Personal Injury Claims

Covered in this topic:

  • What is a personal injury?
  • Can I make a claim for a personal injury at work?
  • What do I have to prove?
  • How soon do I have to claim?
  • What evidence do I need to support my case?
  • Which court do I go to?
  • What should I do if I think I might have a good claim?
  • How can my union help?
  • What will my union or solicitor want to know?
  • What will my solicitor do?
  • Where else can I get legal advice?
  • I have seen TV adverts for claims insurance. Should I ring them?
  • Is it easy winning a personal injury claim?
  • Can I get legal aid?
  • What are the alternatives to legal aid?
  • How will a solicitor help me?
  • How do I deal with an offer to settle my case?
  • Why should I make an offer to my employer to settle my case?
  • What happens if I win?
  • What happens if I lose?
  • Is there a court timetable?
  • Can I use a no win/no fee agreement?

You may be able to make a claim for compensation against your employer if you are injured at work, or suffer ill health as a result of the work that you do. You will need legal advice if you want to make a claim, but read on to find out more about the process and where to find help.

Further Information

Further information on bringing personal injury claims can be found from the websites of most large unions, and from the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), a not-for-profit campaigning organisation.