Some accidents can cause multiple injuries, and you’re entitled to compensation for them all, provided the other party’s negligence caused them. Your injuries might all be physical, such as lacerations combined with broken bones, or they might be physical and psychological. In addition, your injuries may also cause long-term issues, ...
You can still claim compensation for injuries suffered in an accident if you were partly responsible. This is known as ‘contributory negligence’. It’s up to a Defendant to raise and prove contributory negligence. If they succeed in establishing that you were partly to blame for your injuries, you’re still entitled ...
When you’re injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, part of your compensation will cover your ‘pain, suffering, and loss of amenity’. While it will be awarded as one sum, this aspect of your compensation can be broken down into one amount for your pain and suffering and another ...
If you were injured while on a package holiday, you may be able to claim compensation from your tour operator. Some common holiday accidents include swimming pool accidents caused by poor maintenance, road traffic accidents on sightseeing tours, and slips, trips, and falls on wet hotel floors. Even if the ...
You’re entitled to compensation if an accident for which you weren’t to blame worsened a pre-existing medical condition. It doesn’t matter that the other party couldn’t be expected to know about your condition; if their negligence worsened it, they must compensate you accordingly. Claims involving pre-existing medical conditions can be ...
If the other party denies liability, you’ll need to prove they were to blame for your accident. To do so, we’ll rely on evidence that we and you gather, such as photographs of the scene and your injuries, medical reports, and lay witness accounts. In particularly complex cases, we might ...
Personal injury claims sometimes take a while to resolve. In recognition of this, and to cater for the Claimant’s financial needs pending resolution of their case, the law allows Claimants to apply for an interim payment to assist them financially. You can apply for an interim payment to cover losses ...
Nobody should be out of pocket due to an accident that wasn’t their fault. Personal injury compensation is intended to put you back in the position you would have been in had your accident not occurred. If your injury renders you unable to work and contribute towards your pension, you’re ...
Medico-legal experts are medical professionals who help with personal injury claims by giving an expert opinion on your injuries. They’re often Consultant Surgeons, GPs, or specialists, such as neurologists, psychologists, or orthopaedic experts. We’ll choose the right expert based on the type of injury you’ve suffered. They’ll medically examine you ...
Selecting the right personal injury solicitor is crucial for the success of your claim. Look for a firm with a strong track record of successful personal injury claims, such as Mooneerams, a multi-award-winning firm with over 20 years of experience helping individuals in Cardiff, South Wales and further afield. At ...
