If you have suffered from a serious injury that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to claim compensation through the courts. This could help you with getting the right medical care but also keep you going financially.
What is a Serious Injury?
A serious injury is likely to have a life-changing impact on the individual and those around them. For instance, it could mean you are left disabled or you have to undergo significant treatment to get your life back to normal.
Serious injuries can happen for many different reasons. You might have been in a car accident or perhaps you were injured at work because your employer was negligent. At Forster Dean, we’ve even seen serious injuries caused by simple slips and falls on the street which wasn’t properly maintained.
The Challenges of a Serious Injury
Whatever the cause of the injury, many common worries immediately arise. The first is probably how you recover as fully as possible and get your life back. Are you getting the best treatment? Could private treatment allow you to get better quicker and how do you afford that?
You may be worried that you won’t be able to afford your next mortgage payment if you can’t earn your living. If the injury has left you with a permanent disability, you may not be able to return to your previous profession and face a future earning much less. You might have to retrain to work in another industry or sector.
You may have to make adaptations to your daily living, especially if you are now confined to a wheelchair or need to make changes to your home so you can cope independently.
Can I Claim Compensation After a Serious Injury?
Every serious injury case that we see at Forster Dean is different and has its own challenges. If you were not responsible for the injury and someone else was negligent you can potentially claim compensation. It could be that you slipped on a floor that wasn’t signposted as a hazard, or you were involved in a car accident where the other driver was at fault.
What Can Forster Dean Do?
- We’ll assess your potential claim for free and then give you realistic advice on what you need to do next to get compensation.
- We can work with medical professionals to make sure you get the immediate support and the healthcare that you need to recover.
- We can arrange for an immediate needs assessment which means money can be made available quickly to ensure you have the best chance of recovery while helping you maintain your financial security.
- We operate a no win no fee service. That means you can access legal support in your compensation claim without having to pay out fees immediately. These are only charged if and when your claim is successful and a settlement is reached.
If you have been the victim of a serious injury that wasn’t your fault, it’s important to contact the best legal team as soon as possible. The team at Forster Dean is on hand to provide you with a free consultation and all the support you need.
