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What are Damages?
Introduction to Personal Injury Damages
What can I claim Personal Injury Damages for?
Types of Personal Injury Damages
How long will my Damages Claim take and how much will I be awarded?
More information about Damages Claims
Damages Claim Advice
How to start a Claim for Damages
When referring to a personal injury claim, the word 'damages' means the same as the word 'compensation'.
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident and suffer an injury or develop an illness as a result of another person’s negligence, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim for damages.
If you believe you have a claim for personal injury damages and would like some more information about our service, contact us on 08000 224 224.
A claim for personal injury damages can arise from all sorts of different circumstances including a car accident, an accident at work or even clinical negligence. Claims for damages can also be for illnesses and diseases as well as for injuries.
You can obviously claim damages for the pain and suffering you have sustained as a result of your accident or illness and medical evidence will be used to support this part of your personal injury claim. Notes may be gathered from your own medical records and it may also be necessary for you to visit a private medical specialist.
You will also be entitled to claim damages for lost earnings and this includes any future earnings if your injury is serious enough to prevent you working later in life. Likely future promotions and pensions will also be taken into account.
You will be entitled to claim damages for any expenses which are necessary to aid your recovery such as medication costs, nursing care and rehabilitation costs. You will also be entitled to claim damages for modifications to your house or car if these are necessary to your condition.
In cases involving injured Public Service Workers, who cannot return to work, such as police officers, nurses or fire-fighters, additional damages may be awarded for loss of congenial employment. This is awarded on the basis that their employment was “more than just a job” to them.
In cases involving a fatality, additional damages will be awarded for funeral expenses and compensation will be awarded to any living relatives, such as spouses or children, who were dependent on the deceased for their income and time.
If you would like us to review the individual circumstances of your accident or illness to let you know if we can help you with a claim for damages on a cost-free basis complete one of our online compensation claim forms.
Thompsons Solicitors will always endeavour to obtain the maximum amount of damages for you in the minimum amount of time.
As with all personal injury compensation claims, you would need to prove that your injury, illness or disease was caused as a result of the negligence of another party and once you appoint a personal injury solicitor, they will assist you in compiling your evidence and presenting it to the third party insurers.
Every personal injury damages claim is very different and while some are settled within a matter of months, others can take years. Most cases are settled out of Court; however, some will need to progress this far.
If you would like to find out whether we can help you with a damages claim on a cost free basis, telephone us on 08000 224 224.
If you or someone you know thinks they have a valid damages claim, telephone us now for accurate advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.