{"id":2973,"date":"2024-03-18T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/?p=2973"},"modified":"2024-02-29T15:28:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T14:28:37","slug":"understanding-your-circumstances-for-personal-injury-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/blog\/understanding-your-circumstances-for-personal-injury-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding your circumstances for personal injury claims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After being involved in an accident, you are likely to have a lot on your mind. Especially when getting back to normal can take some time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your health will be a priority, there may come a time when you will consider talking to a personal injury lawyer to make a compensation claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensation claims can seem confusing and will often present even more challenges and leave you with unanswered questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our expert <a href=\"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/services\/personal-injury\/\">personal injury solicitors<\/a> in Portsmouth have supported countless successful personal injury claims and understand how to understand your circumstances and choose the right course of action.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess your circumstances<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When starting your claim process, you will need as much information as possible to support your claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that it may be distressing to spend time thinking about your accident or injuries &#8211; but you should talk to solicitors as soon as possible, as claims can take several months to complete.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information required by our team will include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying who you believe is at fault and the reasons for this<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstration and proof of injuries resulted from another party&#8217;s negligence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential witness information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of your injury\/accident<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have all of this information, try not to worry. Our team can often build a credible claim without some of the information above. However, it is important to retain as much information around the time of your injury as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common claims<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTAs<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large quantity of the UK&#8217;s personal injury claims are a result of road traffic accidents. This covers cases of a driver or passenger involved in a collision or a pedestrian hit by a vehicle or on a bicycle or motorcycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace accidents<\/span><\/i><\/p>\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><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical negligence<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Described as accidents, poor care or misdiagnoses, medical negligence can have a serious impact on lives. This term covers medical problems arising from the use of NHS health practices or private health suppliers &#8211; and includes administered treatment in hospitals, GP surgeries, health centres and your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a time limit for a personal injury claim?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most personal claims that result from injuries in the UK are subject to a three-year limitation period. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put simply, court proceedings should start within three years from the date of the accident. In some cases, if the injury does not become apparent until after the accident, this limitation period is extended accordingly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legally, this is known as the \u2018date of knowledge\u2019 and can be applicable in a number of situations (i.e. industrial diseases that appear after exposure to an irritant or unsafe equipment, e.g. white finger).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>There are, however, instances when shorter limitation periods are enforced, including criminal injuries and accidents outside of the UK.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI think I am entitled to compensation\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your claim will likely be to achieve compensation for lost earnings or medical negligence and the ensuing consequences.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not always possible to know exactly how much compensation you may be owed, and it will depend on many factors. It includes the strength of your claim, the injuries sustained and the circumstances surrounding the aftermath of your accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have helped thousands of clients achieve a greater level of support throughout their injury period whilst awaiting financial rewards to compensate for the impact on their lives they have suffered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think you might need our help?<\/span><\/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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team have delivered fantastic results for personal injury claims in Portsmouth and across the South.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are here to help whenever you are ready. To get started, please <a href=\"https:\/\/a2solicitors.co.uk\/contact\/\">talk to our team<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After being involved in an accident, you are likely to have a lot on your mind. 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