Injury compensation

Injury compensation is a monetary sum paid to claimants who had suffered a loss because of the actions of the defendants. Injury compensation does not necessarily relate to a physical or mental injury suffered by individuals. A company who suffered a financial loss as a result of another party’s breach of contract may also receive injury compensation.

In tort law, physical and mental injuries are commonly referred to as personal injuries (PI). For a PI claim to succeed in court it must show that all the elements of negligence are fulfilled. The exact tests which each claim needs to pass differ depending on the case, but on the whole it would be accurate to say that the claimant (the injured party) must:

Show that the defendant was negligent (i.e. fell below a certain standard of care owed to the claimant)
Show that this negligence caused an accident or other events which led to the claimant’s injury
Show that the loss suffered would not have occurred otherwise

In a PI claim, injury compensation usually compensates the claimant for more than simply the pain of an injury. The claimant is likely to be reimbursed for missing work and any other financial losses and expenses which are due to the injury, including the legal costs of bringing the claim. However, the claimant should not expect the compensation to leave them in a better position than if the injury had never occurred.

If you are thinking of seeking injury compensation, it is recommended that you see a solicitor that specialises in the area of law relevant to your claim. As the legal background and procedure varies dramatically between different areas of law, finding the right solicitor is crucial for a successful case.

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