A guide to a personal injury claim
A personal injury claim is a legal action through which a person seeks compensation after suffering physical or emotional trauma due to the negligence or willful misconduct of another person. Whether it is a fall, car accident, or workplace accident, such claims can help victims obtain compensation for their injuries, including financial losses suffered.
In this guide we will look at what personal injury is, the types of claims, the claims process and how Thomas and Thomas Solicitors can help you.
What constitutes personal injury?
Personal injuries can result from circumstances such as accidents, medical errors, defective products or unsafe premises. The primary goal of injury law is to ensure that the injured party receives compensation from the negligent party to cover medical expenses, lost income, and other related expenses caused by sustained pain and suffering.
Types of Personal Injury Claims
- Motor Vehicle Incidents: Victims have the right to seek compensation for injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. These include everything from accidental collisions to deliberate incidents of drunk driving.
- Workplace Injuries: Workers who are injured on the job due to poor working conditions or their employer’s negligence have the ability to seek compensation. This can help cover bills, rehabilitation expenses, and potential loss of income.
- Slips and trips: These accidents occur when someone is injured on another person’s property due to conditions such as slippery floors, uneven surfaces or inadequate lighting.
- Medical Negligence: Cases falling under this category occur when an error by a medical professional results in harm to a patient. This may involve misdiagnosis, surgical error, or inappropriate treatment.
- Defective Products: If a defective item causes harm, the company that manufactured the product may be required to pay compensation to the user. This includes everything from faulty equipment to expired medications.
- Criminal Injury: Unlike negligence-based injury claims, these incidents involve willful harm suffered as a result of a criminal act, including assault and violent crime.
