Advice On Whether You Have A Case For An Accident Claim

Those that have been unfortunate enough to have been involved in an incident where they sustained a physical injury are often unsure as to whether they have a right to compensation. Here we give an overview of the most common instances that an accident claim can be pursued and who is liable for the injuries sustained.

Road traffic accidents

The most common kind of incident where people sustain injuries is through road traffic accidents. Most commonly the injuries relate to whiplash, with neck and back complaints making up around 75% of all motor insurance claims. Liability for compensation will lie with the driver at fault for the accident.

Workplace accidents

All employers have a duty to ensure that they provide a safe workplace. Where a workplace is well organised and staff have had the right training then accidents should rarely happen. If you have suffered an accident at work then there is a good chance that your employer has been in breach of their duty to ensure your safety. It is not unusual for workers to wrongly feel that they are to blame for the accident; always contact an accident claim specialist as the blame often lies with the employer.

Public places

Wherever you are in the country, someone owns the land you are on and as such as a duty to protect those present. Just how far that duty stretched depends on what you are doing there. For example if you are injured as a result of an accident in a shop, it is probable that you were behaving in a manner that is expected of you in this environment. If this is the case then the owner of the shop is responsible for ensuring your safety whilst on their property.

Victims of crime

Those that sustain injuries as a result of being a victim of crime can often seek compensation. Even if the assailant is not identified it is possible to claim compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

Holidays abroad

Compensation claims can be brought in the event that you have suffered an injury or illness whilst on a package holiday. The claim can be brought in an English court with no need to worry about foreign hearings. In order to pursue this type of claim you must be able to show that there was a breach of local customs or standards in the country of the accident.

Whilst this article covers the most common incidents in which people are able to bring an accident claim, it is certainly not a definitive list. In the event that you are a victim of injuries related to an accident that wasn't your fault you should always contact a solicitor for advice on whether a compensation claim can be brought.