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Personal injury claims<\/h1>

What is a personal injury claim?<\/h2><\/a>

A ‘personal injury’ is an injury or illness which was somebody else’s fault. If you’ve been injured or your condition has been made worse, due to somebody else’s negligence or breach of duty, then you could make a personal injury claim. Making a claim allows you to recover compensation from the negligent party to reflect the harm caused to you; and also to cover the expenses caused by your injury and the effect on your life.<\/p><\/div>

When should I claim?<\/h2><\/a>

In the UK, there’s usually a time limit of three years in which to start a personal injury claim. This period starts either from the date the accident happened, or from when you first found out that the injury or condition was caused by the original accident. This is known in law as the ‘date of knowledge’.<\/p>

If you’re claiming for a child or someone who lacks mental capacity, the time limits are much more generous. A specialist legal adviser can explain this to you.<\/p><\/div>

Can I make a claim?<\/h2><\/a>

To make a personal injury claim, the law says your injury must have been somebody else’s fault. However, many people who get in touch with a solicitor aren’t sure who was at fault for their injury – in some cases, it can be very difficult for you to tell straight away. Reassuringly, if you think you were at fault – you may be surprised and relieved to find out you were not to blame at all; and even if you were partly to blame, you could still make a compensation claim.<\/p>

That’s why a trained legal adviser can help – they have the expertise to understand who should be made liable for your injury. They’ll be able to let you know quickly whether they think you can make a successful claim. You can contact an adviser for free on 0800 234 6438<\/span>, or fill in one of the contact forms on this page.
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