Am I eligible to make a personal injury claim?
If you were injured in an accident and are not at fault, you might be eligible for compensation. With personal injury claims, the injured party takes legal action against the other party responsible for the accident. In most cases, the compensation money is paid out from the other party’s insurance company unless both parties decide to settle without instructing personal injury lawyers. Most personal injury claims agree upon a “No Win No Fee” basis; if your claim is unsuccessful you don’t have to pay a penny.
You can begin a personal injury claim if you or a loved one has been hurt in any kind of accident in the following circumstances:
- The incident happened within the last three years
- The accident-related injury caused you to suffer financially as well as physically.
- The accident was not your fault.
What information do I need for a successful personal injury claim?
Medical Report
After being involved in an accident, you must visit a doctor as soon as you can an for accident-related injury assessment. Even if you don’t believe you’ve been seriously injured and do not need urgent care, it’s important to get checked out and obtain a medical report. The medical report serves as vital evidence of your injuries if you wish to take legal action against the other party.
Police Report
The police report often contains vital information about the crash and the people/vehicles/property involved. The police report will also include statements from drivers, passengers, and witnesses and a sketch of the incident (location, path of vehicles, point of collision). The report may also exhibit the police officer’s conclusions of how or why the accident might have happened.
Witness Statements
At the scene of the incident, try to obtain contact details of multiple witnesses. It might be the last thing on your mind, but your PI solicitor will later be able to track down witnesses to provide statements that will serve to strengthen your claim. Evidence is paramount to a successful claim, so don’t miss this important step. The more witness statements, the better!
Bills that have accumulated as a result of the accident
Make sure you keep a record of any bills that have mounted up due to the accident. This can include medical bills, physio, and any household replacement services if you need someone to clean your house, take care of your children, or otherwise take care of your personal needs.
Note down your loss of earnings
If your injuries have caused you to miss work, keep note of your loss of earnings. To successfully claim for loss of earnings try to get as much evidence as possible. For example, providing previous payslips can demonstrate how much wages you have been unable to earn due to your injuries. You can also claim for future loss of earnings too, depending on the severity of your injuries.
Evidence, evidence and more evidence!
The more evidence you have, the higher the likelihood of winning! The downfall for a lot of personal injury claims is a lack of evidence, so being prepared will work in your favor.
Get in touch
At TDP Solicitors, we understand how accident-related injuries can cause people to lose their confidence. No amount of compensation money will ever make up for the trauma experienced, but it can contribute towards expensive medical bills and therapy should you need it. To find out more information about our No Win No Fee compensation process, please call our team of friendly, professional personal injury solicitors today on 0151 242 5111.