We all are aware of accidents on our roads because, unfortunately, they are a common occurrence. However, a large number of these accidents could have been avoided and, due to the extreme dangers associated to motor collisions, it is important everybody looks for ways to reduce accident figures.
What is personal injury?
There are a range of personal injuries that can occur. This could be anything from psychological illness to death. Personal injuries can arise from a number of different situations; such scenarios could be from a faulty product or service, tripping over debris or rubble as well as psychological and physical injuries from employment or as a result of a crime.
What happens after a personal injury?
Of course, after a serious personal injury, medical care is the most important factor. Once the individual who has been injured has had medical attention they may want to take action. Having a medical report could be very worthwhile should the injured party wish to lodge a claim later on.
Also, the police should be informed in various situations when there is an accident or personal injury. They will be able to assess the situation and make sure that the others involved provide the necessary information.
People involved in accidents can make complaints to the organisation or individual they feel is responsible for it. They may then receive an explanation or an apology.
Depending on the accident, an individual may wish to contact their employer, the police, local authorities or hospital.
How to make a compensation claim for personal injury
The person who has suffered an injury may wish to make a compensation claim for the trauma which they have experienced. Most people who have been wrongly injured make a compensation claim to address the loss of earnings incurred after the accident and to compensate them for their injuries.
In order to gain compensation for a personal injury, legal action will be taken in a civil court by using either a criminal compensation order, a claims assessor or with government compensation schemes.
Compensation: General or special damages?
When making a claim for personal injury you can gain general damages or special damages.
General damages provide compensation for those who have been unable to work, lost earnings or suffered pain after having experienced a personal injury. The court will establish the chosen compensation amount.
Special damages are given to those who have been injured and as a result experienced a permanent financial loss. Special damages will cover the cost of medical care, travel, belongings and repairing items.
Those who were not responsible for the personal injury will receive the largest payout in compensation.
What happens if somebody dies from an injury?
The worst possible outcome from a personal injury is death. If this is the case then a family member can represent the individual who died.
It is then their responsibility to complain and make a compensation claim. At injurylawyers4u, we make this whole process simple and straightforward. Contact us today on 0333 400 4445 to find out more about making your personal injury claim.
