Just
because you were injured does not mean that you are entitled to compensation.
In fact, for a successful claim you must be able to prove that the accident was
the outcome of someone’s negligence. Furthermore, you must be able to prove
that the injuries or damages resulted from this accident. If you are able to
gather enough evidence against the defendant you may be able receive full
compensation for your injuries. However, making a personal injury claim
Bolton can become increasingly difficult, even futile, if you don’t
take care of the appropriate time limits. The following contains details on the
time limits based on the claim type.
Making a Claim for
Children:-
For
children, regardless of when the accident occurred, a claim can be made within
three years after their eighteenth birthday. As a result of which, the child
will be able to make a claim until the age of 21.
Making a claim for
someone with a mental disability:-
A
person who has become mentally unstable due to an accident such as a head
injury can make a claim at any point or until they no longer need treatment.
Making a claim for
symptoms that do not appear immediately:-
People
interested in making a personal injury claim Bolton must
do so within three years of:-
-
When they became
aware of the condition.
OR
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When they became
aware that the injury was caused due to negligence.
OR
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When they discovered
who was responsible for the injury.
Making a claim for
injuries sustained due to a faulty product:-
If
you to make a claim for an injury after using a faulty product you must do so:-
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Within three years
from the date of injury.
OR
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Within three years
from the time they located the manufacturer.
OR
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Within ten years of
buying the product.
For guidance on making a personal injury claim Bolton you are more than
welcome to get in touch with 247 Solicitors by phone on 01204 263000 or email
info@247solicitors.co.uk.
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