Injury Claims

An injury claim can be initiated for a number reasons. Please see below for a list of some of the most common instances where one of the parties involved has filed an injury claim:

• Car accidents
• Accidents at work
• Medical negligence

These are just a few prime examples, but in reality an accident can occur in countless situations and it is likely that an injury claim could be initiated as a result.

If you have sustained an injury because of an accident that wasn’t entirely your fault then you could be entitled to make an injury claim and receive personal injury compensation. A large percentage of cases that are successful are due to it being obvious that someone else is at fault. For example where your employer has not provided a safe and secure working environment. However, not all cases are so clear-cut and it is essential that you find yourself legal representation in the form of a personal injury lawyer, as they will be able to help you with the injury claim process.

Situations where an injury claim could be made

As mentioned earlier, there are numerous situations where an injury claim could be made so it is important to seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer when concerning your own individual case. The following paragraphs provide further information on some of the common injury claim situations listed at the top of the page.

Car accident claim

Car accidents are one of the most common personal injury claims due to the frequency in which they occur. You are entitled to make an injury claim if the accident was either fully or partially the fault of someone else. This could be the driver of another vehicle or the driver of the vehicle that you were a passenger in.

It is essential that if you are involved in car accident that you swap details with other drivers should you be in a position to do so. Avoid saying anything in the heat of the moment as this could negatively affect your case down the line. Also gather as much information as possible such as photographic evidence of the incident and also the contact details of any potential witnesses who can support your injury claim. Once this is done you can seek the assistance of a personal injury lawyer to initiate the injury claim.

Work accident claim

It is the responsibility of your employer according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide you with a safe and secure working environment. If they fail to do so and you have an accident directly as a result then you are in a position to make an injury claim. Examples could be a raised tile on the floor causing you to trip or not having the correct equipment to carry out a task safely which consequently causes you an injury.

Should you ever have an accident at work you must report it as soon as possible so that it can be recorded. Your employer should have the relevant forms for you to complete that will then be documented in the company accident book (keep a copy for yourself). This will not only act as evidence in your injury claim but also help your employer to take the necessary action to ensure that it does not happen again.

Medical negligence claim

Whilst doctors and nurses are considered to generally provide a high standard of care and treatment to their patients there can be instances where this is not the case and a personal injury is caused as a result. The General Medical Council sate that a doctor is required to provide you with an explanation should there ever be some form of error in any treatment.

As with all other injury claims you need to provide evidence of your injury and that it was through no fault of your own. In the situation of medical negligence it would be useful to consult someone who is qualified to carry out similar procedures to prove that there has been an error in your treatment because your doctor did not carry out their tasks to an appropriate standard.

I think I have a case for an injury claim, what should I do?

If you feel you have a case for an injury claim then please have a look at our injury claim process guide. This will provide you with a general overview of how to initiate an injury claim and what else you can do to increase your chances of receiving the personal injury compensation that you are entitled to.

To gain an estimate of the personal injury compensation that you can expect to receive then feel free to use our injury claim calculator. The tool only provides a rough estimate based on the injury sustained and its severity. To obtain a more accurate quote then please consult a personal injury solicitor.