Are there different types of personal injury claims?
Our team of personal injury lawyers are highly skilled at supporting a wide range of claims. No matter your injury or its immediate cause, if the accident was not your fault, we may be able to help. We have experience of dealing with all types of physical and psychological injury and the ways in which they occur. In each case, we’ll offer the support and advice you and your family need throughout your claim.
Accidents at work: These commonly occur because of dangerous work practices, unsafe and badly maintained machinery, inadequate training, a lack of personal protective equipment, an unsafe work environment.
Road traffic accidents: The UK’s roads are among the safest in Europe. But accidents do still happen to drivers, motorcyclists, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. These accidents can result in serious injuries and sometimes in fatalities.
Military injury claims: For anyone serving in the armed forces, there’s always a risk of being seriously injured or even killed. If this happens to you or a loved one, you may have a claim.
The types of personal injuries that occur include:
Amputation claims: These claims involve the loss of a limb as a result of significant trauma to the limb. Loss of a limb can be traumatic and devastating, resulting in lifestyle changes and the need for rehabilitation. Our specialist amputation solicitors have the experience to handle this type of personal injury claim with care and precision and to recover the compensation you need.
Brain injury claims: An injury to the brain can be complex and have a significant physical, psychological and emotional impact, which may be obvious, but it can also be subtle. The impact can be life changing for the injured person and their family with a need for significant financial support and specialist care. Our specialist brain injury solicitors have the experience and skill to deal with these complex cases.
Spinal cord injury claims: An injury to the spinal cord can be serve resulting in the loss of the use of limbs, bowel, bladder and sexual function. The impact can be devastating and life changing with the need for rehabilitation, care, need for specialist equipment and adaptations to your property. Our personal injury lawyers are specialists in dealing with spinal cord injury claims.
PTSD claims: The witnessing of a traumatic or terrifying event can also result in psychiatric injury like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which can be incredibly difficult to deal with. Our personal injury lawyers are experienced in dealing with these claims and securing the treatment support and compensation needed.
Sadly, it’s not uncommon for someone to lose their life in a serious accident. And we understand that no amount of personal injury compensation can make up for the loss of a loved one. But, if the accident is someone else’s fault, you can trust us to handle your fatal accident claim with the utmost dedication and respect. For more information, call 0370 086 8686 or send us a message.