A general damages for accident compensation claims is the term used to describe compensation items that can't be calculated accurately and should be assessed. The value of constituents of this part of the claim are worked out using a combination of the experience of sums granted in previously decided cases and by using written guidelines published by The Judicial Studies Review Board. If accident compensation claims go to a court hearing then the judge might also use his own personal experience with regards to awards for similar injuries made in his court previously. Accident damages under this heading include suffering and pain, loss of amenity that is loss of previously enjoyed life style and loss of advantage on the open job market in the future caused by a long term injury. There are a number of other less common items that are assessed rather than calculated and they are included in this part of the accident compensation claims.
Special damages for accident compensation claims signifies compensation for losses that could be accurately calculated as financial losses and expenses brought on by the accident. This category includes wages losses, damage to property, expenses associated with the claim and a whole host of other items that are usually proved in court by the production of invoices or estimates for the specific item concerned. Any one involved in an accident will probably be expected to fully document this part of the claim by the production of all relevant paperwork.
There's a general limitation period during which accident compensation claims must be either settled or issued in a court of law. Three years is given although there are exceptions to this and the court has a wide discretion to extend the time. Most accident compensation claims must be resolved and settled within an eighteen month period. However, this can largely rely on the nature of the injury involved and the length of time if takes to reach either whole recovery of a stable position whereby an accurate prognosis for the future effects is usually assessed by a medical consultant, thereby allowing accurate assessment of the appropriate accident compensation claims may be calculated.
If you were involved in an accident which was not your fault, then you can certainly make accident compensation claims against the other persons negligence. You can seek the help of a specialized solicitor in making accident compensation claims to process your case and to make possible claims in your stead.