Compensation in legal terms

If you have suffered any type of injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Legal proceedings can be brought in order to claim compensation. Injuries which you may have suffered include both physical and mental injuries, and there are many types of injuries which can give rise to compensation. Legal action brought in relation to personal injury claims are likely to be heard in the county court. Depending on the value and complexity of the claim, the claim may then proceed to the high court.

Below are some examples of some of the personal injuries which may give rise to compensation. Legal proceedings in relation to recovering compensation for these injuries should be commenced as soon as possible.

Accidents that have happened at work
Road traffic accidents
Medical negligence
Slip, trip and fall injuries
Criminal injuries

If you have suffered any of the injuries listed above, you may be entitled to compensation. Legal advisors will be able to help you initiate a claim for compensation in the civil courts. Please note that the list above is not an exhaustive list of the types of injuries that may give rise to a personal injury claim. You should contact a solicitor as soon as possible if you have suffered any type of personal injury due to the negligence of someone else.

There are many ways to fund a personal injury claim. A solicitor would be able to advise you on the different funding options available.

If you would like to obtain legal advice on making or defending a personal injury claim, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist personal injury solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local personal injury solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.