’ll also explore time limits in data breach claims and detail how long you will have to start proceedings. Following this, we discuss evidence. Evidence is a crucial part of any compensation claim, and our guide illustrates how you could use this to strengthen your claim.

Our guide also touches on compensation in data breach claims, including what your award could be made up of and how these amounts are calculated. Finally, we’ll discuss No Win No Fee solicitors and how a legal professional could assist you in your claim. Read for more data breach claiming information, or contact our advisors today to get started:

• Phone 0800 073 8804
• Start a conversation with an advisor below
• Web Form – Claim Online

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1. Landlord Data Breach Compensation – Am I Eligible To Claim?
2. How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Data Breach By My Landlord?
3. Evidence Which Could Help You Claim Data Breach Compensation
4. How Much Could Your Landlord Data Breach Claim Be Worth?
5. Getting Started With Your No Win No Fee Landlord Data Breach Claim
6. Further Claim Resources Related To Data Breaches

Landlord Data Breach Compensation – Am I Eligible To Claim?

In this section, we will break down key terms and explain what factors make you eligible to start a case. To claim landlord data breach compensation, you must first be able to prove that:

• Your landlord failed to follow data protection laws
• This allowed for the breach of your personal data
• Said breach led you to suffer harm, either emotionally or financially

Your personal data refers to information that could be used to identify you. This includes your:

• Name
• Personal phone number
• Postal address

UK laws that protect your personal data include the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). They apply to those who control and process your data. Therefore, your data must be handled in an appropriate way.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the public body responsible for ensuring that data protection laws are followed. They uphold the data protection principles, which mean that your data must be:

• Kept updated and accurate
• Not stored for an unnecessary amount of time
• Used in a way that is lawful, fair and transparent
• Used with accountability
• Handled in a confidential manner
• Used minimally and with purpose

Failure to adhere to data protection laws could lead to your personal data being breached. The ICO classify a personal data breach as a security incident that affects the confidentiality, integrity and availability of personal data.

We understand that starting a landlord data breach claim may feel like an overwhelming prospect, so why not contact one of our experienced advisors? They can explain anything you are unsure of and confirm whether you are eligible to proceed with one of our excellent No Win No Fee data breach solicitors.

How Long Do I Have To Claim For A Data Breach By My Landlord?

Generally, you will have six years to start a personal data breach claim against your landlord. However, in some cases, your landlord may be the local council, or the housing association responsible for your home may be owned or run by the local council.

Under these circumstances, you may only have one year to start a personal data breach claim. This is because the time limit for making a claim against a public body may differ from that of other organisations.

For more information about further exceptions to the time limits in data breach claims, contact our advisors today.

Evidence Which Could Help You Claim Data Breach Compensation

One of the most important steps in the landlord data breach claims process is collecting evidence, as it can support and strengthen a number of areas of your claim. Some examples of evidence that you could use to help support your claim include:

• Medical records: Your medical records can be used to evidence any mental health issues you experienced as a result of the data breach.
• Bank statements, payslips, and other financial documents: Financial documentation that shows any financial losses you experienced as a result of the breach can be used to show your losses.
• Correspondence with your landlord: Correspondence with your landlord or the organisation responsible for the breach could help prove who is responsible, for example, a letter of notification.
• Correspondence with the ICO: The results of an investigation by the ICO or a complaint made to them could be used as evidence in your claim.

These are just a few examples of evidence that you could use to help you claim for a personal data breach. Contact a team member today.

How Much Could Your Landlord Data Breach Claim Be Worth?

If your landlord data breach claim succeeds, your compensation could cover two kinds of damages. The first is non-material damage. This is the effect that the breach has on your mental health. For example, you could experience anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, or depression as a result of the breach, or it could worsen an existing mental health issue.

Those responsible for calculating how much compensation you could receive for non-material damage may refer to your independent medical assessment report along with the guidelines found in the Judicial College (JCG). This document lists guideline compensation brackets beside different injuries and illnesses. In the table below, you can find some examples of guideline compensation amounts for various mental health injuries, but please note that these figures are not guaranteed.

Mental Harm	How Severe	Guideline Bracket
Multiple psychological injuries and financial impact	Severe	Up to £500,000+
General psychiatric damage	Severe	£66,920 to £141,240
	Moderately Severe	£23,270 to £66,920
	Moderate	£7,150 to £23,270
	Less Severe	£1,800 to £7,150
PTSD	Severe	£73,050 to £122,850
	Moderately Severe	£28,250 to £73,050
	Moderate	£9,980 to £28,250
	Less Severe	£4,820 to £9,980

Material Damage Compensation

The second kind of damage you could pursue compensation for is material damage. This covers the financial impacts of the breach. For example, if you suffer a mental health injury as a result of the data breach and need to take time off work to recover, this could result in a loss of earnings. You may be able to recoup these losses under material damage compensation.

Similarly, if the breach contained your financial information and this resulted in damage to your credit score, loans taken out in your name, or money stolen from your bank account, material damage compensation may be able to help you recoup these losses.

Getting Started With Your No Win No Fee Landlord Data Breach Claim

If you’d like to start your landlord data breach claim, one of our solicitors may be able to help. Working with a solicitor has several benefits: They can help you gather evidence and explain any complex legal jargon or processes. Plus, our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis.

When you make a No Win No Fee data breach claim with one of our solicitors, they may offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Under this kind of contract, you aren’t required to pay any upfront or ongoing fees in order for them to start working on your claim. Alongside this, if your claim fails, then your data breach solicitor won’t charge you for their work on the case.

In the event that your claim succeeds, you will pay a success fee to your solicitor, which is taken straight from your compensation. However, this fee is taken as a small percentage and is limited by a legal cap. This helps to ensure that you take the majority share of what you receive.

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If you’d like to find out if you could work with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors, phone our helpful advisory team. They can offer a free consultation and can help you identify if your claim is eligible. If it is, then they may connect you with one of our solicitors. To get started:

• Phone 0800 073 8804
• Start a conversation with an advisor below
• Web Form – Claim Online

Further Claim Resources For Data Breaches 

For more helpful resources, we recommend:

• Read our clinic data breach guide to learn more about making a healthcare data breach claim
• Find out if you are eligible to work with a data breach solicitor.
• Our guide offers insight into the psychiatrist data breach claims process

Or, for helpful external information:

• NCSC – National Cyber Security Center
• GOV.UK – Data Protection
• ICO – Be Data Aware

Thank you for reading our guide on how to make a landlord data breach claim.