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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.