{"id":5860,"date":"2011-02-07T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2011-02-07T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=5860"},"modified":"2011-02-07T11:00:37","modified_gmt":"2011-02-07T10:00:37","slug":"claiming-for-compensation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2011\/02\/07\/claiming-for-compensation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Claiming for Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"OK \u2013 so how does it work? There are so many ways you can end up being injured in an accident through no fault of your own; but does that mean you have a claim for compensation<\/a><\/em><\/strong>? Well, it all depends on what\u2019s happened…<\/p>\n

You\u2019re Not at Fault \u2013 Who IS at Fault?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a key question. To be able to claim for compensation, someone else, whether it\u2019s a company or a person, has to be at fault for your injuries<\/em><\/strong>. There doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be malice involved \u2013 accidents can easily happen through the negligence of someone else. But either way, if you are injured because someone else has failed you, you may well have a claim for compensation!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Road Accidents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The most common form of injury claim \u2013 they unfortunately happen all the time. It\u2019s so easy for a driver to lose concentration and pull out of a side road, or fail to stop and crash in to the back of you<\/em><\/strong>. If you are injured in a road accident<\/a> that wasn\u2019t your fault, instruct an independent injury lawyer<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to represent you for your claim.
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Little hint though – Ensure to avoid letting your insurers refer your claim to an unknown solicitor<\/em><\/strong> for a fee \u2013 sometimes known as Legal Expense Insurance or Legal Protection<\/em><\/strong>. The solicitor that buys your case has less money to spend on you and your claim<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 it can be devastating<\/span><\/em><\/strong>! And avoid dealing with the third party insurers directly who will likely try and under settle your claim as quickly as they can!<\/p>\n

Work Accidents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another common accident: There are so many health and safety rules and regulations that your employer should abide by stringently. Your working area must be safe and free from hazard<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 e.g. \u00a0All walkways must be clear and accessible. If you slip or trip<\/a>, you can make a claim!<\/em><\/strong> If you have to lift heavy and \/ or awkward objects you should be given thorough Manual Handling Training<\/em><\/strong>, and all manual handling tasks should be thoroughly risk assessed<\/em><\/strong>. Your employer should endeavour to provide you with equipment where possible to limit the amount of manual handling<\/em><\/strong>, and you should always have assistance<\/em><\/strong> for larger objects!<\/p>\n

If you work in a more manual job – say, a builder, or a factory worker – you should be provided with good quality personal protective equipment<\/em><\/strong> if you need to handle dangerous or hot substances, or use sharp instruments. If you work with equipment, you should be thoroughly trained<\/em><\/strong>, and emergency stop buttons should be accessible<\/em><\/strong> and numerous.<\/p>\n

If you are injured due to the actions of a fellow employee, you can still claim from your employers<\/em><\/strong>, whom are vicariously liable for all of their employees\u2019 actions<\/em><\/strong>. So, panic over! You can still claim from your employers insurance.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Accidents in a Premises (Shops, supermarkets, pubs, clubs)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you slip on some surface water left on the floor, or trip over a faulty piece of flooring or an object negligently left in a walkway, you can claim from the owner of the premises<\/em><\/strong>. Under the Occupiers Liability Act, you can claim if you are injured in a building or an area owned by someone else if they have failed in the common duty of care they have for your safety.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When CAN\u2019T You Claim?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s likely you cannot make a claim if the accident is your own fault. If you accidentally drove in to the back of someone, you are the party at fault. If you fail to follow instructions and training at work and end up being injured, it\u2019s your fault. In circumstances where your injuries are caused by your own negligence, you are unable to claim.<\/p>\n

An \u201cact of God\u201d, or a natural occurrence can also have an effect. If you\u2019re walking down the street in gale force winds and you are blown over, you are the victim of an unfortunate accident. So, if you live around the midlands, I\u2019d take care out and about! The winds have been battering The Injury Lawyers<\/a> HQ for two days now!<\/p>\n

You can still claim if you were only partly to blame however. As long as there is someone partially or fully responsible, you can make a claim for compensation<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For further advice about claiming for compensation, feel free to get in touch<\/a> for a free and friendly no obligation chat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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