Personal injury advice from
Thompsons Solicitors
Injury Claim
You may be entitled to make an injury claim if you have suffered a personal injury in an accident that was someone else’s fault. Our expert injury claim solicitors have a wealth of experience in recovering compensation for the victims of accidents and can provide you with accident claim advice and assistance.
Contact The Legal Line on 0800 0328511, or by completing an injury claim enquiry form online for a confidential, no-obligation consultation.
Injury Claim Advice
At The Legal Line, our specialist injury claim lawyers operate from a network of offices throughout the UK. We aim to provide the best, most efficient service possible and we are always sympathetic to the needs of our clients.
How Do I Make an Injury Claim?
In order to make an injury claim, it is necessary to show that the injury you suffered was in some way caused by the negligence of someone else, or they failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it or a breach of a statutory regulation or requirement. This may be, for example, your employer if you were involved in an accident at work, another driver in a road accident, the owner of a shop, or a local council if you sustained an injury in a public place.
You should seek legal advice at the earliest opportunity, whereupon your lawyer will collate all of the necessary evidence and advise you on the best way to proceed. This will usually mean approaching the insurers of the person or company responsible to negotiate a compensation settlement. In a small percentage of injury claim cases it is necessary to commence court proceedings, if the defendant does not admit liability or a suitable amount of damages cannot be agreed upon. This is no cause for concern however, as your lawyer will handle the case on your behalf and keep you informed along every step of the way.
Injury Claim Solicitors
If you are considering making an injury claim, you will want to be sure that you receive the best possible legal advice at what can be a difficult time. You should always choose a reputable, experienced lawyer who specialises in personal injury claims, such as The Legal Line's lawyers.
Our lawyers include members of the Law Society's Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme, Law Society's Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, Headway, The Spinal Injuries Association and avma Action Against Medical Accidents.
Injury Claim Time Limits
The law places certain time limits on bringing your injury claim. In accident cases, this is 3 years from the date of the accident (or 3 years from your 18th birthday if you were a child at the time). In industrial disease cases the 3 years begins from the time you were diagnosed or ought to have known that you were suffering from an illness.
There is a 2 year time limit for making a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority if you suffer injury as a result of an assault.
Different limitation periods may apply to injury claims for accidents abroad, accidents on board aeroplanes or accidents on ships, so it is important to seek advice from a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible.
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