It will come as a surprise to few that compensation claims are on the rise. Between 2006 and 2008 alone there was a staggering 31.8 % rise to 1,205 according to legal resource Sweet & Maxwell. To be fair, who could blame anybody claiming in today’s climate? With moral standards apparently dwindling and personal debts rising, we live in a “Dog Eat Dog” world. We are told 2.5 million sustain injuries every year, and it is the person at fault’s responsibility to reimburse losses.
In 2010, talking to someone about a grievance has never been easier or more accessible. So much so, you can be contacted before you even know you want or need to claim. People’s inboxes are literally full of adverts telling you you’re entitled to £1000 for this and £1500 for that. It can be very frustrating, but these companies are working in a highly competitive environment.
People are claiming for all sorts of injuries, in many different environments. Injuries in the work place include factories (especially where heavy machinery is used), retail, office and warehouse. If an employer, another employee or someone visiting a workplace has caused an injury, there will be an entitlement to claim compensation, so being a visitor or customer in any of these premises also covers you for accidents due to negligence. (For example slips, trips and falls.)
Road Traffic Accidents are relevant where you were a driver, passenger or pedestrian who was involved in an accident that wasn’t their fault. Common incidents include rear end and head on collisions, motorcycle and cycle incidents, multi vehicle pile ups, accidents involving public transport (buses, taxis etc.), agriculture vehicles and accidents involving caravans. This also includes victims of hit-and-run incidents; even where the driver was uninsured you are still able to make a claim.
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