In short the answer is “yes, you can claim compensation for minor injuries.”
Unfortunately in law it is never quite so simple. By that I mean that different law firms may have different criteria that need to be met for that law firm to take your case forward. In theory you can claim compensation for very minor injuries; however if your pain and suffering only lasted for a day or a week, or in any event less than a month, then the value of your claim could be less than £1,000. This ultimately may mean that a law firm cannot act for you in your case as a law firm may not be able to recover legal fees if the claim is worth less than £1,000. This is the reason why a firm may not take such a case forward. However this does not necessarily mean that you cannot claim; you may have a small claim which you can bring yourself, for example.
As with any potential claim, it is always best to seek independent legal advice from an experienced lawyer. We can then advise you accordingly. We may be able to act for you in your claim. If we are not able to act, we may still be able offer some advice if you do wish to take the matter further. Minor injuries could include sprains, bruises, cuts etc. A note of caution – it is worth going to see your GP or another medical practitioner for advice in respect of your symptoms. It could be that your injury is worse than first thought. Your pain and suffering may go on for longer than you expect. If you are still suffering at the time you contact us, at that stage it may be impossible to say how long you will be suffering for.
Here at The Injury Lawyers we generally ask if you have suffered from accident related symptoms for a month or more, or make a judgment as to whether we think you will or not. If the answer is yes then it is likely that your claim is worth over £1,000 and it is likely that we will be able to act for you. However every case is considered on its own merits, which is why it is important to call us so we can take some information. If we can take your case forward then we will be able to offer one of our No Win No Fee agreements. In many cases (depending on the type of case) we can still offer you a 100% compensation agreement. Therefore there is never anything to lose in making an enquiry or claim with us.
More and more firms take deductions from your compensation now since changes to the recoverability of legal fees came about in April 2013.
To discuss a potential claim do not hesitate to contact us today. We are open from 9am to 10pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday on 0800 634 75 75.
