FAQs

We may advise you take out insurance cover for any expenses (“disbursements”) that we incur in pursuing your claim if there is a risk that you could lose your claim and be liable to pay those expenses.  If we do advise you to take out insurance the premium is only payable if you win your claim and that premium will also be payable out of part of your compensation.

Yes you can, if it appears that your parent may have been injured as a result of an avoidable incident or accident whilst being cared for. If your parent is still mentally competent they would need to make their own decision as to whether they wish to pursue a claim for compensation. If your parent’s mental condition means that they cannot make decisions for themselves, then you can pursue a claim on their behalf.

Yes, depending on whether any problems that you have experienced or injury that you have suffered can be proven to be a result of negligence on the part of a therapist/Hairdresser. This is an increasingly common issue and you should always seek professional legal advice to assess whether you have the basis for a claim in these circumstances.

Yes, if a child has been injured and it wasn’t their fault then a claim for damages can be made, an appropriate adult (I.e. a parent) is appointed as a Litigation Friend and acts on their behalf. A child has until their 21st birthday to bring a claim, with the ability to act for themselves when they turn 18. Child claims are largely the same as adult personal injury claims, however any damages received will have to be approved by the Court before they are awarded to protect the child’s interests and are invested until their 18th Birthday.

The value of a claim is assessed in two separate heads of loss; General Damages and Special Damages. The former is assessed based on the injury itself, taking into account prognosis and the pain suffering and loss. Special Damages are your financial losses such as loss of earnings or travel expenses etc…

There are two circumstances that arise from this question: if an individual was involved in a fatal accident arising from negligence, or if a Claimant has passed away during the course of a personal injury or medical negligence claim. If the former applies, then a claim can be brought by dependants of the deceased under the Fatal Accident Act 1976 or by the deceased’s estate under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934. If the latter occurs, then the Claimant’s estate can continue the claim. In both circumstances, if the Deceased left a Will, then Grant of Probate must be applied for, if they died intestate then Letters of Administration must be applied for. If you believe that the above applies to you, our Probate team can assist you with your applications. 

When you make a personal injury claim, the insurance company representing the Defendant must inform the Department of Work and Pensions (“DWP”) of the claim. This is to ensure that the taxpayer is reimbursed for any state benefits you've received because of your accident if you win your claim. So should you be awarded any damages, the Defendant will reimburse the DWP for the benefits you have received as a result of your accident. If you receive damages that financially takes you above the threshold for Means-Tested benefits, then we can advise you about setting up a Personal Injury trust to ensure that the damages do not affect your eligibility.