All You Need To Know About Accident Claims In The Uk

Injuries due to an accident may result from a slip

, trip, or fall and can often be devastating to the injured person and his or her concerned family. In the event of you or your loved one having the misfortune of being involved in an accident, you have the right to file an accident claim.

An accident can occur at just about any location and at any time, be it your workplace, supermarket, restaurant, or while driving down the highway. There are sufficient laws in the UK to protect the public and impose charges and fines on those deemed responsible for an accident, if they happen to own or maintain a public place. Laws apply to employers of privately owned establishments and even local councils that are responsible for maintain roads and pavements.

An accident can have long lasting consequences such as physical impairment and even time off work. Missing work simply translates to less wages, or no pay at all, if your company doesn't offer much in terms of sick leave. This would put you in a precarious financial position.

Accident claims can help pay for all the pain and suffering that you may incur due to an accident and will cover loss of earnings, medical expenses, and in many instances - even the equipment you may have been using at the time.

In order to make a stronger case for any accident claim, you must take a few important steps. To begin with, take a photograph of the area and highlight the circumstances that lead to the injury. Make sure to note the contact details of any witnesses who were present at the location and anyone else that may have also been injured. Report the accident to relevant personnel such as your manager at work, the local council (in case you are injured in a public place) or the police (when you are involved in a road accident).

Making an accident claim is your right and you ought not to feel embarrassed and let the incident go unreported. You are entitled to seek compensation, which will go a long way in helping the public become aware of their rights too. Following an accident there may be drastic changes to your lifestyle, while the recovery period could be a long drawn out process. According to UK law, you have three years to file for an accident claim. The accident needs to be entirely or partly someone else's fault in order to be eligible for compensation.

A general myth is that filing a claim for compensation costs a lot of money. This is not true since there are several options open to the public in the UK. A 'no win no fee' accident claim entitles you to pay your solicitor's fees and expenses only if you win the case. If you lose the case, you do not have to pay. Your solicitor will guide you through the entire process including all the paperwork involved in filing the accident claim. The chances of receiving better compensation are much brighter when you seek the advice of a professional solicitor.

by: Tom Jones

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