We can help you claim
compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
Call: 0800 10 757 95
Suffering a serious personal injury, however it is caused, is a traumatic situation for the victim and his or her loved ones and dealing with the medical services involved in treatment and, hopefully, restoration of health is the priority but later, when the shock of the incident has worn off, the questions of cause and recompense may arise.
Many accidents and medical problems can not be attributed to the actions or failures of one or more people. Others are the fault of the carelessness of the victim themselves but if it is obvious than a serious personal injury can be blamed on someone or a corporate entity then it may be appropriate to consider making a claim for compensation.
Sometimes a sufferer and their family will be content with an apology, an admission of failing and pledge to improve systems or practices which contributed to the incident causing the injury.
If, however, the grievance is such that the victim's life has been dramatically altered by their injury, either short-term or for the foreseeable future, then making a damages claim which results in a sum of money being paid is likely to improve their practical living conditions even if their health cannot be fully restored.
Winning such a compensation claim is not a foregone conclusion, however much it might appear that there was no room for argument, and even with cases which are not contested the services of an experienced personal injury lawyer will make all the difference in ensuring a fair result is achieved.
Free advice at the initial stage of deciding on the merits of a case will be offered by most personal injury legal experts and, if it is pursued, any further costs and fees will be explained fully before any action is taken.
Normally, a compensation claim must be made within three years of the incident which caused it having taken place or the victim became aware of it. The exception is where children are involved and then a legal case has to be started before they are 21.
With a sympathetic and experienced serious personal injury solicitor by your side, you have not only a professional adviser who will take an individual interest in your problems but someone offering guidance and support at a difficult time in your life.
Serious personal injury and YouClaim's solicitors
Here at YouClaim, our panel of solicitors who specialise in serious personal injury advice and compensation claims have helped hundreds of claimants to achieve their rightful damages resulting from an incident which was not their fault.
With the no win no fee arrangement available for most cases, we can guarantee that whether you win or lose you will be protected from the costs of the legal action. We have to make an exception for complex medical and clinical negligence cases but we always try to keep these to a minimum.
Whatever the type of case, we also guarantee to pass on 100 per cent of any compensation payment won. We do not deduct any fees from you.
Even if you decide not to proceed with a claim, our advice is free, and we will not compel you to pursue a claim you are not happy with - this has to be your decision, and we'll understand if you decide to go no further. If you do have a strong claim, and you want to proceed, we'll work our hardest on your behalf.
To take the first steps in obtaining advice from our helpful staff, there are a number of ways to contact us about your serious personal injury claim. You can complete our online claim form, use echat, ask for a call back at a convenient time or just phone now on 0800 10 757 95.