Personal injury occurs when the actions of one person cause another to be injured. Personal injury is classified as unintentional, but it still comes with consequences. There are criteria that define and determine personal injury and how to assign fault.

Personal injury occurs as a result of an accident such as traffic accident or injury as a result of tripping or an assault. Personal injury also occurs when a defective product is used, medical negligence or from an industrial related occurrence.

A personal injury court case must commence within three years of the occurrence in order for the plaintiff to collect any judgment, which the personal injury solicitors London will be aware of. If the case does not commence within the required time frame the claimant will lose any right to bring action against s defendant. If the injured party was less than 18 years old, they have until the day before their 21^st birthday to commence proceedings.

In most cases, if a personal injury solicitors London fails to win a personal injury case, the solicitor is not entitled to compensation. If the solicitor does win the case, the solicitor is entitled to a percentage of the compensation awarded to the plaintiff. The solicitor is also entitled to an uplift fee which cannot be greater than 100% of the standard fee.

Personal injury solicitors London will investigate a personal injury case through the review of evidence collected, interviews of those involved and any eye witnesses. If necessary, the solicitors will perform a reconstruction of the accident or event in order to assign fault.

The value of compensation for a personal injury will be directly proportional to the severity of the injury. Injuries that cause intense pain, such as brain damage, broken bones and severed limbs tend to receive the highest compensation. In addition to compensation for injuries, compensation can also be received for how the injury affects the injured person’s life, such as if they can no longer perform their job functions. This is called loss of amenity and the compensation is part of the claim for pain, suffering and loss of amenities.

Sometimes, compensation for a personal injury claim is in the form of a structured settlement. It is sometimes requested by the victim and sometimes a condition of the settlement, as requested by the personal injury solicitors London. A structured settlement allows the claimant to take advantage of tax benefits and find financial protection for the future.