On what grounds can you claim compensation for accidental and personal injury?

With legal solicitors following the policy ‘no win, no fee’, it is now easy to claim for almost any sort of compensation. If your solicitor manages to pay you or the family the calculated compensation, they get a percentage of the total amount. However, if he fails to acquire any compensation, they get ‘no fee.’

Events which could be covered:

1. Road Traffic Accidents: If a person is a victim of a road accident in which they are innocent, they can claim for compensation. Under such compensation, the person gets covered for their injuries and also the damage caused to their vehicle, if any. Also, the loss of income in the recovery period could be covered. The claim has to be made within 3 years from the date of an accident. However, it could be extended if the person was not 18 years old at that time.
2. Slip & Trip: These include tripping over an object or an obstacle and falling and getting an injury. Accidents such as tripping over uneven pavement, sliding over ice, etc. could be covered. The claim has to be made within 3 years from the date of an accident. However, it is advisable to make the claim immediately after the accident. This could be extended if the person was not 18 years old at that time.
3. Accident at Work: Any sort of mishap at a work place leading to injuries can be called for compensation. The place where a person works is entitled to protect him and the other employees. Therefore the insurance company has to pay for the medical bills, the loss of income during the recovery period, etc. The claim can be made within 3 years from the date of accident.
4. Medical Negligence: Medical negligence includes surgical errors, incorrect diagnosis or the failure to interpret any illness on time, inadequate treatment after an extensive operation, etc. The claim entitles the victim to compensation to recover from any physical pain, the psychological trauma and financial loss. To file a medical negligence claim, one must have all the possible medical reports given by the hospital.
5. Criminal Injuries: A person assaulted by a criminal act can claim for compensation. This would cover his hospital bills, the loss of income in his recovery period, etc. The claim can be made within 3 years from the date of accident.