The term personal injury refers to any injury involving the mind, body and emotions. There
are many types of claims that can be made under personal injury. Any injury or illness you
have developed can be claimed for damages if you believe it to be someone else’s fault. The
amount of compensation you can claim for a personal injury will depend on the severity of
the injury. Injuries involving Intense physical pain and suffering typically amount to higher
pay-outs.
The areas of personal injury being discussed within this section include:
- Road traffic accidents
- Injured on public transport
- Defective Equipment
- Hit and run
- Tripping or slipping injury
- Negligence
- Cyclist injuries
- Injuries in the armed forces
- Pedestrian injuries
Of course, there are many more areas that constitute personal injury including but not
reduced to, work-related injuries, assault and medical negligence claims. These cases most
likely will result from an intentional act such as recklessness, breach of duty or attempts of
defamation.
However, most cases will base a claim around negligence. To make this claim 4 elements
must be proven:
- The opposing party had a duty to act reasonably in the situation at hand.
- The opposing party breached this duty of care.
- The opposing party’s breach caused you harm.
- You suffered a personal injury as a result as well as monetary damages as a
a consequence of the breach.
It is important to note that an admission of liability, is not always necessary for
compensation for a personal injury claim. It is more common for the at-fault parties in the
scenario to settle claims on a “without prejudice” basis. This will mean that you will are
offered a sum of money to settle your claim instead, of the party making an admission of
liability.
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