Why Compensation Doesn't Have to be Difficult
If you’ve been injured due to circumstances beyond your control, you may wish to seek compensation but feel you can’t pursue your claim. Maybe you’re concerned about how complicated the process is or you don’t think it’s something you can get access to.
Whether you’re confused about how the process works or you don’t know which lawyers to choose, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, claiming compensation doesn’t have to be complex, and it can be worthwhile in the long run. To help you, here’s a guide to making a claim.
Know your rights
Before you can begin on the path to seeking compensation, it’s important that you know your rights. Understanding your position from a legal perspective can be highly useful once your claim is underway.
Firstly, have you been injured at work or is this a matter of medical negligence? If you’ve been hurt at work, there are several things that need to be in place. For example, there should be a named first aider and you should be given access to medical treatment – if you’re prevented from seeking medical help, your employer could be breaking the law.
You’re also entitled to statutory sick pay. Plus, if there are follow-up appointments for your injury, your employer must let you attend.
Whether this is a work-based injury or a case of hospital negligence, you have the right to place a claim for compensation. You can’t be sacked for doing this.
Understanding the process
In order to be able to make a claim, your injury has to be the fault of the hospital treatment received or the set up at work that led to the accident. A personal injury solicitor’s role in this instance is to work out if you have a case. To find out if your case is feasible, therefore, you’ll need to speak to a specialist solicitor.
Do some research
There are lots of solicitors that offer personal injury assistance and it can be difficult knowing which ones to choose. Researching the ones that best suit your needs is the easiest way to find someone who can help you with your case.
Legal aid needn’t be costly, either. Look for specialists in no win, no fee cases and you’ll find that there are several who can provide assistance.
Helping you out
Once you’ve met with a solicitor, you’ll be able to talk through your claim with them. They’ll assess if your case has legs and from there, they’ll guide you through the process. In some instances, it may be that you don’t even have to head to court.
Your solicitor will ask the key questions about your injury and state your case. From there, you’ll find out if the claim is upheld and you receive compensation.
