The point of making a claim for personal injury compensation is to firstly award you with compensation for the pain, suffering, inconvenience, and loss of amenity that you endure as a result of your physical and / or mental injuries. However, on top of this, you are entitled to claim for what’s known as Special Damages.

Special Damages are made up of financial losses that you or even others affected by the claim incur. The common ones are things such as lost earnings from being off of work, medical expenses for treatment or prescription / over the counter medication you have to buy, travel expenses, and another key item called Care and Assistance.

Anyone is entitled to make a care and assistance claim, so long as it can be justified. Care and assistance is for any person making a claim who has to rely upon anyone else to look after themselves. This type of thing is common in serious injury claims, or cases where a debilitating injury has been sustained – such as any limb disability from, say, a broken leg, or dislocated arm, etc. Naturally, these types of injuries usually result in serious mobility impairment – everyday tasks can become a struggle, or even nigh impossible, in some circumstances.

What Can Care and Assistance Cover?
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As of April 2010, claiming for compensation for whiplash caused by a straightforward road traffic accident just got a whole lot easier.  A new process was introduced which has cut drastically the length of time a claim takes to settle. 

Under the old system you could be waiting nearly 4 months just simply for an admission of liability from the negligent third party, and then you would still have to go about obtaining medical evidence and enter into negotiations with the other side to see if a settlement could be reached.  Nowadays, an admission of liability can be received within a couple of weeks and your claim settled in a couple of months!

The first stage in this new claiming process is to submit a Claim Notification Form.  This a simple form that you can go through with an expert injury lawyer on your side which details your accident, those involved in your accident, and the injuries you suffered from.  The form itself takes about 15-20 minutes to complete, and once you are happy with it, it is submitted to the Defendant’s insurer who has just 1 business day to acknowledge it. 
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Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that is caused by road traffic accidents.  Whiplash is a soft tissue injury and tends to affect the neck and shoulder area of your body.  It is typically caused by the sudden and forceful jolting of your head/neck. 

It is frequently occurring in road traffic accidents because of the nature of the accidents that involve innocent victims and because the injured party has been wearing a seatbelt.  For example, if a negligent third party collides with the rear of your motor vehicle, you will probably be thrown forward and then your seatbelt will kick in and suddenly bring you back to your original position. It is this type of incident, this sudden jerking of your neck, that causes whiplash.

So, how do you know if you have sustained whiplash?  If you have been involved in a road traffic accident and believe you may have whiplash, here are a few symptoms to look out for:
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If you’re asking this question, your solicitor may not have explained the difference between General Damages and Special Damages, or mentioned recoverable losses, or what makes up a claim for compensation.

Don’t worry – our team here at The Injury Lawyers are always on hand to advise you! Here is a guide of all that you need to know:

How is My Compensation Valued?
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At The Injury Lawyers we deal solely with claims for personal injury.  We are experts in our field having dedicated many years of practice to this area of law, and can therefore deal with almost any injury claim no matter how bizarre you may think it is.

That said, despite having dealt with a fair few ‘unusual’ claims, the claim that we deal with most often is one for whiplash.

Whiplash is a soft tissue injury that affects the neck and shoulder area, and is often associated with the innocent victims of road traffic accidents.
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If you have been involved in a road traffic accident since April 2010 and you are thinking of making a claim for compensation for the injuries you have suffered, then good news – the whole process if now faster and more efficient. 

Prior to April 2010 you could have been waiting a few months for an admission of liability from the other side, and then a couple more months to get your compensation payout sorted.  Thankfully the whole process has been overhauled and you could have your whole claim settled in just a few weeks or a couple of months.

You are now required to submit what is known as a Claim Notification Form via the Ministry of Justice online portal.  This is straightforward – especially with the right expert injury lawyer on your side.  The form will take roughly 20 minutes to complete and your injury lawyer should go through this with you. 
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It is no exaggeration when I pronounce that asbestos can quite rightly be defined as a silent killer. Thousands of people in the UK alone suffer from an asbestos related disease of some form or another – and what is most poignant is that, unlike other life threatening diseases which may more often than not be brought about by an hereditary consequence, in most circumstances, diseases which are either directly as a result of asbestos or where asbestos has acted as a catalyst in the diseases growing can be prevented by carrying out relatively simple safety precautions and exercises.

In light of this then, it is not unreasonable to say that, should you be the victim of an asbestos related disease as a result of negligent exposure to it by another party, you are well within your rights to claim compensation to cover any loss or injury.

But when can you claim?
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It is a sad fact that on too many occasions, when an individual has an accident in a building or office which is open to the public, more often than not the natural reaction is one of uncontrollable panic and embarrassment – it is not enough that you have slipped over on the floor, but when it’s in front of everyone as well! It is important to understand however that it is at this point where you are at your most vulnerable; as such it is not uncommon for people to just want to forget about the situation and move on as quickly as possible.

In light of this, I cannot stress enough that this is the wrong decision to take, if you are ever unfortunate enough to suffer an injury either at work or in a public building as a result of slipping on some poorly maintained surface or flooring which is a direct result of the occupier or employers negligence. You may very well be able to claim for personal injury and your losses which, although may never be able to fully make up for the embarrassment a fall brings, will certainly hope to bring a quiet sense of justice and satisfaction for you.

It is important to realise that establishments such as supermarkets and public houses are all under a legal obligation to ensure for their patrons that their time spent in their establishment is not only a pleasant one, but also one that is safe and without negative consequence. Because of this, it is considered a legal requirement that regular inspections regarding the entirety of the establishment are carried out as and when required, providing assurances that any potential defects or hazards are dealt with as swiftly and efficiently as possible to ensure that visitor accidents are always kept to a minimum; therefore protecting the appropriate occupiers from any legal repercussions.
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Whiplash injuries can cause people much distress, pain and an inconvenience. Here at The Injury Lawyers we know all too well about the terrible effect whiplash has on our clients. The injury does not only affect your health, but it can also affect any aspect of your life which can sometimes cause great difficulties. If you have suffered or are suffering from whiplash, I am sure you know exactly what I am talking about.

Whiplash is often only associated with neck pain, but it also can affect your shoulders and back, and sometimes may cause discomfort to your arms or the rest of your body. Whiplash injuries can include stiffness, pain and loss of movement. It can also cause headaches, muscle spasms, and sometimes the pain can run down through the shoulders and arms which causes a lot of stress and hassle.

Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the body backwards, forwards or sideways. This rapid movement damages the ligaments and tendons in the neck, shoulder and back areas which causes the severe pain and immobility. For example, when you have been involved in a road traffic accident and you were correctly proceeding in your vehicle, a sudden impact from a negligent vehicle colliding into your vehicle will cause you to jolt forwards, backwards or sideways as your seatbelt will stop you from continuing forward; therefore causing you to sustain whiplash injuries.
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The term No Win, No Fee is pretty common nowadays. But what does it actually mean? What are the terms of a No Win, No Fee agreement, and what happens if you win?

Sadly, the term No Win, No Fee doesn’t quite give you the full heads up now does it? But fear not – here’s a guide as to how it all works.

There are MANY Forms of No Win, No Fee
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