{"id":5778,"date":"2011-02-01T14:35:42","date_gmt":"2011-02-01T13:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=5778"},"modified":"2011-02-01T14:36:24","modified_gmt":"2011-02-01T13:36:24","slug":"claiming-for-compensation-%e2%80%93-3-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2011\/02\/01\/claiming-for-compensation-%e2%80%93-3-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Claiming for Compensation \u2013 3 Years!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Ultimately, if you have been in an accident that wasn\u2019t your fault, it\u2019s likely that you have a claim for compensation<\/a> for any injuries and suffering. When to claim is entirely up to you. But we\u2019d be doing you a diss-service if we didn\u2019t let you know that there is a time limit for claiming \u2013 so, if you\u2019re considering putting it off, you might want to think again!<\/p>\n

In most common claims, you have three years from the date of the accident in which to make a claim<\/em><\/strong>. But realistically, the sooner you do it, the better! Even though you have three years, if you leave it too long, vital evidence in the hands of those responsible may disappear<\/em><\/strong> over time. CCTV footage is normally retained for 2 \u2013 4 weeks<\/em><\/strong> at most nowadays. Witness information is always great to have \u2013 but you don\u2019t want to risk losing touch with a witness<\/em><\/strong> (say, if they move address) or the witness forgetting the key information <\/em><\/strong>over time.<\/p>\n

The first thing you should always do (to protect your position a great deal more!) is see your GP or attend a local walk in centre or hospital ASAP<\/em><\/strong>. Explain to medical staff in considerable detail how your injuries were caused. They should note the details down on to your medical records \u2013 which is great for evidence later on down the line of the claim.
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You may find you need treatment \u2013 perhaps a little physiotherapy or an intense course with a chiropractor. With a good no win no fee lawyer<\/a>, private medical care should come as a standard<\/em><\/strong>. So, if you want to avoid waiting around, claim as soon as you can to enjoy the benefits of private medical treatment at no costs to you.<\/p>\n

I speak to the majority of our new clients here at The Injury Lawyers<\/a> \u2013 and reasons for delay usually follow a linear pattern.<\/p>\n