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Special Damages is something that can be recovered as part of a claim for personal injury compensation.

A claim normally comes in to two parts – General and Special Damages. General Damages covers the injury itself – the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity caused by them. Special Damages is for losses and out of pocket expenses caused as a direct result of the accident or your injuries.

Lost Earnings
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When clients approach us about making a whiplash claim, the most common question asked is usually “How much am I likely to get?” However, if you are still suffering with your injury it is very difficult to calculate how much you would be entitled to receive without obtaining accurate medical evidence.

Therefore, here at The Injury Lawyers, we obtain medical evidence on all cases so that we can accurately determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to.

You will attend an examination with a medical expert and they will provide us with a report which details your injuries and the time you are likely to be suffering for. This is called the prognosis and is what your injury claim will be valued on.
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Neck injuries caused by a car accident can be quite severe – but can you make a claim for compensation when you already had a neck injury which the accident has made worse? Well the answer is yes. To be honest, the number of clients we already have which are suffering from some sort of pre-existing injury or condition is significantly high.

The key to a successful compensation claim when a previous neck injury has been aggravated by an accident which wasn’t your fault is medical evidence. Here at The Injury Lawyers, we would arrange for you to be examined by an independent medical expert, the type of expert will depend on the type of injury and also the type of pre-existing injury or condition you are suffering from.
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“Reasonable” is one of those words that gets thrown around A LOT in personal injury claims and it can be quite confusing.

This blog focuses primarily on what is considered “reasonable” in regards to any losses you have incurred as a result of an accident, as this is the primary area where reasonable will be applied when it comes to considering things for a claim.

These types of losses are often referred to as “special damages” and can include things such as:
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Well preferably us! But here is a quick guide about what you should look for when you want to make a claim for personal injury compensation:

No Win, No Fee

If your claim is strong enough, a good lawyer will offer you a No Win, No Fee agreement. In principle this should do exactly what it says on the tin; if the case doesn’t win, you don’t pay your lawyers’ fees. However, make sure you read through any paperwork you receive thoroughly as there are some unscrupulous lawyers out there who may want to sting you with hidden fees. Usually it’s due to being referred through claims companies or insurers. But a good law firm like us can tell you that it really is true what we say – if your case doesn’t win, you don’t pay the fees!
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As you can imagine, injuries that occur from a motorcycle accident can be quite severe. Having merely a helmet and leathers on does not offer much protection for riders in the event of an accident which means that, sadly, these types of accidents are often fatal.

Injuries commonly include significant soft tissue injuries, broken bones, internal damage and head injuries. Obviously recovering from these injuries can take some time and have a significant effect on your life. It is likely that you wish to make a claim for compensation.

With suffering from these types of injuries there can be a lot of rehabilitation treatment to go through in order to aid your recovery. From physiotherapy treatment, chiropractic treatment, scans and possibly counselling or therapy if the accident has affected you psychologically, these treatments are all available on the NHS but it is likely that you would have to wait for the treatment.
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There are undoubtedly A LOT of personal injury solicitors out there that help with road traffic accidents and whiplash injuries. However, it is important that you choose the right one to help run your claim since, unfortunately, there are some out there that may present themselves as something they are not.

Whiplash is the injury primarily to the neck and is most commonly caused by the action of being jolted forwards and backwards quickly. This distorts the muscles in your neck and can consequently lead to long term problems in this area such as reduced movement and constant pain and discomfort. Settlements for whiplash injuries can differ with regards to the “grade” of the injury you have sustained. The JSB guidelines (for more information on these see the JSB guidelines blog) separate whiplash injuries into three main categories: minor, moderate and severe- with understandably the last being valued at the highest amount.

I mention these different categories as this links directly to being prudent when deciding on a solicitor to pursue your claim as it is important you are classed as the right one and receiving the right settlement.
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A fall can occur in many different ways. So how can we ensure when you have suffered injury from a fall  that you get not only 100% of your compensation, but also the best amount of compensation?

Slipping and Falling

When you have fallen after slipping on something, you can of course sustain serious injuries. These types of cases are commonly covered by the Occupier’s Liability Act when they occur inside a public place. Under this, owners of premises are required to take reasonable steps to prevent this type of accident occurring. So for example; if you fall on some spilt liquid in a supermarket, the supermarket would have to prove that they have taken reasonable steps to prevent this from happening. This usually comes in the form of an inspection regime that can be proven through a signed sheet of paper confirming when the area has been cleaned last.
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First of all, whiplash is an injury to the neck which is caused by the soft tissue in the neck being stretched and strained after a sudden jolt or movement. It is not just confined to the neck, it can affect the shoulders, back, arms and hands and most of the time can result in headaches.

Therefore, if you are travelling in a vehicle which has unluckily driven into/over a pot hole (and let’s face it, some of them at the moment are large enough to get stuck in), then the jolting movement of the vehicle can jolt your body and more importantly your neck.
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The whole purpose of manhole covers is to allow access to something below the ground but also to keep the area safe when access is not required. Basically, it stops there being a big hole in the middle of the street, which of course is not going to end well if you walk in to it!

However, some manhole covers can be extremely old and as many are made from metal, over the years, they have rusted and become unstable and consequently lead to serious injuries.

There are three main types of accidents that are caused by manhole covers:
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