Compensation Claims and Personal Injury

You can sue for food poisoning if it was caused by someone else's negligence.

This depends on the severity of the injury and other factors such as recovery time; pain; financial losses. While minor sprains/strains can result in a few hundred pounds compensation the most serious soft injuries which can have a permanent impact on your life can result in payouts of over £39,000.

In general you cannot make a personal injury claim if you were entirely at fault for the accident. However if you are partly at fault you might be able to make a claim. This is known as contributory negligence/split liability in which case you will get some compensation.

This can vary depending on the type of amputation and other factors. The loss of one leg below the knee can be from £92,000 to £125,000 whereas the loss of both legs can be over £¼m. In addition you can claim for any additional expenses if they are caused directly or indirectly by the injury. This can very significantly increase your claim.

Again the amount will vary upon the severity of the injury and other factors such as disabilities that may result. A simple forearm fracture can be over £15,000 with a more severe injury over £32,000. A wrist fracture can be over £52,000 depending on the severity.

This will depend upon the nature of the injury. You will be able to claim for any financial losses incurred in addition to claiming for the injury. Financial losses can include medical/travel costs'; lost income as well as future losses.

Unsafe working procedures as well as human error are regarded as the main causes of ladder accidents. This can be improper placement; faulty equipment; careless use; distractions as well as negligent instructions.

If the accident was entirely your fault then the answer is no but, again, if it was partly your fault then there may be a claim.

This is equipment that does not work properly or as the manufacturer intended. This can include equipment that is damaged; broken or being used for a purpose that it was not designed for. It can also include equipment that is inappropriate or temporary repairs that make it unsafe.

A common way to fund a personal injury is through a conditional fee agreement often known as "No Win - No Fee". While this type of arrangement may deal with financial concerns arising from the loss of a claim it is essential that you understand the consequences by discussing this with your solicitor. No Win - No Fee arrangements exist to remove barriers which otherwise prevent you from claiming adequate compensation and enables you to proceed without the fear of financial consequences from losing your case.

The time it takes to settle a personal injury claim to settle can vary widely from a few months to several years depending on the complexity of the case and whether liability/fault is accepted by the other party quickly.

The statutory bereavement award for a wrongful death is a fixed amount of £15,120. In addition, you can claim compensation if the death was as a result of an incident which was not their fault. In many cases the person who died was owed a duty of care by a person or a company. Substantial financial resources can be claimed in these circumstances.