Personal Injury Claims

In the United Kingdom, personal injury claims are a form of legal action. It allows an individual who has suffered harm or injury due to negligence or intentional wrongdoing to seek compensation for their losses from the responsible party.

What Types Of Personal Injury Claims Can We Help With?

Here’s a breakdown of the types of personal injury claims that we can help you with:

Accidents at Work

This category includes injuries sustained in the workplace due to unsafe conditions, lack of proper training, or negligence on the part of the employer. It can range from minor incidents to severe accidents leading to long-term disability, or even fatalities.

Public Liability Claim

This involves accidents that occur in public places such as parks, shopping centres, or on public transportation. Property owners or entities responsible for public spaces may be held accountable for injuries caused by their negligence.

How Long Do I Have To Make A Personal Injury Claim?

The time frame within which one can make a personal injury claim is subject to a legal principle known as the “limitation period.”

This period specifies the maximum duration after an incident during which a claim must be initiated. The limitation period for personal injury claims in the UK is typically three years from the date of the accident.

However, there are exceptions to this standard limitation period:

Cases Involving Minors

For individuals who were under the age of 18 at the time of the incident, the three-year limitation period does not begin until they turn 18. This means they have until their 21st birthday to file a claim.

Mental Capacity

In cases where the injured party lacks mental capacity, there is no time limit for making a claim. The limitation period only starts once the individual regains capacity.

In both scenarios above, a litigation friend can make a claim on the injured person’s behalf.

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