personal injury claims
You may be able to make a claim for compensation against your employer if you are injured at work, or suffer ill health as a result of the work that you do. You will need legal advice if you want to make a claim, but read on to find out more about the process and where to find help.
- What is a personal injury? more...
- Can I make a claim for a personal injury at work? more...
- What do I have to prove? more...
- How soon do I have to claim? more...
- What evidence do I need to support my case? more...
- Which court do I go to? more...
- What should I do if I think I might have a good claim? more...
- How can my union help? more...
- What will my union or solicitor want to know? more...
- What will my solicitor do? more...
- Where else can I get legal advice? more...
- I have seen TV adverts for claims insurance. Should I ring them? more...
- Is it easy winning a personal injury claim? more...
- Can I get legal aid? more...
- What are the alternatives to legal aid? more...
- How will a solicitor help me? more...
- How do I deal with an offer to settle my case? more...
- Why should I make an offer to my employer to settle my case? more...
- What happens if I win? more...
- What happens if I lose? more...
- Is there a court timetable? more...
further information
The Directgov web pages on accidents at work include information about personal injury claims.