What is a Personal Injury Claim

Personal injury claims refer to any situation where one person seeks compensation from another person, a company or a public authority that has caused him or her to suffer some form of harm. 

The injury could be physical or mental, and a person who makes a personal claim is also be entitled to seek financial losses such as loss of earnings and damage to personal possessions.

Personal injury claims can arise from many different situations.  For example a straightforward claim could be made by an injured motorist against another driver following a road traffic accident. 

In a more complicated example, a patient might bring a claim against a hospital trust following what they believe is a ‘badly performed’ operation where the person would be alleging clinical negligence.

What has to be proved?

To bring a successful claim for compensation, another party must be shown to be entirely, or to some degree, responsible for causing your injuries.

Even if you were partly responsible for the accident, you may still be entitled to compensation. In these circumstances the amount you will receive will be reduced.

If you are not sure if you have a claim or a third party is telling you that you are not entitled to make a claim, it is worthwhile to seek advice from an experienced professional with a proven track record. McKeowns Solicitors are highly regarded in the industry and are members of a number of accredited professional bodies including the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).  

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