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Why make an accident compensation claim?
Most people that contact us are reluctant participants. Few individuals actually wish to make a compensation claim.
So why do it?
If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of the negligence of another (whether this be an individual or an organisation / business) then you have the right to make an accident claim.
That's the first point to make. There are limitations and you only have a certain period to make your claim [learn more]. However if you have suffered harm then you have a fundamental right to claim damages in certain circumstances.
The damages are based on the extent of the personal injury suffered and of course on consequential items such as earnings and other out of pocket expenses.
You can also recover the costs of much needed physiotherapy, medication, services (such as gardening / DIY costs etc) and much more. By receiving damages for these items you are aiding your recovery and easing any financial burdens that your injuries may have brought upon you.
How long do I have to make a compensation claim?
The Limitation Act 1980 defines how long you have to make a claim for personal injury.
Here are some of the key elements within the act:
1) In actions for damages for personal injury, a claim must be brought within three years.
2) This starts to run either from the date on which the injury occurred or:
3) From the date on which the person injured first had knowledge of the injury. The date of knowledge is the first date on which the claimant has knowledge:
4) The limitation period does not effectively start until the claimant reaches the age of 18. eg someone who is 15 at the time of an accident would have until their 21st birthday to make their personal injury claim.
The reality is that the sooner you make your claim - the better.
