As the saying goes, accidents can happen, and sadly there are times when there is little you can do to avoid getting caught up in an accident. However, if you are involved in an accident that causes you to be injured as a result of another party’s negligence, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. At JMW, our team of personal injury solicitors will help to shoulder the burden caused by such incidents by providing clear and useful guidance, enabling you to make a successful claim for compensation.
The personal injury solicitors at JMW will work to get you the best possible result. We will assess your case and advise you on your right to claim compensation. Our solicitors will explain the whole claims process so that you understand exactly what will happen, and you will receive advice throughout to give you peace of mind that you have the best available representation.
A personal injury claim is the legal process of recovering compensation for physical damage, psychological damage or illness that has been caused by somebody else. Injuries can be caused by just about anything; however, for a claim to be made, the accident must have been caused by someone else through an act of negligence or breach of duty.
If your injury was caused through no fault of your own, then you have a right to make a claim. A personal injury claim is designed to put you back in the position you would have been in, were it not for the accident. It is made up of two types of financial compensation, known as “damages”. These are:
Our legal team can offer you tailored advice on these matters and more, and provide legal representation in court proceedings should it come to it.