Medical Malpractice

When you have suffered a personal injury from an accident that was not your fault you may want to pursue a claim for personal injury compensation. Why? Because a compensation award can help you to have a better quality of life, provide for your family if you are no longer able to work, allow you to make life changes, pay your expenses and compensate you for any lost earnings or potential future lost earnings. An accident can have a dramatic impact on your life and although compensation cannot turn back the clock it can help you move forward.

But how do you go about pursuing a personal injury claim?

The key to a successful claim is good legal advice. Don't rush into signing contracts with "ambulance chasers" or people who hassle you when you're still in hospital recovering, look for a specialist personal injury lawyer who has expertise in your type of claim and who has a good reputation. Companies who use hard-sell tactics and who try and pressure you are not reputable companies and should be avoided.

Whatever your type of claim, there will be a personal injury lawyer who has the knowledge and expertise to build your case, and often they will be able to work on a no win no fee basis, also called a "conditional agreement". This type of agreement means that you will not have to pay your solicitor if they lose the case and if you are successful with your case your solicitor's fees will be paid by the other side, along with all court fees. Your solicitor will also be able to advise you on insurance to cover court costs.

We can put you in touch with expert personal injury solicitors, with no obligation, to get your claim started. Once you are in contact with one, they will be able to advise you on your case, on the likelihood of success and what your potential compensation award may be. To win the case, you and your solicitor will need to prove that you suffered an injury and that it was caused by someone else's negligence or fault. Your award will be determined by the severity of your injury or illness, and also by the expenses or financial hardship that you have suffered as a result of the injury. These things can be proved by medical records, accident reports, receipts and payslips, so any paperwork you have got should be handed over to your solicitor. They will tell you what they need.

The following is a list of accidents that you may be able to claim for, as long as you have suffered a significant injury and as long as someone else is to blame:-

• Whiplash injuries
• Road Traffic Accidents
• Work Accidents
• Industrial diseases
• Birth Injury
• Medical negligence or malpractice
• Injuries caused by out-of-date or defective products
• Criminal injury
• Discrimination in the workplace
• Unfair dismissal
• Sport injuries or spectator injuries
• Dog attacks
• Slips, trips or falls

This list is not exhaustive and any accident that was caused by someone else and that caused you mental/emotional or physical injury could be claimed for. It is imperative that you seek advice as soon as you possibly can so that no evidence is lost and so details are fresh in the minds of any witnesses whose statements you will be relying on. Many types of accidents also have a deadline and have to be claimed for within a certain amount of time.

Speaking to a specialist personal injury solicitor can help ease the stress of your accident because you will be able to let them get on with their job while you concentrate on getting better. A no win no fee agreement will also take the financial risk and worry out of claiming.