There are three main elements of any claim for compensation. You must be able to prove that:

1. You have indeed suffered an injury.
2. Another person's actions caused that injury.
3. The other person was at least partly to blame.

You will have to show that the party you are claiming against owed you a duty of care, and breached that duty. You will also have to show that the type of injury that you sustained was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of that negligence. Medical evidence will be required to support your case.

In order to make a claim, you will need to undergo medical examinations to determine the prognosis for your injuries. Treatment needs and care requirements should also be identified at this time.

Our team of specialist personal injury lawyers will be able to guide you through every step of your claim. With severe injuries there may be ongoing requirements relating to care. It is essential that an individual's future needs are properly taken into account in any settlement.

Even if you think you may have been partly at fault, you may still be able to claim. For example, a claimant who suffers a road traffic accident and is not wearing a seatbelt would normally be considered to have contributed a factor of 25% to the negligence.