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Tel: 020 8520 1021.
Email: david.dolties@cch-solicitors.com
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If you have had the misfortune of being injured in an accident or mishap that resulted from someone else’s fault, you are probably aware that you can file a claim for personal injury. Most people however, may not be aware of the extents of their rights in such a claim. Follow personal injury solicitor CCH & Co. as we go through what you may be entitled to pursue in your personal injury claim.
In a civil suit seeking damages for injury from another person’s wrongful conduct, there are generally two broad categories of damages:
These are specific and quantifiable losses that you have incurred due to injury from the accident or mishap. Examples include medical bills, property damage and loss of income. The list can run quite long when you fully consider all the possible consequences of your injury, for instance:
This list is not exhaustive; it only aims to provide a guide to calculating your special damage claims. Your personal injury solicitor - like our solicitors at Romain Coleman - may advise you on any expert opinions, as well as any financial documentation that may be needed.
These are non-quantifiable and intangible losses that the plaintiff suffers as a result of the injury.
Your injury will cause you pain, suffering and loss of amenity depending on the severity. A medical expert will need to assess the extent of your injuries and how long that it is likely to last, to derive a figure for the damages. Compensatory damages that are projected far into the future may fall under general damages because of the speculative element.
There is a third class of damages known as Punitive Damages that is meant to punish the defendant for particularly bad behaviour. It is less commonly pursued because the standard of proof is high and difficult to obtain. However when successfully awarded, punitive damages often exceed general and compensatory damages.
There are many other items you can include in your personal injury claim and it is important that you discuss the accident in detail with your personal injury solicitor.
If you have been injured in an accident and you would like to know more about making a claim for compensation, please call CCH & Co. at 020 8520 1021 on your mobile phone, and one of our personal injury solicitors will be happy to help. You may prefer to get in touch online, in which case please complete our Free Online Enquiry and we’ll be in touch shortly.
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