Last updated on December 14, 2015
Each year in the UK at least 3 million people are involved in accidents that result in personal injury, whether in their cars, at home or at work a lot of the time the fault is not their own. If you have been involved in an accident that has caused you personal injury and it wasn’t your fault then you have a right to make a claim for compensation. However, personal injury law can be complicated, and Manchester personal injury lawyers will be able to help you navigate the process and give you the best chance of success.
You may be in two minds whether or not it is worth making a claim for compensation. It can be a fairly lengthy process that can take a toll on any person. However, when you have suffered a personal injury compensation can prove to be a lifeline. The damages you are able to claim for are set up in a way that takes into account every single aspect of your life that has been and could potentially be affected by your illness.
General Damages
These kind of damages take into account any pain and suffering you have encountered as a result of your injury. For example you may have had to take a significant amount of time off of work which may take a toll on you not only financially but also on your mental well-being, as well as having a knock on impact on your family. These damages will also take into account any suffering and inconvenience you may encounter in the future. For example, if you have developed a respiratory illness as a result of working with a high volume of dust or chemicals that give out toxic fumes then it is likely that this illness will be a hindrance to you long term, and your compensation will reflect that.
Special Damages
Special damages are based purely on the financial losses you have suffered since your injury. This will definitely include any loss of earning, as well as covering any medical expenses that you have had to pay out of your own pocket. However, there are a lot of other expenses that can be included that most people are unaware of. If there is anything you usually do that you now cannot and someone else has to do it for you, even if they are a partner or family member then you can claim money to account for their time. You can also claim for any time that any family or friends have had to look after you, and in turn any losses they have encountered as a result of having to take time off of work themselves.
Manchester personal injury compensation solicitors will be able to discuss all of these things with you, and make sure that you are claiming for exactly the amount you deserve.
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