How Much Compensation Will I Get?

A question we are often asked at Pinto Potts Solicitors is “How much compensation will I get for my personal injury claim?”.

This is a difficult question to answer as the amount of compensation awarded in a personal injury claim varies from case to case depending on a number of different factors.

The main factors taken into account when the amount to be awarded in an injury claim is assessed are:

• Type of injury (broken bones, bruising, muscular injury etc’)
• Length of time spent recovering from the injury
• Impact on the victims day to day life (ability to work, social life etc’)
• Cost of any out of pocket expenses incurred

In general terms a fairly minor injury, such as bruising or mild whiplash will attract a compensation award somewhere between £1-£3000.

With more serious injuries an injured person could expect to receive upwards of £5000, often in excess of £10,000 depending on the type of injury.

Pinto Potts Solicitors are highly experienced personal injury claims specialists who, after an initial assessment, can normally give a victim a good indication of how much compensation they are likely to receive if they make a claim.

Pinto Potts Solicitors have experience handling claims for many types of accident, some of the most common claims are:

• Accidents at Work
• Road Accidents – Drivers, Cyclists, Pedestrians
• Slips, Trips & Falls
• Accidents in Supermarkets – succesful claims made against Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi
• Leisure Centre Accidents – Swimming Pools, gyms and sports Centres
• Falls From Height – Accidents on ladders, scaffolding and roofs
• Electrical Accidents – Faulty wiring and cables
• Burn and Scalding Accidents – Kitchen accidents, hot water, exposure to fire
• Accidents on Public Transport – Bus, tube and train accident claims
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Claims
• Animal Attack Injuries – Dog Bites, Horse Kicks
• Airline Injury Claims – Injuries at airports and on-board aeroplanes
• Hospital Superbug Claims – MRSA, C Difficile, Hospital Acquired Infections
• Pavement and Kerb Accidents – Trips and falls on uneven kerb-stones or pathways
• Accidents at Schools, Universities and Colleges – Pupils, staff and visitors
• Sporting Accidents – Playing, watching or supervising
• Accidents at Theme Parks

If you, a friend or family member has been affected by any of the above it is important to seek legal advice about making a personal injury claim.

For free, confidential advice about making a personal injury claim call Pinto Potts Solicitors on 0800 316 4434.