{"id":2745,"date":"2023-11-27T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T08:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2023-10-27T14:09:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T13:09:16","slug":"the-most-common-personal-injury-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/blog\/the-most-common-personal-injury-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"The most common personal injury claims &#8211; do you meet the criteria?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal injury claims are the legal process citizens can pursue if they find themselves hurt in an accident that was someone else&#8217;s fault. The process of a personal injury claim allows the claimant to recover compensation from the person or party responsible for the injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/services\/personal-injury\/\">no-win-no-fee personal injury solicitors<\/a> have decades of experience in claiming rightful compensation for individuals who have suffered from an unfortunate injury that was not their fault.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most commonly, but not exhaustively, 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.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Road traffic accidents (RTAs)<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large number of the UK&#8217;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 &#8211; you might be thinking about a compensation claim. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the accident is not your fault, a personal injury claim can be a viable first step to gaining compensation for the impact the accident may have had on your life.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most commonly, road traffic accidents are one of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear end collisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collisions at junctions or roundabouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lane-changing collisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collisions caused by overtaking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failing to indicate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collisions caused by uninsured drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drunk drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit-and-run accidents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Accidents in the workplace<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers have a legal duty of care to protect the health and safety of their staff whilst they are in the workplace. Unfortunately, no matter how committed employers are to health and safety regulations, accidents are still possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When employees become injured in the workplace, they may want to consider a personal injury claim. Our expert solicitors can analyse your circumstances and offer guidance on potential planning for a personal injury claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most commonly, workplace accidents are one of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slips, trips and falls (ground or from height)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defective equipment\/machinery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual handling injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dangerous working practices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupational illnesses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Medical negligence<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A term used to describe accidents, poor care or misdiagnoses, medical negligence can have a huge impact on your life. This medical negligence could be via NHS health practices or private health suppliers &#8211; and includes administered treatment in hospitals, GP surgeries, health centres and your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some fundamental differences between a personal injury claim and a medical negligence claim, however.\u00a0 They\u2019re both the result of negligence, but a number of factors will need to be determined in order to decide what kind of claim is most applicable for your case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most commonly, medical negligence claims are a result of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misdiagnosis, or delay in diagnosis of disease (cancer, diabetes, meningitis, stroke and many more)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical error, with subsequent further health issues or injuries as a result<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription or treatment errors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How we make a personal injury claim on your behalf &#8211; explained<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, we send a formal letter to the person or party responsible for your injury. 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 comprehensive examination, discussing your well-being since the accident or injury. They will then write up a full report, which will be submitted to the defendant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage, the defendant can accept responsibility for your injury and you will receive an offer of compensation. If you are happy with the offer, the case can be settled &#8211; or our personal injury solicitors can negotiate a higher account. If the case is settled in your favour, then you will receive your compensation, and the case will be closed on a positive note for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, however, the party does not accept responsibility and the case is lost, then, as we work on a no-win no, fee basis, you will not have anything to pay. However, upon your instruction or where we feel this is unfair to you, our team will negotiate on your behalf, submitting further evidence where possible. If the case is then lost, you still have nothing to pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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, a very small percentage of claims end up going to court.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Sound familiar? We can help you<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andrew &amp; Andrew Solicitors in Portsmouth have extensive experience in personal claims compensations and operate on a \u2018no win, no fee\u2019 basis. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team have delivered fantastic results for <a href=\"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/services\/personal-injury\/\">personal injury claims in Portsmouth and across the South<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are here to help whenever you are ready. To get started, <a href=\"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/services\/personal-injury\/#enquire\">please talk to our team<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personal injury claims are the legal process citizens can pursue if they find themselves hurt in an accident that was someone else&#8217;s fault. 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