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Nicola Laver LLB
NCTJ-qualified journalist and ex-solicitor
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Suffering an injury that wasn’t your fault can cause long-term physical symptoms and psychological trauma and impact your ability to perform daily tasks. Making a compensation claim can cover the injury itself, including pain and suffering caused by your accident.
With so many claim types, knowing which you should be filing for is hard. Compensation claims can include accidents at work, medical negligence, road traffic accidents and injuries caused by poor maintenance of public or private premises.
Find out which compensation claim you can make.
When making a personal injury claim, knowing what you’re claiming compensation for is important. While some accidents might fall under the same claim, your case might differ. Here are some of the most common personal injury claims:
Experiencing a road accident is relatively common in the UK, with the government reporting over 333,000 accidents in 2022 alone (GOV.UK). While most of these accidents will cause minor vehicle damage, some result in serious injuries.
From whiplash to fractures and head injuries, road users can file for compensation if someone else was negligent in their injuries.
People go to healthcare professionals for treatment – not to suffer further injuries. Unfortunately, medical negligence cases cost the NHS over £2 billion, with obstetrics, A&E and orthopaedic departments seeing the highest number of complaints between 2022 and 2023 (Statista).
If you or a loved one received sub-standard treatment, you can file for medical negligence compensation and recover financial losses.
The Health and Safety at Work Act lists employer responsibilities, including providing a safe workplace, offering adequate training and providing protective equipment. Unfortunately, some employers don’t take their commitment to employee safety seriously, resulting in injuries.
You can claim compensation for accidents at work as long as you prove that the employer was negligent.
Slips, trips, and falls are common personal injury compensation claims as they encompass a wide range of accidents. For example, slipping in a public place without a wet floor sign could count as negligence.
Local authorities can be held responsible if you are injured due to poorly maintained roads and pavements. Children are also at risk, with playground equipment causing cuts, scrapes and fractures from falls.
Nobody wants to be a victim of crime, but it can—and does—happen. These injuries often occur from random attacks or bar fights. However, dog bites also fall under the criminal injuries category, as owners are responsible for controlling their animals.
Victims of violent crime, including domestic abuse, have the right to file for personal injury damages and receive financial support. These cases often lead to psychological trauma, and your personal injury solicitor will factor this into the claim.
Claim Type | Description | Make Your Claim |
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Accidents At Work | Accidents involving employer negligence, including injuries caused by poor training, a lack of PPE and unsafe environments. | |
Medical Negligence | A missed diagnosis, incorrect treatment, surgical errors and injuries caused by malpractice. | |
Slips, Trips and Falls | Accidents in public places or on privately owned land, including supermarkets, parks, playgrounds and on pavements. | |
Road Traffic Accidents | Accidents caused by careless road users, including drunk driving, hitting pedestrians and speeding. | |
Personal Injury Claims | Injuries caused by negligence. These claims often cause minor or major injuries, depending on the accident. | |
Sports Injury Claims | Injuries caused by improper training, poorly maintained facilities and a lack of equipment. | |
Criminal Injury Claims | Injuries caused due to criminal negligence. These claims can be due to bar fights, dog bites or random attacks. |
There are numerous accidents, and it’s possible to file a successful personal injury claim—if your solicitor can prove negligence. Here are some less common – but still valid – compensation claim types.
If you’d like to assess your eligibility for compensation, seek legal advice by filling out the online form or calling 0800 234 6438. A specialist will evaluate your eligibility and connect you with personal injury lawyers, who will argue your case on a conditional fee agreement.
The personal injury solicitor can also help you recover lost earnings, medical expenses, home adaptations and any other costs associated with your injuries.
The compensation you receive depends on the extent of your injuries and their impact on your life. Long-term brain damage and physical disabilities are worth more due to the ongoing difficulties you’ll experience.
Minor injuries, such as cuts, scrapes or fractures that heal quickly, still pay compensation, but it’s not as much because you’ll recover fully.
Types of compensation with time limits include:
Nicola is a dual qualified journalist and non-practising solicitor. She is a legal journalist, editor and author with more than 20 years' experience writing about the law.
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