comercrawley solicitors

What can I claim?

Your claim for compensation will be split into two parts:

General Damages (your personal injury)
This is the compensation paid for your injuries and reflects the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused to you, both in the past and in the future.

Compensation will also be paid if your injuries have caused you to suffer a cosmetic blemish, for example scarring.

You may also be able to claim additional compensation for being at a disadvantage in the job market as a result of your injury, or if you cannot continue in your chosen career.

We will be able to advise you as to the appropriate value of your general damages claim once final medical evidence has been obtained. In doing so, we will refer to judicial guidelines and previous court decisions.

Special Damages (your financial losses and expenses)
These could include:
· loss of earnings (past and future)
· travel expenses
· medical expenses (including private treatment)
· damaged clothing
· pension loss
· cost of care (both voluntary and paid)
· aids and equipment

Also, in road traffic accident cases:
· repairs to your vehicle or write off value of your vehicle
· recovery and storage of your vehicle
· car hire or loss of use and inconvenience whilst your vehicle is off the road
· policy excess
· damaged property in your vehicle

We will assist you in putting together a full and detailed list of all of your losses and expenses.