Even though thousands of people claim compensation following an accident each year, there are still thousands who are left confused about whether or not they can claim for their personal injury. If you are one of these people, then you may find these questions and answers helpful:
What types of accidents can I claim compensation for?
Compensation may be able to be claimed as long another party was responsible (or partly responsible). For example, if you trip on a badly laid path then the council would be held partly responsible, if you slip on wet flooring at the supermarket, then a store manager can be held responsible.
My accident happened some time ago — can I make a no win no fee claim?
If you live in the UK and your accident occurred less than three years ago, then you may be eligible to make a claim. If the accident victim was under 18 at the time of the accident, then they have 3 years from their 18th birthday to claim.
My accident happened abroad — can I still make a compensation claim?
Accidents which occur while you are on holiday can lead to stress and the feeling
that your trip was a wasted one. If your accident was no fault of your own, for
example, if you slipped on a wet poolside, then you may still be eligible to make a claim,
even if the accident happened outside the UK.
If an accident happened at work, can I lose my job if I make an accident claim?
No, your employer should have accident liability insurance which will cover payments
for personal injury. Legally, they are not entitled to dismiss you if you make a claim
against them — remember, it is your right to claim and it is their responsibility to ensure
you are working in a safe environment. Failure by them to do so means they are neglecting their duty of care