If you have had an accident, whether it occurred at work, on the road, the street, whilst on holiday in the UK or abroad or by any other means and you want to keep all of the personal injury accident compensation that you may be entitled to and at no cost to you personally, then simply call Claim Today Solicitors.
Accident type information:
Road Traffic Accidents
Uninsured Drivers’ Claims
Hit and Run and Untraced Drivers’ Claims
Public Transport Accidents
Accidents at Work
Slips and Trips
Dog bite Cases
Product Liability Accidents
Accidents on Holiday
Clinical Negligence
Criminal Injuries
All of our lawyers are experts in dealing with personal injury cases and have gained many years of experience dealing with accident compensation claims on behalf of individuals who have suffered injuries.
Our personal injury lawyers at Claim Today Solicitors have recovered substantial compensation for clients who have been involved in all kinds of accidents, be it whilst driving a car, as a passenger in a car or a bus, at work, on the road or street, on holiday in the UK or abroad, or because of a faulty product and many more types of claims.
By contacting Claim Today Solicitors, you will be able to talk to one of our personal injury lawyers who is equipped to handle and advise you comprehensively in respect of an accident compensation claim.
Road Traffic Accidents
Unfortunately, there are an increasing number of accidents occurring on our roads today, which are becoming ever increasingly congested. You may have been injured whilst driving, as a passenger in a car or on a bus, as a pedestrian, as a cyclist or as a motorbike rider. This accident may have been caused by another road user or due to a defect in the Highway.
The lawyers at Claim Today Solicitors have represented many victims of road accidents and have considerable experience in advising and handling such matters.
To give your case the best chance of success in all types of road traffic accident claims it is good if you have:
- Noted down the details of your accident including:
Date of accident
Time of accident
Name, address and contact telephone number of the party at fault
Location of accident
Cause of accident
Details of witnesses
- Reported the accident to the police and noted down the police reference number
- Taken photographs of damage to the vehicle (if applicable) and your injuries
- Visited the doctor or hospital to seek medical advice.
If your car has been damaged as a result of a road traffic accident then Claim Today Solicitors can arrange a replacement vehicle for you.
In most Road Traffic Accident cases, the offending party will have insurance to cover them against your claim.
Unfortunately, a growing number of people now drive without any insurance and many of these individuals also have limited financial means. In such a case, pursuing a civil claim against the uninsured driver would probably be pointless. Fortunately, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has been instituted to address the predicament faced by innocent victims who would otherwise be unable to recover their compensation awards from these impecunious uninsured drivers.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident as result of an uninsured driver’s negligence then call Claim Today Solicitors and we will pursue your personal injury claim on your behalf through the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) and you will receive 100% compensation.
Hit and Run and Untraced Drivers’ Claims
An increasing number of drivers simply fail to stop after involvement in an accident, leaving the scene before they can be traced. Others give false particulars, especially if they are driving a stolen vehicle. Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 requires a driver to stop when involved in a road accident resulting in injury to someone else or damage to his or her vehicle. That driver must also give details of his or her name, address and vehicle registration number, if requested on reasonable grounds; otherwise he or she should report the accident to the police. Failure to do so is an offence. Clearly, if a driver fails to stop these particulars cannot be ascertained and no civil claim can be brought. This presents an obvious predicament for road users who have suffered injury or other loss or damage as a result of a hit and run or untraced driver. Pursuing a civil claim against a hit and run or untraced driver is not possible, because there is no identifiable defendant. Fortunately, it is possible to apply for compensation from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau under the Untraced Drivers’ Agreement.
It is very important to report any hit and run or untraced driver’s accident to the police within 24 hours from the time of accident as failure to do so can cause difficulties in making a claim through Motor Insurer’s Bureau.
Unfortunately, in claims to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) full legal fees are not recoverable for untraced cases. In those cases we may agree to enter into a contingency agreement with you. Under such agreement if your claim was successful then a percentage would be deducted from your damages in respect of our legal fees and disbursements. If your MIB untraced claim was unsuccessful we would not charge you anything for the work done. We will agree with you what the percentage would be.
If you have been injured in a road traffic accident as result of an untraced driver’s negligence then call Claim Today Solicitors and we will pursue your personal injury claim on your behalf through Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB).
Public Transport Accidents
Public Transport Accidents may fall in to the category of Road Traffic Accidents, for example bus and coach travel, but accidents may also occur on trains, trams, boats and aeroplanes. Accidents on such forms of transport are not always straight forward, depending on the circumstances and they may also be subject to different laws including International Laws which determine when and on what basis a claim should be made.
For example, the time limit for making a claim when you are on a boat or an aeroplane is different to a standard accident claim. The Lawyers at Claim Today Solicitors have the required skills and knowledge to handle such matters.
To give your case the best chance of success it is important if you have all the information and evidence about your accident including your ticket which is proof of your journey.
Accidents at Work
Whether you work in a Factory, Office, Shop, Construction site, or any other kind of workplace, Claim Today Solicitors can help you. Accidents which occur in the workplace vary significantly, often dependent upon the type of workplace it is. Heavy industry and factory work often exposes workers to dangerous machinery and working practices which if not properly controlled can become extremely dangerous and potentially life threatening. Fortunately, most accidents at work do not result in a fatality, but nevertheless can be very serious. Whether you were injured during the operation of machinery, slipped on a spillage or tripped on an obstruction, hurt yourself lifting something or fell from a height, Claim Today Solicitors can help you.
The workplace is governed by various laws and regulations. There are many of these regulations, the relevance and applicability of which depends on the type of workplace where the accident occurred and how it happened.
Your employer is required to have Employers Liability Insurance which should cover them against your claim if you are injured in the workplace or during the course of your employment.
It is your employer’s duty to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work. If
you have suffered an injury or illness due to their negligence, Claim Today Solicitors can help you get the compensation you not only deserve, but are legally entitled to.
Injury or illness in the workplace may come about by:
- Poor or faulty access to a building
- Hazardous wiring
- Faulty equipment, desks, chairs, flooring, shelves, scaffolding, and machinery
- Insufficient training (for example with operating machinery or lifting)
- Having insufficient time to recover from illness
- Failure to clear objects from pathways or clean up spills.
To give your case the best chance of success it is good if you have:
- Noted down the details of your accident including:
Date of accident
Time of accident
Location of accident
Cause of accident
Details of witnesses
- Logged the incident in your work’s accident book
- Taken photographs of your injury and where it took place
- Visited the doctor or hospital to seek medical advice.
The lawyers at Claim Today Solicitors are particularly skilled at dealing with claims arising out of workplace accidents and have an in-depth knowledge of the relevant Laws.
Slips and Trips
In our everyday life we come and go as visitors to many places, be it supermarkets and shops for our everyday needs, business premises, public and private premises, restaurants, residential houses, concert halls, arenas and stadiums. Sometimes accidents occur in these places, which can arise out of all sorts of circumstances, from slipping on wet floors, to tripping on trailing cables or rubbish left on pedestrian routes.
Similarly, other most common types of accidents which occur in the streets are when someone trips or slips as a result of a defect on the pavement or highway. These cases are often against Local Authorities who are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of our streets under the Highways Act.
If you slip or trip and injure yourself because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to legal compensation. So long as you tell us what happened and where, the lawyers at Claim Today Solicitors will work out who is potentially responsible and will be able to advise you and assist you with making a claim.
In most of the above situations, the owner, occupier or event organiser will have insurance to cover them against your claim.
To give your case the best chance of success it is good if you have:
- Noted down the details of your accident including:
Date of accident
Time of accident
Location of accident
Cause of accident
Details of witnesses
- Reported the incident to the owner of the premises.
- Taken photographs and measurement of the defect where it took place.
- Visited the doctor or hospital to seek medical advice.
Product Liability Accidents
Dog bite Cases
If you have been attacked and hurt by a dog you may be entitled to compensation. Dog Bites can be particularly painful and the effects can be long lasting, both physically and mentally. Cases of this nature are not always straight forward. The lawyers at Claim Today Solicitors are skilled in dealing with these type of claims and are ready to advise should the need arise.
To give your case the best chance of success it is good if you have:
- Noted down the details of your accident including:
Date of accident
Time of accident
Location of accident
Details of witnesses
Details of the owner of the dog
- Reported the incident to the police and noted down the police reference number
- Visited the doctor or hospital to seek medical advice.
Product Liability Accidents
If you have been injured by a product it may not have been your fault. The cause of the accident could have been something beyond your control, for example the product may have been faulty.
The lawyers at Claim Today Solicitors have experience in dealing with such matters.
To give your case the best chance of success it is good if you have:
- Kept the receipt as a proof of purchase with you
- Reported the incident to the owner of the product or where you have bought it from
- Visited the doctor or hospital to seek medical advice.
Accidents on Holiday
We all look forward to going away on holiday, but unfortunately, what should have been a well earned break and time to have fun and relax can sometimes be ruined by an accident or incident. You may have been travelling just a short distance to have a break within the UK or may have decided to travel overseas.
When accidents or incidents occur whilst on holiday, it can be difficult to establish who might have been at fault. The accident may have happened during the course of travel, by bus, coach, train or Air. You may have suffered food poisoning or injured yourself in a swimming pool or during an excursion.
Cases which occur in the UK do not pose any particular difficulties from a legal point of view, but those which occur abroad may not be straight forward. Different Laws and regulations will often apply and the time limit for making a claim may be much shorter than the standard 3 year limit that we have in the UK. Sometimes you may only have one year to claim.
If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident whilst on holidays then call Claim Today Solicitors for an expert help and advice. Our experienced lawyers will deal with your claim and you will get 100% compensation.
Clinical Negligence
The standard of healthcare in the UK is generally excellent. However, there are occasions when people suffer because of inadequate or inappropriate treatment or misdiagnosis.
Clinical negligence cases may include:
- Sub-standard care from doctors, nurses, dentists or other medical professionals
- Mistakes made during surgery
- A delayed medical diagnosis, or bad advice.
If this has happened to you, Claim Today Solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. Money may not be your primary motivator (you may just be seeking an apology or explanation and reassurance that no one else will experience what you have experienced) and we understand this entirely.
As well as your physical suffering, we may also be able to take into account your psychological distress (including the effect the mistreatment has had on your loved ones); the financial impact and the costs of future treatment.
Criminal Injuries
Unfortunately in today’s society violent crime is an ever increasing worry for the general public. If you have been the victim of such a crime, then Claim Today Solicitors can help you and guide you through the process of seeking compensation for your injuries.
Claims for criminal Injuries are made to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, who administers the criminal injuries compensation scheme throughout England, Scotland and Wales. They pay compensation to people who have been the victim of a violent crime.
Since the first scheme was set up in 1964, the Authority has paid more than £3billion in compensation, making it among the largest and most generous of its type in the World. Its aim is to provide victims with material recognition of their pain and suffering and to allow society to express its regret to them.
Since April 1996 the level of compensation has been determined according to a scale, or tariff, set by Parliament. The scheme and the 1996 tariff was revised in 2001. The tariff includes descriptions of over 400 injuries, with each attached to one of 25 levels of compensation between £1,000 and £250,000.
There is a time limit of 2 years to make a claim and certain conditions must be met in order for there to be a prospect of you being awarded compensation.
It is not essential that you have a Lawyer to represent you and you can in fact make an application yourself directly to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. However, the Lawyers at Claim Today Solicitors do have considerable experience in making applications to the CICA on behalf of the victims of crime and we would be happy to discuss any such matter with you and provide you with free initial advice without any obligation.
In claims to the Criminal Injury Compensation Authority (CICA) legal fees are not recoverable. In those cases we may agree to enter into a contingency agreement with you. Under such agreement if your claim was successful then a percentage would be deducted from your damages in respect of our legal fees and disbursements. If your claim to the CICA was unsuccessful we would not charge you anything for the work done. We will agree with you what the percentage would be.
