Accident Claim Advice – Learn How To Claim Compensation
By Stephen Kane. Last Updated 26th June 2024. If you’ve suffered a personal injury, you may be looking for accident claims advice. The process of claiming for a personal injury can seem intimidating and complex, and you may not know where to turn.
In this guide, we will explain who can make a personal injury claim, and offer more accident claims advice. For example, we will discuss compensation, and how the process for claiming whiplash injuries has changed.
We will also talk about how our team of solicitors could help you make your claim. Our solicitors offer their expert services on a No Win No Fee basis, which means you generally do not need to pay any ongoing or upfront fees for their work.
Our advisors are on hand to help if you have further questions or require more accident claims advice. When you contact us, a member of our team can offer you a free consultation, in which they can evaluate your claim and provide free legal advice. To learn more:
- Call for free on 0800 073 8804
- Start your claim online
- Use the live chat feature
Select a Section:
- Advice On The Accident Claims Process
- What Types Of Accident Claims Do Our Solicitors Handle?
- Our Best Advice On Proving An Accident Claim
- Compensation In Accident Claims – How Much Could I Receive?
- Get Accident Claims Advice From A No Win No Fee Solicitor
- More Helpful Links
Advice On The Accident Claims Process
There are different scenarios where you are owed a duty of care by another party and an accident may occur if it’s breached. Examples include the following:
- In public areas – If you visit a public space, such as a shop or bar, the controller of that space owes you a duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. To fulfil their duty, the controller of the public space should take steps to ensure your reasonable safety while you’re visiting it.
- Using the roads – Road users owe each other a duty of care to use the roads in a responsible manner and to prevent causing harm to themselves and others. They should also comply with the Road Traffic Act 1988 plus the rules and regulations set out in the Highway Code.
- While at work – The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 establishes that employers owe their staff a duty of care. Under this duty, they should take reasonable steps to protect their employees from harm while they’re within the workplace and carrying out their duties.
If you are injured in an accident, then you may have valid grounds to claim compensation if the following applies:
- Another party owed you a duty of care.
- This duty of care was breached.
- You suffered an injury because of an incident related to this breach.
You can contact our advisors for free today to learn more about your eligibility to start the accident claim process.
What Is The Personal Injury Claim Time Limit?
Generally, you will have three years to claim, according to the Limitation Act 1980. This begins on the date of your injury. However, exceptions to these rules can be made. Our advisors can tell you more about these exceptions and offer more accidents claims advice when you get in touch today.
What Types Of Accident Claims Do Our Solicitors Handle?
We handle any type of accident claims where a person has been injured, became ill, maybe through industrial disease that was no fault of their own and could have been prevent.
Starting any type of personal injury claim could not be anymore straight forward, a quick phone call on our free phone number, an email, a text message or leave details on one of our contact forms where we will be able to provide you with free, impartial, confidential advice as to how best to proceed.
Our Call Centres are all UK based and we can provide assistant to any parts of the UK, and in most cases offer you our fast track service meaning we will endeavour to meet any of your requirements in as quick as possible ensuring you receive the maximum amount compensation.
We can offer medical services all over the UK, so when it comes to you seeing a medical expert we can arrange it at the closets possible location for you at a time that is most convenient. We understand that anyone who has suffered a person injury through no fault of their own is going through an anxious and stressful time we are here to take all that away we deal with all parts of the claim allowing you to recuperate as quickly as possible.
The Types of Personal Accident Compensation Claims we deal with are;
- Road Traffic Accident Claims
- Whiplash Claims
- Car Accident MIB Claims
- Accidents at Work
- Work Place Accidents for Contractors
- Slip, Trip or Falls
- Council Falls
- Child Accident Claim
We cover all forms and cases of personal injury accident claims. We have solicitors with years of decades in all areas of personal injury who are here on hand to assist you in any way possible with any accident claim you may have.
Our Best Advice On Proving An Accident Claim
Accident claims require evidence which confirms the injuries you’re claiming for. You’ll also need proof that shows how your injuries occurred because another party breached the duty of care which they owed you.
Examples of evidence that could support an accident injury claim include:
- The contact details of any witnesses who can provide a statement about the incident.
- Medical records that confirm your injuries and the treatment you’ve received for them.
- Photographs of the accident scene and any visible injuries you’ve suffered.
- Any video footage available of the accident that injured you, such as CCTV footage.
- If your accident happened at work and it was reported, then a copy of the report from the work accident book could also be included as evidence.
If a personal injury solicitor is supporting your accident claim, then they can assist with gathering evidence for your case. For more accident claim advice regarding evidence or other steps of the process, get in touch with us either online or by calling our team.
Compensation In Accident Claims – How Much Could I Receive?
A personal injury claim may be divided into two heads of claim. General damages account for the pain, suffering or loss of amenity inflicted by your injuries, whilst special damages compensate for any financial harm you have incurred as a result of your accident.
When calculating general damages, solicitors use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Updated in April 2022, the JCG contains compensation amounts relating to physical and psychological injuries. Therefore, we have taken these figures to create the table below.
| Part of Body | Severity Of Injury | Compensation Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries And Special Damages | Serious | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Head Injury | Very Severe | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Hand Injury | Total or Effective Loss of Both Hands | £171,680 to £245,900 |
| Arm Injury | Loss Of One Arm (ii) | £133,810 to £159,770 |
| Leg Injury | Very Serious | £66,920 to £109,290 |
| Back Injury | Severe (iii) | £47,320 to £85,100 |
| Wrist Injury | (b) | £29,900 to £47,810 |
| Neck Injury | Moderate (i) | £30,500 to £46,970 |
| Elbow Injury | Less Severe Injuries | £19,100 to £39,070 |
| Knee Injury | Moderate (i) | £18,110 to £31,960 |
Although the figures above give you insight into settlements relating to personal injuries, the table cannot be used to work out special damages. This is because financial harm you might suffer, such as a loss of earnings, is unique to you. Therefore, it is better to speak to a solicitor so that they can assess your claim and give you a more accurate estimate of the final award you may receive.
If you would like to connect with one of our specialist personal injury solicitors, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our advisors are available around the clock and can give you free accident claims advice.
Get Accident Claims Advice From A No Win No Fee Solicitor
Our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis, which means that if your claim is valid, they may offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Under this type of agreement, you can access the services of a solicitor without paying any upfront or ongoing fees.
In fact, the only fee you will generally pay under this kind of agreement is a success fee, and this is only paid if your claim succeeds. In this case, your solicitor will take a small percentage of your compensation award. Legislation is in place to cap this percentage, which means you keep the most of what you receive. If your claim does not succeed, you will not pay a fee.
To find out if one of our solicitors could represent you on a No Win No Fee basis, get in touch today:
- Call for free on 0800 073 8804
- Start your claim online
- Use the live chat feature
More Helpful Links
- Hospital Negligence Claims
- Head here to learn how to make an accident at work claim with the help of a personal injury solicitor
- What Does No Win No Fee Mean?
- No Report Or Record In The Work Accident Book – Can You Still Claim?
- South Shields Personal Injury Solicitors
- Southend On Sea Personal Injury Solicitors
- Southwark Personal Injury Solicitors
- St Albans Personal Injury Solicitors
- Stafford Personal Injury Solicitors
- How Much Compensation Could You Receive for a Slip or Trip Claim?
- How To Prove A Whiplash Injury
- How Much Compensation Can I Claim For Being Stabbed?
- The Citizens Advice Bureau CAB
- Motor Accidents Solicitors Society
- Motor Insurance Bureau
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- Find advice on claiming if you were scalded by a hot drink in our helpful article.
- Advice on finger injury claims. Learn about the claims process with our guide.
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