How to Make a Personal Injury Claim

Starting a compensation claim can be a daunting process, no matter what the circumstances are. Accidents can happen to anyone, but most of us will not be prepared or know who to turn to for expert advice.

In this guide, we’re detailing how to make a personal injury claim, so you can confidently pursue any compensation you or a loved one may be entitled to.

The types of accidents that people claim compensation for vary considerably. From workplace accident claims to criminal compensation, personal injury claims require specialist knowledge and expert experience.

You may not know the full extent of your entitlement until you speak to a specialist personal injury lawyer. No one should have to deal with these incidents alone, especially when it wasn’t your fault.

What is the process?

Making an injury claim shouldn’t take up too much of your time. While it’s crucial that evidence and information are collected and shared, only minimal input from your side will be required.

Choose a lawyer

The first step in making a claim is choosing the right personal injury lawyer. At Capital Lawyers, we have extensive experience and knowledge of the legal system, which allows us to tackle a range of complex cases. In fact, we offer a 98% success rate, a 24/7 messaging service, and over 10 years of combined industry experience.

Hiring a reputable injury lawyer who has a proven track record of success will allow you to feel at ease with your case. Capital Lawyers will help guide you through the personal injury claim process and advise you on the best course of action.

Provide the dates

Due to time limits, your solicitor will ask you to provide dates. You usually have three years from the day of injury or diagnosis to make a claim. After that time, you will be unable to make a claim.

There are some exceptions to this rule, including if a claimant has sustained a serious brain injury that has affected their mental capacity. Then there is no time limit to make a claim.

Identify who is responsible

In personal injury cases, responsibility needs to be established – whether the fault lies with another individual, an organisation or local authority. Often, a failure to provide duty of care, negligence or intentional harm needs to be identified as the cause of your injury or illness.

Even if you were partially at fault, you can still claim compensation if other people were also responsible for the incident.

From there, we can establish the extent of your injury and how it has impacted your life. This will help us determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Provide evidence

In our consultation, we will carefully explain what documents and information are required to support your claim.

Providing as much evidence of your accident and the repercussions it has caused will aid your case and help you get the results you deserve quicker.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to:

• Medical reports
• Police reports
• Witness statements
• CCTV footage
• Photographs from the site of the incident

It’s also worth collecting any receipts for expenses you’ve incurred as a direct result of the incident. This can include costs for travelling to hospital appointments or the cost of having a carer.

Our team at Capital Lawyers will do all that we can to help you produce the evidence you need.

Negotiate with the other party

If we feel there is enough evidence to pursue a claim, we can then contact the other party to notify them of your claim. We’ll negotiate on your behalf to get the compensation you deserve.

It is important that you feel comfortable and in safe hands at all times. That’s why we’ll offer a free consultation to discuss your case at length and offer our services on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Many people worry that they will need to attend court. In fact, most personal injury claims are settled outside of court. In the unlikely event that your case does go to court, we will support you every step of the way.

What happens when you win your case?

If you are making a claim against a company, local authority or motorist, their insurance will pay the compensation that is due. The money will be paid directly to you or a trust in your name.

Have you recently been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault? Fill out a contact form today, and we’ll get back to you to discuss your case as soon as possible.