The amount of accident claims compensation awarded can vary enormously depending on many factors like type of accident, the severity of injuries, loss of earnings, pain and suffering etc.

If you have been injured in an accident which wasn’t your fault you could be entitled to make a personal injury claim.

Compensation Awards – General Damages And Special Damages Awards

There are two types of compensation which can be claimed for “ general damages and special damages.

General Damages

General damages are paid for an injury and relate to pain, suffering and loss of earnings. It is the court that decides how much should be paid in general damages compensation.

Compensation Awards – Special Damages

Special damages are paid to compensate the claimant for actual financial loss caused by the accident. They can include the cost of care, travel costs for medical treatment, medical expenses and in the case of a road traffic accident, the cost of repairing or replacing your car.

Factors Affecting Amount Of Damages On Compensation Awards

If you are held partly responsible for the accident, the amount of damages you receive may be reduced but this decision is taken by the court.

Claiming Compensation

The first step, of course, in making your claim, is to contact our team of personal injury solicitors. You can use the form on our website or you could give us a call, without obligation, and in the strictest of confidence. There are time limits on claims so it’s important that you start your enquiry as soon as possible to ensure that you don’t miss out on what is rightfully yours.

You may be entitled to compensation for a range of compensation claims under accident claims. Our experts will help assess your potential claim going forwards and provide you with proficient advice.

Contact First Personal Injury to discuss your potential compensation claim today by ringing 0333 358 2345 or by filling out the online claims form.