ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CLAIMS
No win no fee claims handled by our solicitors are genuinely risk free. We give a guarantee that you will never have to pay one penny to us and that nothing will be deducted from your compensation. Win or lose there is no charge.
Compensation is divided into two main categories being those where items of loss can be calculated accurately known as ‘special damages’ and those which require assessment and are known as ‘general damages’. Compensation that can be recovered in a personal; injury claim may include :-
- pain and suffering
- loss of wages
- loss of other job opportunities
- loss of a congenial job
- disadvantage on the labour market
- reducing of the enjoyment of leisure time
- loss of lifestyle
- out of pocket expenses
- expenses for care
- property damage
- insurance excess
- replacement vehicle hire
- diminution in value of a repaired vehicle
- interest on losses
If there is a "measurable" chance that your health will deteriorate as a result of the injuries the Court can reconsider the issue of damages on no more than two occasions. The court can now award periodical payments in cases where the life expectancy is uncertain.
General damages are usually proved by documentary evidence including receipts or estimates for the specific items of loss however special damages usually require a degree of assessment. In making these assessments judges will rely on evidence obtained from experts or specialists and in assessing damages for personal injury will rely on their own previous experience, on previously decided cases and on official guidelines outlined in a publication by the Judicial Studies Board.
To talk to a specialist personal injury solicitor simply send the contact form or call the helpline number. If you decide, for any reason not to pursue your claim that is not a problem and you will be under no obligations and will not face any costs.
HELPLINE 0845 890 4092
In the case of CICA claims terms will vary and in the case of MIB claims terms may vary.
