Injury Claim Process
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If you have suffered a personal injury after an accident that was not entirely your fault then you could be entitled to make an injury claim and receive financial compensation. The following paragraphs outline the general personal injury claim process but each individual case is different so you must ensure that you only use this as a guide. Please consult a personal injury lawyer for advice relevant to your specific injury claim.
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How to begin making an injury claim
In order to provide yourself with a strong case you are going to need to gather as much evidence as possible to prove not only how you sustained the injury but also the implications that you have had to suffer as a result. For example, if you are making an injury claim for a car accident, then you need start by taking photos of the damage to your car and any other personal property. It would also be useful to take down contact details of any witnesses so that they can be contacted at a later date. With regard to your personal injury, the doctor who treated you should be able to provide you with the necessary documentation to prove how the injury was sustained and what implications it will have on your life. All of this evidence will help to support your injury claim and ensure that you receive all of the compensation that you are entitled to.
Once you have collected all of the evidence relevant to your situation you are in a position to initiate the personal injury claim process. You have three years to make a claim or if you are under the age of 18 at the time of the accident then the three years do not start until your 18th birthday. Furthermore, should the effects of the accident not become apparent until later; you have three years once the diagnosis is made to begin an injury claim.
It is extremely important that you have some form of legal representation when making an injury claim. A personal injury lawyer will have the technical knowledge required to form a strong case and increase the chances of receiving the personal injury compensation that you are entitled to. Do not let legal fees put you off initiating an injury claim as the other side handles them if you win. Furthermore, there are a number of no win no fee solicitors available who will not charge you should they lose the case. As a result, there is minimal risk to you in making an injury claim.
Personal injury compensation as a result of making an injury claim
The amount of personal injury compensation that you can expect to receive after initiating the personal injury claim process varies largely according to individual cases. Our injury claim calculator can provide you with a general estimate of the amount of compensation that you are entitled to depending on the personal injury suffered and its severity.
Personal injury compensation takes into account not only the injury that you have suffered but also a number of other factors. For example, should your accident result in you having to take lengthily periods of time off work then you could also claim for loss of earnings. Perhaps you are now unable to drive to work? You can also file for transportation costs such as taxi and train fares. Make sure that you keep evidence of such costs e.g. receipts, because these will support your case. Your personal injury lawyer can tell you whether or not you are entitled to make these additional claims based on your individual situation.
