What can I make a personal injury compensation claim for?

If you've been left with a personal injury through no fault of your own you could be in a position to make a compensation claim.

Making a personal injury claim through YouClaim is totally hassle-free and it won't cost you a single penny. We have a panel of excellent solicitors who specialise in a range of different types of claims from whiplash to work accidents and medical negligence to motorcycle accidents, and they've won their clients millions of pounds over the years.

In addition to providing a fantastic service, we guarantee that anyone who makes a claim with us can keep 100% of any compensation that is awarded. We won't take a cut and neither will the personal injury solicitor that we appoint, meaning that you can walk away with every single penny that is awarded to you.

But what exactly can you make a claim for? That's a question a lot of people who contact YouClaim ask and so below is a brief outline of what you can expect when you make a claim.

There are two types of damages that can be claimed for; general damages and special damages:

General damages
These cover non-financial losses and most commonly relate to the physical or psychological injuries that have been sustained in the incident. Things that can be claimed for include:

• Damages for pain and suffering. This includes the injuries themselves, the suffering caused by them as well as possible future suffering.
• Loss of amenity. Covers everything that reduces the enjoyment and pleasure of life. An example of this would be a keen guitarist who can no longer use his hands or a woman who was blinded and is unable to ever see her children again.
• Loss of congenial employment. A personal injury sustained may make it difficult to find a specific job in the future.

Special damages
These are the financial losses and expenses that may arise, in addition to the compensation for the actual injury, because of the accident.

Claims can be made for:

• Loss of earnings. This includes any past earnings that have been forfeited as well as the loss of any assessed future earnings.
• Travel expenses. The cost of travelling to and from any doctor or hospital appointments made necessary by the personal injury sustained.
• Medical expenses. Both past and future medical expenses as well as the cost of any prescriptions that are necessary.
• Care costs. Many serious personal injuries result in people requiring nursing care, sometimes for the rest of their life. The anticipated cost of this can be calculated.
• Motor insurance excess. If you are claiming for injuries sustained in a car accident, you're entitled to request money to cover any excess that you've had to pay out for damage.
• Cost of damaged property. If the accident that left you injured has also resulted in damage to your property, you are within your rights to make a claim for a replacement.

Making a personal injury claim
If you've suffered a personal injury because of someone else's negligence, YouClaim could help you make a cost-free accident claim.

We work on a no win, no fee basis and you won't be charged a single penny, whatever the outcome of your claim. If you win you can keep 100% of any compensation awarded and if you lose you'll still be completely protected from all costs.

To find out more or to begin your compensation claim today, simply pick up the phone and call the personal injury experts on 0800 10 757 95.