Making a Claim After The Death Of A Loved One

If someone close to you was involved in a serious accident, then its effects can be devastating for both you and your entire family. Such injuries can have a major impact on your family both emotionally and financially especially if the victim was the sole bread winner. If the victim were to die as a result of the accident making a claim would be last thing his/her family members would be thinking about, nonetheless a successful claim would help greatly in getting by day to day.

Why Make a Claim?

If your loved one died as a result of the negligence of a third party, claiming for compensation would beneficial in two ways:-

-          Firstly, compensation that you get after the accident will allow you to feel that justice has been served and you are not left alone in the wake of such devastation.

-          Secondly, the compensation will make sure that you and your family are not financially stranded as a result of the accident.

 Who can make a Claim?

In general terms, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate brings a claim on behalf of the deceased’s estate and their dependants.

The dependants of the estate are:

-          The wife or husband, or former wife or husband of the deceased.

-          A person who was living with the deceased in the same household for a period of 2 years immediately before the accident and were living together as husband and wife,

-          Parent(s) or other ascendant of the deceased.

-          Any person who was treated as parent by the deceased,

-          Children, including a child born after the accident and other decedents of the victim, including a person who was treated by the deceased as a child of the family in relation to his/her marriage, 

-          Brother, sister, uncle or aunt of the victim.

For more information regarding making a Serious Injury Claim, get in touch with our experts at 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.

Make A Successful Road Traffic Accident Claim By Following These Important Steps Right After An Accident

According to the Road Traffic Accident Act of 1988 an accident is defined as:-

An accident resulting in bodily injury to any person or damage to property caused by or arising out of the use of a motor vehicle on the road or other public place in England and Wales.

You have certain responsibilities after an accident which it is necessary for you to fulfil.  Whether or not you have fulfilled these responsibilities will be taken in consideration if you make a claim for injuries or damage suffered as a result of a road traffic accident.

What you Need to do Right after an Accident:-

-          Immediately after the accident, you must share your contact information (name and address of the owner of the vehicle if necessary) with anyone who has reasonable grounds to ask for it.

-          You must report the accident to the police within 24 hours of your accident and provide the police with details of the accident; including the name and address of the other driver, together with his/her vehicle registration number and insurance details if known. This information will also be required when you make a claim for injuries suffered in a road traffic accident.

-          You must also exchange insurance information with anyone who has reasonable grounds to ask for it. If you do not have the insurance certificate at the time of the accident, you must provide it to the police within 7 days of the accident to prove that you have valid insurance.

For more information you are more than welcome to, get in touch with the RoadTraffic Accident Claim experts at  247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.

Establishing Liability in the Event of a Road Traffic Accident Claim

In the majority of road traffic accident claims there is always someone at fault, therefore there is usually no doubt of being able to prove liability. In some accidents the liability is obvious and non-fault accident victims have little or no difficulty in proving liability. For example, if the car behind you crashed into you then according the Highway Regulations the driver will be found liable as everyone should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. However, some cases are difficult to judge in terms of liability which may necessitate legal assistance if the insurance companies have not yet settled the road traffic accident claim between themselves.

What do Insurers Recommend?

All insurers recommend that you should never admit responsibility for the accident without speaking to them first. Your silence in this regard helps them defend your case regardless of your liability. If your accept liability right away, the other driver will have a better chance of winning the RoadTraffic Accident Claim.

What is the Difference between “Fault Claim” and “Non-Fault Claim”:-

The difference between a fault claim and non-fault claim depends on whether your solicitor/insurer can recover the costs of damages from the third party. If the costs can be recovered then it will be considered a Non-Fault Claim and if the costs cannot be recovered then a “fault claim” will be made.

For more information you are more than welcome to, get in touch with the road traffic accident claim experts at  247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk

The Difference in Burns and Scalds with Respect to making a Serious Injury Claim

There are approximately 13,000 people in the UK who suffer from burns and scalds every year. These injuries vary in intensity; some may be treated with minor medical care whilst others require intensive treatment in hospital. Most serious injury claim cases for burns and scalds involve patients who make full or partial recovery after receiving several months of intensive medical treatment. The following text differentiates the difference between a “Burn” and a “Scald” and their causes.  

The Difference between Burns and Scalds

The injury you receive after coming in contact with something wet at a high temperature such as hot water or steam is known as a scald. A burn is suffered after coming in contact with extreme heat such as an open flame. Both scalds and burns are equally painful and they both result in the discolouration and scarring of the skin.

When making a serious injury claim a careful note of your injuries will be taken. It is possible that you may not care for your injury properly which may lead to it getting worse, this may mean that you may be held partially responsible for any ongoing pain and discomfort. For example, both scalds and burns as part of their healing process form blisters on the skin. It is important that you do not burst these blisters as they form to prevent further damage to the skin.

Causes of Burns and Scalds

You may sustain either type of injury at home or at work. Usually the causes for these injuries include fire, steam, hot water and other materials. They may also result from:-

-          Over exposure to the Sun

-          Coming contact with chemicals

-          Friction

-          Electricity

For more information related to making a Serious Injury Claim for Burns and Scalds, get in touch with 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk

Serious Injury Compensation for Spinal Cord Damage; A Study on the People Responsible For Your Medical Care

Not all medical professionals and hospitals are capable of dealing with spinal cord injuries. That is why it is important that you seek the right medical services for spinal cords injuries. If you have hired a solicitor for your serious injury compensation, he/she should be able to guide better in the terms of getting the right medical attention. Spinal cord injuries take time to recover with the involvement of various medical staff. The following text gives a brief overview of the staff that will most probably be part of your recovery process.

Neurosurgeons / Spinal Surgeons

A neurosurgeon is specialist who performs operations for a wide range of conditions that affect the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord. The neurosurgeon will be responsible for all lifesaving procedures in the affected area. This medical professional will also be responsible for assessing the damage of your spinal cord injury so that you have a better idea of your Serious InjuryCompensation.

Doctors / Nurses:-

Doctors will be responsible for monitoring your day to day progress in general. They will also be responsible for prescribing medicine while you are admitted in the hospital. The nurses will look after dressing, washing, and feeding.

Physiotherapists:-

Depending on your spinal cord injury, the physiotherapist will help you to recover your functionality to its best possible state.

Spinal Cords injuries can lead to permanent damage, resulting in significant difficulty in day to day functioning. If you have sustained such injuries due to someone else’s negligence you deserve serious injury compensation. For more information get in touch with 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk

Road Traffic Accident Claim for Hit and Run Cases

A Road Traffic Accident is a very distressing and traumatic experience as people are left with injuries that may take years to recover from. Even if you are lucky enough to survive an accident without suffering physical damage the same cannot be said about your car, upon which you are relying heavily on day to day . Regardless of the damage/injuries sustained, if you are non-fault accident victim it is your right to  make a road traffic accident claim for your loss. Unfortunately, making a claim is not an easy process, especially if the accident was a “hit and run” incident.

Who is to Blame?

Obviously if the perpetrator can be identified, then they will be held accountable for the damages. However, there is a great chance that they might NOT be identified, in which case another route must be taken to seek compensation against your road traffic accident claim. 

What is the Motor Insurers’ Bureau?

The Motor Insurers’ Bureau has been created to compensate victims of non-fault car accidents in which at-fault drivers cannot be traced. To make a Road TrafficAccident Claim with the Motor Insurers bureau you will need the assistance of an expert claims solicitor. The claims process will require evidence from police reports, images of the crime scene and witness statements, your solicitor should share details of the whole process.

For more information related to making a road traffic accident claim for hit and run incidents, get in touch with 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk

Making a Serious Injury Claim for Paralysis

The vast majority of personal injury claims in the UK relate to injuries in which the victim tends to make a full or partial recovery. However, there are cases in which the victims are either permanently or temporarily paralysed. Such accidents have daunting after effects, with lifelong consequences. This is exactly why it is important the victims be able to make a serious injury claim to seek compensation for their loss and suffering. The following text elaborates on the injuries that lead to paralysis and its effects on making a claim.

Accidents that Commonly Lead To Paralysis:-

According to statistics it has been observed that the majority of cases in which injuries lead to a certain level of paralysis either permanent or temporary were as a result of road traffic accidents, work related accidents and sports injuries. Based on the severity of impact, the injuries resulted in:-

-           Paraplegia:-

o   The partial or complete loss of legs.

-          Quadriplegia:-

o   The partial or complete loss of all four limbs.

If the victim’s injuries are as a result of someone else’s negligence, it is only fair that the victim makes a Serious Injury Claim for compensation that would assist with the arduous and gradual process of rebuilding their life. You will need the expert services of an Injury Claims Solicitor to guide you at every step of the claims process.

For more information, get in touch with the serious injury claim experts at 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk. 

How to Make a Serious Injury Claim?

Any kind of serious injury can have a devastating and life changing effect on a person’s life. It may even mean that you may never work again, but it is possible to make a serious injury claim for the injuries sustained in the accident. Below is a stepwise guide that can be followed in making a successful claim.

Visit the Doctor:-

It is understandable that the accident was not your fault and you are disturbed about it. It is also understandable that your accident may have set you back financially. However, this does not mean you should not prioritise medical attention. The judge might hold you responsible for your injuries becoming worse due to an unnecessary delay in medical attention. This in turn will have a negative effect on your serious injury claim. 

Special Arrangement at Home:-

Unfortunately, due to your serious injury, you might not be able to live a normal life for some time or worse yet, for the rest of your life. You will need to make some special arrangements at home to accommodate your disabilities. Make sure you keep a record of all costs involved in making these changes.

Caretaker:-

Unlike minor injuries, you will have to make arrangements for a caretaker to look after you in your home. It may be someone from your family or a friend. Make sure that your caretaker maintains a record of the costs he/she had to bear in looking after you. These costs can too be claimed when making a Serious Injury Claim.

It is important that you maintain records of all medical, travelling and other costs so that they can be recovered as part of the Serious injury claim. For more information get in touch with 247 solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email info@247solicitors.co.uk.