Compensation claim advice

Rory73

Hi there, first post and not even sure this is the right place to write it, but here it goes anyway.
I have had an accident a few weeks ago, carpark of my workplace, fell and injured myself, 8 weeks off so far, and the possibility of more time off.
As it wasn't through my fault, I will have to make a claim eventually, for loss of earnings.
Here is the question: any suggestion of a reputable compensation claim company? Any tips from someone been through it?
Thanks for any help you can give me.

BykerSands

Rory73 wrote: »

Hi there, first post and not even sure this is the right place to write it, but here it goes anyway.
I have had an accident a few weeks ago, carpark of my workplace, fell and injured myself, 8 weeks off so far, and the possibility of more time off.
As it wasn't through my fault, I will have to make a claim eventually, for loss of earnings.
Here is the question: any suggestion of a reputable compensation claim company? Any tips from someone been through it?
Thanks for any help you can give me.

There's no claim in an accident so I trust someone's been negligent.

TadleyBaggie

Who's fault was it?

Rory73

My workplace is at fault, as they failed to maintain carpark facilities, hence me falling and fracturing arm in two different spots.

Rory73

Guys, I would not claim if it wasn't for loss of earning, also I need both my arms to work properly, as I am a chef by trade, and it is likely the injured arm won't go back properly. So, please, no sarcastic comments, thanks.

BykerSands

Rory73 wrote: »

My workplace is at fault, as they failed to maintain carpark facilities, hence me falling and fracturing arm in two different spots.

That's good, so you have evidence they knew about said defects or failed to routinely maintain it.

Next step is to fully recover from your injuries and then look at making a claim. No point doing it until you know the full extent of your injury and any long term effects from it.

No rush, it's only been 8 weeks, you have 3 years in which to claim.

BykerSands

Rory73 wrote: »

Guys, I would not claim if it wasn't for loss of earning, also I need both my arms to work properly, as I am a chef by trade, and it is likely the injured arm won't go back properly. So, please, no sarcastic comments, thanks.

Spend the time off looking for a new job. If they've managed without you over Christmas they'll probably manage you out of a job when you claim.

Rory73

Thanks for your answer, that helps a lot :-)

BykerSands

Rory73 wrote: »

Thanks for your answer, that helps a lot :-)

I get it you're after some quick cash. Well it won't happen.

Johnnytwostep

I would choo....choo...choose the compensation train.

All aboard.milk them dry on the way to the job centre.

unholyangel

I suppose that depends on your definition of "reputable".


Compensation claims were becoming such a problem (in particular the "no win no fee" ones) that the rules has been changed so now you are unable to reclaim your costs from the losing side and instead, your costs will be taken from any money awarded to you.

In claims such as this, you're basically looking to show:

1) That they owed you a duty of care
2) That they were in breach of that duty
3) That their breach caused the injury/damages and
4) That the damage was not too remote