5 Common Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury is a huge legal sector, and in the UK many people enter in to the personal injury claims process daily. Here are some commonly made claims:

1. Whiplash claim – this is the most common claim to result from an accident on the roads as it is the most common injury to suffer from following a rear end collision. Whiplash is an injury to the delicate tissues and bones in the neck and back. It occurs due to your neck and head being rapidly hyperextended then hyperflexed – in layman’s terms, your head flings forward then backwards very quickly and this causes damage. Whiplash can be extremely debilitating causing pain and discomfort for the sufferer, and reducing their range of movement.
2. Slip or trip claim – this is a common claim to be made against a wide range of establishments: hospitals, councils, work places, supermarkets. This is because if you have had a fall which was due to someone else’s negligence you are able to claim for the suffering you have been through. Commonly a claim will be made due to a spillage not being cleared up or a wet floor not being signposted with warning signs.
3. Criminal injury claim – if you have been the victim of a violent crime you have the support of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority who can help award compensation to individuals who have been psychologically or physically injured by a violent crime. The scheme helps people wishing to make claims from a value of £1,000 up to a value of £500,000.
4. Accident at work claim – An employer has a responsibility to do everything they can to ensure your safety in the workplace. If they have not provided you with the safety equipment you need to carry out your job safely, or have not provided you with health and safety training, your employer may have been negligent.
5. Work related disease claim – If you are self employed you cannot make a work related disease claim. However, if you are an employee of a firm and you contract a disease due to your employment, you can claim for compensation. Often claims are made for lung problems, asbestos related diseases , industrial deafness and joint issues.

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If any of these circumstances ring true with you, you should contact a specialist personal injury lawyer today to talk through your claim. They will be able to give you advice in minutes, and will be able to let you know whether you have ground for a viable claim, and the next steps to take if so. Freeman Harris can help you. For a completely free, no obligation initial enquiry call us on 020 7231 7150 or fill in an online enquiry today.