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Claim Compensation for Your Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault you may be entitled to compensation.

Our expert Personal Injury Lawyers based in Sheffield and Barnsley, have many years of experience dealing with personal injury accident claims and will ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.

There are many reasons that you can claim compensation and it is our job to fully investigate your claim to find out how your accident has affected your life, both now and in the future. Issues like these would be dealt with by our experienced team. We know that no two accidents are the same, meaning that we can fight to get your full entitlement based on your circumstances.

With over 20 years experience across the UK, we are experts at acting for people with genuine claims and a real need for compensation. We fight hard to win the compensation they need and deserve.

Personal Injury FAQs

Personal injury is the legal term used when someone has been physically and/or psychologically harmed as a result of someone else’s negligence. For example, you may suffer a personal injury if travelling in a car, as either a driver or a passenger, and you’re hit by another vehicle.

A personal injury claim is a legal process used to recover financial compensation for any injury or harm suffered and someone else is to blame; either fully or partially. This area of law allows you to claim legal remedies for all losses you have faced as a result of the incident suffered.

Some of the types of personal injury we help people claim for include:

  • Serious injury
  • Road traffic accidents (including pedestrian, cyclist, motorbike and passenger accidents)
  • Accidents or illness abroad (including holiday accidents and food poisoning)
  • Accidents at work
  • Medical negligence
  • Accidents in public places (slips, trips and falls)

Each case is different, and the amount of time your claim will take all depends on you and your recovery; therefore it isn’t possible to provide a definite timescale.

For a guideline, straightforward Road Traffic Accidents could take approximately 6-9 months but workplace accidents, and slips and trips can take longer.

It is important to wait until the full extent of your injuries has been made clear before making your final claim; otherwise, the amount of compensation you receive will not be comparative to the injuries you have suffered. Claims involving serious and complex injuries can sometimes take several years due to the complexity of issues and time required to assess the true value of the injuries.

The time frames are also dependant upon the Defendant admitting liability and not raising any other issues in respect of the claim. If liability is admitted promptly, and your injuries are not life-altering, your claim can be finalised within a few months. However, if the other party denies fault, the claim will take longer.

Generally, a person has 3 years from the date of their accident/injury to make a personal injury claim; or court proceedings must have begun within this period.

There are some exceptions to this, which our PI team would be able to advise you on. For example, for a child, the time limit begins on their 18th birthday, and there is no limit for anyone who does not have mental capacity.

We would strongly advise contacting us as soon as possible after an accident, allowing as much evidence to be persevered as possible, to help your case.

Probably one of the most common questions asked by clients when first enquiring about a personal injury they have suffered, is ‘how much compensation am I entitled to?’ Or ‘how much is my claim worth?’

It’s incredibly hard to say how much compensation you are entitled to following an accident, as compensation is based on your pain, suffering and loss of amenity. Due to the different circumstances, this is based on it means no two claims are the same, and all are treated individually.

To get a better idea of this, it helps to know how a claim is calculated. Different factors must be considered when making a compensation calculation. This is not always straightforward, especially if you’re suffering from an injury. The main factors to be considered include the severity of your injury and any mental and emotional repercussions of the injury. The compensation received is usually proportional to the extent of the injury that has been suffered; generally meaning the more severe the injury, the higher the amount of compensation expected to be received.

The value of the claim also depends on how long your suffering lasts, and what additional treatment is required to bring you back to full health. This is what your overall compensation will be based on, your full recovery. At an early stage is hard to tell how long you will be suffering and if you will make a full recovery.

We need to make sure that we have reached the stage when you don’t suffer any more or we know that your condition will not change, otherwise the amount of the compensation you receive will not be comparative to the injuries you have suffered.

It is normal to have medical appointments, to gain a fair and reasonable insight into the extent of your injuries. By doing so, it can ensure you get the maximum amount of compensation you deserve.

Yes but given that you have not sought any medical attention your injuries may be seen as minor.

Your employer is legally obligated to have Employers’ Liability Insurance, which covers the cost of claims like this. So you shouldn’t worry about damaging their business by making a claim; as this should only normally have a small impact, such as the price of insurance premiums increasing.

It is a legal responsibility of your employer to keep their workers safe and free from risk, and illegal for them to discriminate against you for making a compensation claim. Any claim made should not in any way have an impact on your right to work, or make work-life intolerable. If you believe your employer is likely to retaliate, or you have fallen victim to unfair dismissal, our dedicated Employment team would be able to advise you on your rights.

Claiming for other losses after an accident

As well as compensation for your injury and suffering, you are also entitled to claim for other losses you have had in relation to your accident. Such as;

Loss of Earnings

If the injury suffered means that you cannot continue to work, then you can claim for the loss of income as a result of this. Your personal injury solicitor would need to consult with a medical professional to determine how much recovery time you would require, and therefore how long until you could return to work.

Travelling Expenses

Following your injury, you may face extra transportation costs which you wouldn’t normally have. These might include journeys to doctors, hospitals, recovery treatments (e.g. physiotherapy). But also can include expenses for a mode of transport you wouldn’t normally use, for example, if an injury means you can no longer travel by walking so have to pay for an alternative, (i.e. public transport/taxis). All these costs can be counted and claimed back, as an out-of-pocket claim.

Medical Costs

During the recovery of your injuries, depending on the severity, there are likely to be medical costs. You may need medical examinations and treatments to help with your recovery. You are entitled to claim back any costs of private treatments you’ve had to pay for. This is also relevant for any prescribed or over the counter medication you’ve had to get to manage symptoms from your injury.

Impact on Personal Life

If your injury means you can no longer attend, and miss out on a holiday or planned trip, a claim for when you were unable to get a refund can be made.

So as you can see it’s almost impossible to tell “how much you will get” up front, as there are many things that can have an impact on your claim. There are rules in place to aid valuations, known as Judicial College Guidelines, which use of is encouraged across courts, insurers and solicitors. Judicial College Guidelines are used to determine injury compensation, but there is no way to predict these without a thorough assessment.

Contact WB Pennine Solicitors Today

Whether you have been involved in a car accident, suffered an injury at work or been the victim of a violent crime, we will look after everything – from calculating the costs of any care or rehabilitation you need to dealing with Insurance Companies, and itemising out of pocket expenses. If there are any long term or permanent health implications, we will put together a fully costed Care Plan.

At WB Pennine Solicitors we understand the impact an accident can have on the life of you and your loved ones, therefore work to achieve the best result for you. Contact us today to either arrange an appointment or just for a chat, to go over your case and discuss how we can help you.

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