July 29th, 2009
Accidents happen all the time and often catch us when we are least expecting it, injuries can be sustained when doing something as simple as walking through a park or sat as a passenger in a car.
The 5 most common accidents in that lead to personal injury claims being made are:
1. Road traffic accidents – injuries to drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians on foot
2. Accidents at work – including manual handling and lifting injuries
3. Accidents in public places – including trips and falls on defective pavements
4. Injuries caused by defective goods or products
5. Medical negligence
Despite having some of the strictest health and safety regulations in the world there are still thousands of accidents every day in the UK, with many hundreds of people needing hospital treatment.
Often people involved in an accident that wasn’t their fault don’t realise they can make a claim for compensation which can provide much needed money not only to compensate for the pain and suffering but also to cover other expenses that may be payable as a result of the accident, for example, home care, travel costs and loss of earnings.
By speaking to a Solicitor who specialises in personal injury claims anyone who has been injured can find out for free if they may be able to make a compensation claim.
In addition a Solicitor will have access to expert medical rehabilitation professionals, to help ensure the person who has been injured receives suitable treatment and is back on the road to recovery as quickly as possible.
Pinto Potts are specialist personal injury claims Solicitors, if you would like free, confidential advice about making a claim for injury compensation call us on 0800 316 4434.
