Personal Injury Compensation Claims

Feb 29
14:29

2012

Carl S Liver

Carl S Liver

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There is a wide range of accidents or incidents which can result in a personal injury claim and you may not be aware if you are eligible for compensat...

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There is a wide range of accidents or incidents which can result in a personal injury claim and you may not be aware if you are eligible for compensation. If you have been involved in an accident,Personal Injury Compensation Claims Articles even a seemingly minor slip or trip, you may be due personal injury compensation. In the first instance it is advisable to visit your doctor, however if the accident happened in your place of work you will also need to report the accident to your supervisor and make sure it is recorded in the companies accident book. Even if the injury seems relatively minor, it is highly advisable to visit a personal injury lawyer as the injury could have unforeseen knock-on effects which could hinder your mobility in later life.

 

As a case in point, a young woman in the south of England suffered what was considered a minor whiplash injury as a result of a low speed road traffic accident. Her doctor offered no treatment at the time, but did acknowledge the fact that a whiplash injury had been sustained. Several years after the injury, the young woman began to experience numbness in the hands and stiffness in her shoulders. After visiting a variety of consultants it came to light that the cause of these recent symptoms was due to the whiplash injury all those years ago, and if treated properly at the time she would more than likely not be suffering now.

 

After a lengthy court hearing the young woman’s original doctor admitted failing to offer treatment after diagnosis which mean he young woman was due a considerable injury compensation claim. The exact sum of personal injury compensation in this case was not disclosed, however it goes to show just how what may be considered a minor injury which does not need treatment can over time escalate in to something more serious. Winning an injury compensation case is a bitter sweet victory, as financial compensation doesn't relieve months or years of physical pain and discomfort.

 

When recovering from an injury sustained in an accident which was not your fault, you may find yourself having to pay for people to help make you life more comfortable. These may include weekly sessions with a private chiropractor or getting someone to help with your household chores. It is these types of unforeseen living or healthcare expenses that your personal injury claim is designed to pay for.