Accidents and personal injuries

Negligent driving is often to blame for car accidents, such as drunk or distracted driving. The person who is at fault may be responsible for your injuries and losses.

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It’s helpful to understand what types of situations lead to personal injury claims, how you can recover compensation, and what a lawyer can do to help.

If you’re in the position of having had a serious accident or injury, we understand the uncertainty and upheaval it can bring. We’re here to put your best interests at heart, get you back on your feet and help you in a caring, compassionate way. We have many years’ experience handling some very difficult cases with sympathy and sensitivity.

Usually, the first step is to file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, there will be instances where the defendant’s insurance company fails to accommodate the victim’s demands adequately. Should this happen, it is possible to elevate the case to a lawsuit in civil court.

Personal injury claims arise from various situations, with some of the most common including the following:

  • Slip and fall: Slips and falls occur when you lose your footing due to a slipping or tripping hazard on someone else’s property, causing physical harm. Legal responsibility rests upon the property owner to safely maintain their property.

  • Truck accident: Truck accidents involve larger commercial vehicles, which often lead to severe injuries or fatalities due to their size and weight. These serious injury claims can be complicated because there are several parties who could be responsible.

  • Defective Products: This involves a situation where an individual gets injured as a result of using inherently dangerous or defective products. In this case, a manufacturer or distributor can be held liable for damages.

  • Medical Malpractice: If you’ve been injured due to negligence by a healthcare provider, you may be entitled to compensation. Common examples of medical malpractice include delayed diagnosis, failure to diagnose, and surgical errors. For more, visit the Medical Negligence page.

  • Wrongful Death: Wrongful death claims arise when somebody dies due to another person’s negligent actions. This can be through a car accident, slip and fall, or any other type of personal injury. The surviving family members can seek compensation for their loss.

    How We Can Help

    If you have suffered an accident and want to pursue a personal injury claim, our Dispute Resolution team can assist in recovering various types of damages to offset your financial burden. These include:

    Medical Expense: You are entitled to compensation for medical bills linked to your injuries; for example, ambulance fees, initial hospitalisation, surgeries, physical therapy sessions, and any future required treatments.

    Lost Income: If the injury impacts your ability to work, causing lost wages, you can recover compensation to reimburse you for these losses.

    Pain and Suffering: Often difficult to quantify, it’s possible to seek compensation for physical pain and discomfort endured as a result of the trauma.

    Emotional Distress: Serious accidents often leave victims emotionally rattled, leading to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and insomnia. You can seek compensation for these harms.

    Loss of Enjoyment of Life: If the injuries permanently prevent you from engaging in activities or hobbies you previously enjoyed, you may be able to recover compensation for loss of enjoyment of life.

    The amount and type of damages you can recover will be very case-specific, but these are some common examples.

    Property Damage: Should any belongings (like a vehicle or other personal property) get damaged due to the accident, you may be able to recover repair or replacement costs.

    In the majority of personal injury claims, the case can be settled before going to trial by negotiating with the defendant’s insurance company. The goal here is to get them to agree on an amount they’ll pay you for damages caused.

    If you’ve been injured and need help recovering compensation, having a personal injury lawyer by your side is essential. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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