Types of personal injury claim

Today in Britain it is possible to seek compensation for injuries arising from a range of different types of accidents, so long as they were not the fault of the victim. Although the number of “minor” injuries caused by traffic accidents in Britain dropped by 30% in the period from 1998 to 2007, more and more people are making claims for compensation for their injuries. Over 2 million cases were made for compensation arising from car accidents during this decade (source; Association of British Insurers) and over £2 billion was paid out in claims for motor accidents each year. Of course, road traffic accidents are not the only type of personal injury claim. Accidents at work, such as those arising from faulty machinery or from slipping on a wet, unmarked surface, or even on holiday are sadly extremely common.

It is also possible to make claims for medical negligence or criminal injury compensation. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) states that nearly 80,000 claims are made by those who have experienced an injury as a victim of crime each year. It is possible to successfully make a compensation claim even if the perpetrator has not been caught. Lastly, defective product claims are becoming more common. Injury caused by faulty products, particularly to children, is a serious concern as faults found in one piece of equipment may often be found in others. For further advice and information, contact a reputable specialist law firm.