If you suffer a serious injury as a result of a road accident, at work or elsewhere, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim.
What is a serious injury?
A serious injury can occur at any time, in any circumstance. You may have suffered an injury in the workplace, as a road user or in a public place.
Serious or life-changing injuries are generally those that result in you having to undergo lengthy/ongoing medical treatment and/or multiple hospital visits and having significant time away from work. While serious injuries are assessed on a case-by-case basis, they generally include injuries such as:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Head and brain injuries
- Amputation
- Major trauma including multiple fractures/broken bones
- Loss of sight
- Burns
- Psychological injuries
What compensation can be awarded?
Compensation may be awarded for the immediate impact of your injuries and the longer term, including the associated financial implications. Compensation may include:
- General damages to compensate for the pain, suffering and overall impact on the quality of life caused by the injury.
- Special damages to cover the financial losses and expenses the individual has incurred or will incur due to the injury, for example:
- Loss of income (past and future)
- Medical expenses (treatment, rehabilitation, etc.)
- Care costs (even if provided by family/friends)
- Home adaptations
- Transportation costs
Factors affecting the compensation amount you might receive include:
- The specific type and severity of the injury
- The long-term impact on your physical and mental health
- Your pre-injury earnings and employment prospects
- Your need for future care, treatment, or adaptations
How can CAPA LAW Solicitors help?
Due to their complex nature, compensation claims for serious injury cases are not quickly resolved. They require comprehensive investigation and the gathering of evidence, often compiled over a prolonged period, to ensure the injured person will be adequately provided for in the future.
Working closely with specialised medical experts, care and rehabilitation providers and legal counsel, we are committed to helping clients navigate the immediate aftermath of an accident that results in serious injuries, and the long haul. Our objective is to ensure that you or your loved one receive maximum compensation and the necessary support and assistance to help achieve optimum recovery in the circumstances.
To help you focus on your recovery, CAPA LAW Solicitors provides a No Win No Fee service to ease the worry about legal fees. We know how important your claim is – accordingly, it will be dealt with by an experienced, qualified solicitor at partner level. Strict time limits apply for pursuing a compensation claim so we recommend obtaining prompt legal advice.
If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury and would like more information about making a serious accident injury claim, contact CAPA LAW Solicitors, Liverpool/Wirral on 0151 662 0345 or email: [email protected].