Personal injury claims are something that many people will never have to consider. It is the legal process around claiming for an accident that was someone else’s fault.

Put simply, a personal injury claim allows the claimant to recover compensation from the person or party responsible for the injury.

Most commonly, but not exclusively, personal injury claims cover three categories: road, workplace and medical negligence. In fact, road traffic accidents make up nearly 50% of all personal injury claims.

If you think you may meet the criteria for a personal injury claim, here is more information on the cases in which we offer our expert support.

Road traffic accidents (RTAs)

A significant amount of the UK’s personal injury claims are from road traffic accidents. If you are a driver or passenger involved in a collision, a pedestrian hit by a vehicle or on a cycle or motorcycle – this could be the basis for an RTA personal injury claim.

When the accident is not your fault, a claim can be the first step to gaining compensation for the impact the accident may have had on your life.

Most commonly, road traffic accidents are one of the following:

  • Rear end collisions
  • Collisions at junctions or roundabouts
  • Lane-changing collisions
  • Collisions caused by overtaking
  • Excessive speed
  • Failing to indicate
  • Collisions caused by uninsured drivers
  • Drunk drivers
  • Hit-and-run accidents

Accidents in the workplace

Employers have a legal duty of care to protect the health and safety of their staff whilst they are in the workplace. However, no matter how committed employers are to health and safety regulations, accidents are still possible.

If you become injured in the workplace, you may want to consider a personal injury claim. Our expert solicitors can review your circumstances and provide guidance on the potential basis for a personal injury claim.

Most commonly, workplace accidents are one of the following:

  • Slips, trips and falls (ground or from height)
  • Insufficient training
  • Defective equipment/machinery
  • Manual handling injuries
  • Dangerous working practices
  • Occupational illnesses

Medical negligence

Medical negligence is used to describe accidents, poor care or misdiagnoses. Medical negligence can have a significant impact on lives. It could be negligence via NHS health practices or private health suppliers – and includes administered treatment in hospitals, GP surgeries, health centres and your home.

However, there are some fundamental differences between a personal injury claim and a medical negligence claim. They are both the result of negligence, but a number of factors will need to be considered and assessed in order to decide what kind of claim is most applicable for your case.

Most commonly, medical negligence claims are a result of the following:

  • Misdiagnosis, or delay in diagnosis of disease (cancer, diabetes, meningitis, stroke and many more)
  • Surgical error, with subsequent further health issues or injuries as a result
  • Prescription or treatment errors

How we can help you

We will arrange for you to undergo an independent medical report, which is essential in providing unbiased evidence of your injuries. Your doctor will carry out a thorough medical examination, discussing your health since the accident or injury. They will then write up a full report which will be submitted to the defendant.

Our no-win-no-fee personal injury solicitors have decades of experience in claiming rightful compensation for individuals who have suffered from an unfortunate injury that was not their fault.

Most cases will be settled between insurers and solicitors – however, there is a risk you may need to attend court as part of your claim. In some cases where our solicitors feel that your case can be won, we will ask if you would like to proceed further and we can take the defendant to court. However, it is only a very small percentage of claims end up going to court.

Sound familiar? We can help you

Andrew & Andrew Solicitors in Portsmouth have extensive experience in personal claims compensations and operate on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.

Our team have delivered fantastic results for personal injury claims in Portsmouth and across the South.

We are here to help, whenever you are ready. To get started, please talk to our team.

Andrew & Andrew Solicitors proudly serve clients across Hampshire from our Portsmouth, Emsworth, and Wickham offices.