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Each year over three million people are injured in accidents. Whether these occur at home, in their cars, outdoors, or at work in many instances someone else will be at fault. In these circumstances the accident victim will often choose to make a claim for compensation.

Unfortunately road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a daily occurrence on Britain’s roads. If you’ve been unfortunate enough to be involved in one yourself, which wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim for personal injury.

If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to make a claim against your employer. With a high occurrence of injuries in the workplace, procedures have to be in place. However, many employees may fear making a claim due to the potential repercussions of their actions. There’s always the thought that if you say anything, for example you may get passed over for a promotion. This shouldn’t be the case. If you’re entitled to make a claim, you should make sure you do so.

Mr. B sustained an injury whilst attending a digger training course at the Defendant’s premises. Mr B was unemployed at the time and was undergoing further training to aid his return to the workplace. Whilst alighting from a JCB excavator, Mr B’s left hand caught on a bolt protruding from the hand rail. His wedding ring caught on the bolt leaving him hanging and causing a severe laceration to his finger. Mr B required hospital treatment and his wound was cleaned and stitched under local anesthetic. Mr B was left with permanent symptoms in the finger and had to delay his search for employment. The training company continuously denied liability for the accident and Court proceedings were issued against the Defendant. With only weeks to go to trial the Defendant made an offer to settle the Claimants claim and the case resolved without the need from the Claimant to attend Court.

Mrs C from Essex slipped on rainwater that had accumulated in the building at Ascot Races. Mrs C suffered a serious fracture injury to her elbow requiring extensive surgery. Mrs C was diagnosed with permanent symptoms following her injury and was unable to work for several months following the accident.