What is Compensation, and How do I Claim?

When you have suffered an injury, either motor related, (the most common being neck injuries known as whiplash), at your place of work, from tripping and falling over in a public place, or perhaps you have been injured as a result of faulty goods or services, you are entitled to submit a claim to the person(s) that caused the injury. If the incident, and therefore your injures, could have been avoided by the person(s) responsible, you should have a claim for compensation.

Compensation is designed to recompense you for your pain and suffering, and to repay you any losses that you have incurred as a result. Your legal representative will break down compensation in to two heads of damages – general and special damages.

The general damages will be compensation for the injuries sustained, loss of amenity, inconvenience, and the inability to do normal day to day tasks.

The special damages will be compensation for financial loss caused by the accident e.g. loss of earnings, loss of personal belongings, medical treatment, and care – it will also cover your car expenses related to road traffic accidents.

To discuss compensation in more detail, contact an injury lawyer who will provide you with free advice on how to proceed with a claim. You will require evidence to assist with recovering your losses, such as wage slips for earnings, receipts for medical bills, or invoices for any paid care.