Law & Society

Personal injury claims now gain wider exposure than ever before, yet many people are still unaware of when they may have a rightful claim for compensation.

Here are just some of the occasions when it might be possible to put in a claim:

Accidents and injuries at work

We've all seen the ads, but accidents in the workplace go beyond faulty ladders and wet floors. If an accident of any kind in the workplaces leaves you injured, resulting in a loss of earnings or an inability to work, then you could be entitled to compensation.

Asbestos-related illnesses

If you've previously been exposed to asbestos and now suffer from a related illness, such as Asbestosis or Mesothelioma, then you should seek advice on claiming.

Injured by defective products or appliances

Whether it's happened to you or your children, an injury caused by fault products - maybe toys or curling tongs - could be worth legally pursuing.

Injuries occurred on holiday

If you're on holiday abroad and fall due to poor flooring in your hotel, suffer food-poisoning or get injured on the way to your destination, then it's worth speaking to an expert about your right to claim.

Injured in a car accident

Unfortunately, car accidents are extremely common and many people are injured as a result every year. No matter what your injury, you may be entitled to compensation for the loss of earnings or long-term problems it could have caused.

Operations that went wrong

If you've been left worse-off as a result of surgery or another procedure or something went wrong, then you be able to claim for medical negligence.

Injured in public

If broken footpaths, wet supermarket floors or any other hazard in the outside world has led to an accident and injury, or damaged your belongings - such as a mobile phone or camera - then you are entitled to claim.

Victims of crime

If you have suffered physical or psychology problems as a result of a crime you were the victim of, then you may be able to claim - even if the offender is never caught.