Accidents happen, it’s just one of those facts of life. This can be stressful to those who suffer a loss or injury as a result of the mishap, particularly so if the accident means that the sufferer can no longer work, or has to have a prolonged period out of action. What sorts of incident could result in a successful accident compensation claim?
Road traffic accidents can often result in payments of car accident compensation. Claimants for auto accident compensation are not limited to drivers: passengers, pedestrians and those on bikes or motorbikes can also be eligible. It can even be possible to make a claim if the defendant is uninsured.
If you suffer an injury in the workplace, you may be entitled to work accident compensation. Employers have a duty of care to their workers and to comply with other statutory duties, such health and safety legislation. Injury does not necessarily mean a big dramatic accident either. Sometimes injuries can develop over a period of time, such as repetitive strain injury from extensive use of the computer keyboard.
Sometimes accidents take place in public places – perhaps the pavement was unsafe, or perhaps you slipped on wet flooring in a hospital or supermarket. Just because it is not immediately obvious who is to blame, it does not mean you cannot claim compensation. For example, Local Authorities have certain safety duties to inspect paths and roadways. It is worth discussing any such accidents with a solicitor as a claim may be possible.
There are many other areas when those suffering injuries can be entitled to compensation. Victims of assault or violent crime, or those who have suffered injuries whilst abroad, may be successful claimants. It is always worth contacting us for a confidential no-obligation preliminary consultation to find out more.
