NEGLIGENCE SOLICITORS ADVICE

To claim compensation you usually have to prove that there was blame on the part of another person which occurs when there is a breach of duty of care which results in damage. Negligence solicitors must prove three elements to claim compensation :-

• Breach of the duty of care:
  
  Is a failure to take reasonable care to avoid acts and omissions which would be likely to cause injury to another person.


• Causation:
  
  The breach of duty of care must have caused or contributed to the damage suffered, be it physical, mental or economic loss.


• Damage:
  
  You must have suffered some actual loss, damage or injury.

The amount of compensation that you will be entitled to will depend on the extent of your injuries and disabilities. A compensation award is comprised of different parts. The components of compensation awards may include the following heads of damage:

• Special Damages - items that can be calculated with accuracy:-

  
  
  • Loss of income:- includes past and future income and loss pension entitlements.
  
  
  • Gratuitous assistance / domestic care:- provided to you by family members or friends as a result of the accident.
  
  
  • Out-of-pocket expenses:- includes medical treatment expenses; pharmaceutical expenses; equipment aids; rehabilitation services; cost of travelling to and from medical appointments to receive medical treatment.

• General Damages - items that cannot be calculated accurately and need to be assessed:-

  
  
  • compensation for pain and suffering
  • loss of amenities of life
  • loss of life expectancy.

• Interest - may be claimable on some of your accident compensation.

Many victims of accidents have had their lives irrevocably altered and feel a strong sense of injustice. More often than not they are in pain and have a sense of loss of control over their lives. Many may be unable to meet bills, unable to pay their mortgage or meet their rent following an accident. The law attempts to restore the accident victim to their original position prior to the accident, by compensating for any injuries, loss or damage incurred as a result of somebody elses failure to take reasonable care.

Time Limits

The law places time limits within which legal proceedings must be commenced for personal injury compensation. In the UK you only have three (3) years from the date of an accident within which to settle a claim or commence legal proceedings. Failure to commence legal proceedings within the time frame stipulated by the law will result in your action becoming statute-barred, that is, you will be prevented from commencing proceedings at all which is why you should seek legal advice as soon as possible. DO NOT DELAY. Contact our negligence solicitors today for FREE legal advice.

Here are 3 good reasons to choose our lawyers:

1. Our lawyers will provide you with legal advice on your rights and entitlements to compensation with no further obligation.
2. Our solicitors are specialists with extensive experience in negotiating, settling and litigating accident compensation claims.
3. If you decide to instruct any of our specialists to obtain compensation for you, they will act on a no win no fee basis. Compensation is paid in full and win or lose there is no charge.