Personal Injury FAQ

Every year, many people suffer personal injuries, whether in public places, on the road, or even at work. For many people, these personal injuries can cause massive inconvenience, considerable pain and discomfort and can mean having to take time off work. This is why those who fall victim to such injuries, may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

If your personal injury has resulted from someone else's negligence and was through no fault of your own, it may be possible to claim damages. This means that you could claim compensation, not only for any financial losses that you may have suffered, but also for the pain, inconvenience and trauma that the incident may have caused.

Some commonly asked questions relating to personal injury compensation include:

      How do I know if I'm able to claim compensation for personal injury? Many people are unsure as to when and whether they are entitled to make a compensation claim for personal injury. If you are not sure where you stand, it is best to speak to experts such as those at Injury Lawyers 4U who can advise on the strength of your case based on the details you provide.

      What steps do I need to take to make a claim? You should make sure you have gathered as much information relating to the incident that resulted in the personal injury. This means details of when and where it happened, what caused it, and how it has affected you. You should then contact a legal expert to provide the information and he or she will advise on the next step.

      How quickly should I get things moving? It is best to act as quickly as possible following an accident. Firstly, things will be fresh in your mind, so you are less likely to miss out any important details. However, you also need to consider that there are time limits in place, which is often three years, and time often goes by far more quickly than people realise.

      When will my personal injury claim be settled? It is impossible to say exactly how long it will take to settle a claim, as each individual case can vary. This can be based on the level of injury, the company you are claiming from, whether or not you turn down initial offers and many other factors.

While the area of personal injury can be a confusing one for those who have never had to deal with it before, there are legal experts who can help every step of the way. This is why it is important to enlist the help of an experienced personal injury lawyer to ensure that the process runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.