What Can I Claim for Personal Injury?

The primary objective of any personal injury claim is to recompense the injured party to a state comparable to if the accident had not taken place, known as "restorative compensation" in legal terminology. While attaining this goal can be complex due to the enduring repercussions of injuries on the claimant's life, the legal system generally effectively compensates for the financial losses and valid expenses resulting from the injuries.

Instances of Slipping and Falling

Slip-and-trip occurrences are another set of common personal injury incidents. These particular scenarios typically fall under the wider category of premises liability. This legal principle asserts that property holders or residents can be deemed responsible when an individual is harmed due to unsafe circumstances on their property.

Such circumstances might arise from factors like a damp floor, irregular surfaces, inadequate lighting, or other risks that the owner was either aware of or should have been aware of. Establishing accountability typically requires demonstrating the property owner's negligence in premises management or in informing visitors about potential hazards. You have the choice to sue for pain and suffering to address both the physical and emotional distress you encountered due to your accident.

Lost Wages

You can recoup any income losses if you must take a leave from work following an accident. Your compensation is calculated based on what you would have received after deductions rather than your total earnings. There will be no taxation on the damages awarded to you.

Your claim for lost income is typically derived from your average net pay over the three months preceding the accident. While we will request an earnings breakdown from your employer, it would be advantageous for you to hold onto pay slips from both the period before the accident and during your absence. This will enable us to compare them with the information provided by your employer effectively.

Wrongful Death

In the unfortunate event of a family member's death from an accident, you have the choice to initiate a wrongful death lawsuit against the accountable individual or entity. This legal avenue may offer reimbursement for funeral expenses, burial charges, medical bills prior to the passing, loss of financial backing, companionship, consortium, and the inheritance that would have been inherited under usual circumstances.

Care and Assistance

Sustaining an injury can lead to limitations in your self-care abilities, prompting the need for assistance from others. This support may come from family, friends, or hired individuals. In cases where care is necessary, reimbursement can be sought for both formal and informal aid received. Medical documentation, proof of professional care payments, or testimonies from assisting family or friends will be essential to substantiate the requirement for care and assistance.

Clothing or Items That Were Damaged During the Incident

Should your possessions sustain damage from the accident, you can also list them in your claim. For instance, paramedics might have damaged or removed clothing, a mobile phone could have been shattered, or your bicycle may have suffered harm.

Capture photographs of the damaged items and, if feasible, furnish original purchase receipts or replacement estimates. If the items were aged at the time of the accident, a deduction for "wear and tear" might be applicable.

Endnote

Personal injury law covers a wide range of incidents, including car accidents, defamation, and toxic torts. Each category of personal injury case has distinct features, legal criteria, and possible results. Familiarity with these various cases can enable individuals to safeguard their rights and pursue fairness.