The two types of compulsory injury compensation

If you have been injured or fell due to someone else’s negligence or intentional misconduct, you may have the right to claim compensation. In the United Kingdom, requests for bodily damage revolve around two types of damage, general damages and special damage. These categories guarantee that the physical and non -physical effects of your injury are taken into account. In this blog, we explore what each type of remuneration implies and how it can have an impact on your complaint.

General damage

General damage is designed to treat the immediate, physical and psychological impact of your injury. It is the aspects of your life that are more difficult to quantify but no less significant. General damage includes:

1. Pain and suffering
   This compensates for the physical and emotional distress caused by your injury. Whether you are dealing with chronic pain, discomfort or mental health difficulties such as anxiety or depression, these damage aim to recognize your experience and compensate for your injury.
2. Loss of enjoyment of life
   Injuries can often limit your ability to participate in hobs, activities or daily routines that have brought you joy. If your quality of life has decreased, this will be taken into account in your compensation.
3. Psychological impact
   Emotional trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (SSPT), anxiety or depression resulting from your injury, is also considered to be general damage.

Special damage

While general damage tackles the personal impact of your injury, special damage focuses on the financial losses you have undergone. These are quantifiable costs directly linked to your injury, in particular:

1. Medical fees
   Special damage cover the cost of medical treatment, such as emergency care and hospital visits, specialized consultations, physiotherapy and rehabilitation and current medical needs or future treatment costs.
2. Lost genuzes
   If your injury has forced you to take vacation, you can request compensation for any income you have lost during your recovery.
3. Future loss of income
   In cases where your injury affects your ability to return to work or play the same role, you can also claim a loss of gain capacity.
4. Travel expenses
   Travel-related costs for medical appointments, therapy sessions or other injuries-related needs can be included in your complaint.
5. Care and assistance
   If your injury has made you rely on others for care, whether professional caregivers or family members, you can request compensation for these costs.
6. Material damage
   If your personal property has been damaged in the incident, such as your vehicle in a road accident, you can be reimbursed for repair or replacement costs.

How these damage work together

When requesting bodily injury, general and special damage are assessed together to determine the total amount of the compensation to which you are entitled. For example, if you have undergone back injury in a car accident, general damages would explain the limited pain and mobility that you have undergone, while special damage cover your medical bills, lost wages and your costs transport. The two categories are crucial to provide complete compensation which reflects the full impact of your injury.

Why the search for legal advice is the key

Understanding the types of remuneration available is essential to maximize your complaint. However, the process can be complex and ensure that you have allocated the total amount you deserve often requires expert advice.

Lawyers for injuries will endeavor to ensure that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled to your injuries, as well as any other financial loss resulting from the accident.

Complaints for bodily injuries in the United Kingdom are designed to help the victims get back financially and emotionally from their injuries. By understanding the distinction between general and special damage, you will be better equipped to continue a complaint that deals with all aspects of your situation.

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