This Serious Injury Claim Guide gives information on serious injury claims.
It explains the rights who suffer serious injuries.
Suffering a serious injury can be life-changing, both physically and emotionally. Therefore, it is essential to understand your rights and the support available if you or a loved one has been seriously injured due to someone else’s negligence.
This guide explains what qualifies as a serious injury, the most common causes, and how a serious injury claim can help you move forward.
A serious injury, sometimes referred to as a catastrophic injury, is one that has a long-term or permanent impact on a person’s life. Sadly, in many cases, a full recovery is not expected.
Examples of serious injuries include:
As a result, anyone affected by these injuries often requires specialist legal, medical, and rehabilitative support.
Serious injuries can occur in many situations. However, some causes are more common than others.
The most frequent causes of serious injury claims include:
Because these incidents often involve complex liability issues, early legal advice is crucial.
In some situations, an injured person cannot make a claim themselves. For example, they may lack mental capacity or have suffered severe brain injuries.
In these cases, the law allows a close family member or representative to bring a serious injury claim on their behalf. This ensures the injured person still receives the compensation and support they need.
If you are considering making a claim for someone else, our expert solicitors will gladly talk through your options and next steps.
In most cases, you have three years to start a serious injury claim. This period usually begins from:
However, some exceptions apply. Therefore, it is always best to seek legal advice as soon as possible.
At NJS Law, we specialise in supporting people who have suffered serious or catastrophic injuries. From the outset, we focus on securing both financial compensation and practical support.
We can help you with:
Importantly, we understand that serious injuries affect not only the injured person but also their family. Therefore, we provide dedicated support at every stage of the claim.
Our team has decades of combined experience in handling serious injury claims, and we are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
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