Using your medical records in support of your claim

When you have been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you can suffer both physical and emotional injuries. Some injuries may result you in being hospitalised, seek treatment from a medical professional and have to take various medication.

When it comes to claiming for compensation, all of this information will be taken into consideration. Your solicitor will make sure that all of this information is documented in your case for compensation. You will need to provide your medical records for your compensation claims so that your solicitor has evidence to work with.

You are well within your rights to claim for compensation for the injuries you have sustained. Those who are responsible for your injuries should pay for what they have done to you and see how much pain and suffering you have gone through because of their actions.

Many people do not realise the consequences of their behaviour until somebody is hurt or injured. This is why you should claim for compensation, to make them realise that they cannot get away with hurting people and causing upset and injury to individuals.

Medical negligence is an unfortunate occurrence

Medical negligence is an unfortunate occurrence, which thankfully does not happen to many people. However if it has happened to you, it is worthwhile finding out your legal position. Quite often medical negligence can be traumatic and stressful for all of those involved.

There are solicitors who specifically deal with cases of medical negligence. They will be able to give you advice about whether to pursue a case for compensation. Whether you have suffered at the hands of an irresponsible surgeon, or a routine operation went drastically wrong, your solicitor will be on hand to advise you.

You will need to obtain a copy of your medical record to help strengthen your case and to aid your solicitor. You want to make sure that you have a solid case for compensation. Your solicitor will work hard on your case medical negligence to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

In addition to your medical record, you should keep a record of any additional medical advice you have had to have, as well as any alternative treatments. This will help to strengthen your case against the hospital or doctor who neglected your health and well being.

Another claimant helped

Injured at work - another client helped

We have just completed a cracker of a work accident (employment liability) claim. The client came to us having sustained nasty ankle and knee injuries in a fall at his work place. He worked for a leading UK supermarket chain at their distribution depot. The client stated that the lighting was in a terrible state, with numerous bulbs out of action and those that were still working had been knocked around by reversing lorries and didn't light the correct areas. As a conscientious member of staff, he had the foresight to bring this to his employers attention so that they could repair the dodgy lighting and reduce the risk of an accident. Unfortunately, despite this complaint and numerous reminders, no repair work was carried out and sure enough, the client fell heavily whilst working due to the lack of light and sustained nasty injuries keeping him off work, in pain and heavily out of pocket for many months.

Checklist

When the client called us, we thought he had a strong claim. The liability certainly wasn't an issue, so we had to check two key factors. Firstly, we needed to know that the accident was recorded officially. Thankfully, the client was on the ball and had ensured that the correct details of the accident were entered in the employers official accident book. The client even has a copy of this entry. Secondly, we needed to confirm that the client has been treated by a professional qualified medic and that his medical records will confirm this. Again, all was well, as the client had been to A&E before being dealt with in out-patient clinics, seeing his GP and also had undergone a course of physiotherapy. We were only too happy to confirm that this kind of accident claim was exactly what the No Win No Fee system had been set up for and that we were the perfect company for him to place his claim with. Having explained our way of working and discussed the likely process that he would go through in order to get to a point when his claim was settled, the client confirmed that he was happy to go ahead and we completed our claim application file.

No Win No Fee Solicitor - the dream claim

This is the kind of claim that our specialist Personal Injury Panel Solicitors love. It ticks all the boxes. Liability is as solid as a rock, the accident is fully recorded and the client is a reliable and trustworthy individual. Solicitors love the work accident claims as the law is so clear on the responsibilities of employers and employees regarding health and safety in the workplace. In this instance, the employer has clearly failed in their duty of care towards their staff and our client. Our client reported the lighting issue as an accident waiting to happen and then reminded the employer many times. Unfortunately, because they failed to take action and failed to heed their employees warnings, they are now liable for the compensation of our clients losses and injuries.

Have you sustained injuries at work?

Direct 2 Solicitors Ltd have specialist knowledge of handling work accident claims. As a claims Management company, we handle the full spectrum of Personal Injury claims - all on a No Win No Fee basis. If you have had an accident at work, or in any other situation and you feel that someone else is at fault for the state that you are now in, please call us. Our expert knowledge may well be the route to getting you compensated so that your loss of wages gets covered and you are given the financial settlement that reduces the stress placed upon you and your family. We can never re-write history and prevent an accident that has already happened, but we can prevent them happening again. Call us today.

Who you gonna call?

Direct 2 Solicitors are approved for Regulated Claims Management Services by the Ministry of Justice (Authorisation CRM 3364), check the regulators web site www.claimsregulation.gov.uk and are also members of the Claims Standards Council. We offer genuine peace of mind, honesty and a friendly caring service.

If you need of a reliable and approved Claims Management Company to manage your accident compensation claim, look no further. Email us at webenquiries@direct2solicitorsltd.co.uk, call us on 0800 9177456, or get us to call you, using the big blue "Call me back" box at the top right of this page.