Once we step out of the front door in the morning, we’re all exposed to some level of risk. Hazards can come from anywhere, either in the form of a speeding car or a chemical leak in the workplace, where you may find that you’re afflicted by a long-term injury as a result.
Importantly, if you experience an accident that was the fault of another person or organisation, then you may be entitled to compensation. This is known as a personal injury claim, where you can take legal action if someone else has harmed you.
There are lots of different types of personal injury claims, where this reflects the myriad of harmful situations that can occur. Your solicitor will be able to advise you on the kind of claim you should make, helping you to reach your desired outcome as efficiently as possible.
Read on to find out more about the various types of personal injury claims that you could pursue.
A personal injury claim may arise after a road traffic accident, where these are one of the most common kinds of injury claims. Injuries can range in severity for non-fatal accidents, where typical symptoms include whiplash or concussion. A claim can be made only if the accident was the full or partial fault of another driver.
Lots of injury claims stem from workplace accidents, where the case will be made against the employer or organisation. An injury may occur due to unsafe working conditions or mismanaged equipment. Some claimants may also experience long-term illnesses due to poor workplace health and safety, where this is known as an industrial disease claim.
Another type of personal injury claim relates to medical malpractice, where these can be made against a specific medical professional or a health organisation. Claims could relate to misdiagnosis, overlooked health problems, misprescribed medication or errors during a surgical procedure.
It is also possible to claim for psychological injuries as well as physical ones. Sometimes this is included as part of a physical injury claim, though they can be put forth as a stand alone issue. Injuries such as PTSD, anxiety and depression can all result in successful claims, where it is important to demonstrate that symptoms have been consistent and ongoing since the traumatic incident occurred.
At Almy & Thomas, we handle personal injury claims on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, where this means we won’t charge you for unsuccessful cases. Additionally, if your claim is successful then your fees will be covered by the defendant, meaning you will benefit wholly from raising your complaint.
Get in touch to speak to one of our solicitors about your case.