Putting in a claim

jlutw1983

Hi before xmas I was hit by a car on the pavement. Basically I was at the traffic lights front car stopped and one went into back of it pushing it forward and then into me. I wasn't seriously hurt but put a claim in which they now have claimed liability. How much am I likely to get?

tomtontom

Any claim will be assessed on your injury and losses incurred. What was your injury, did you require time off work or treatment?

jlutw1983

I had alor of bruising to the back area. Had a couple of days off work then on lighter work duties

Nasqueron

Speak to your legal advisor, they will know the sort of range of payouts you are likely to get based on the Judicial College Guidelines for the assessment of General Damages. If you weren't seriously hurt (no broken bones) and your earnings were not impacted (assuming you could have 2 days off sick as an employee (it would be different if you were self employed or weren't paid for sick leave) then it'll be a "go away" sum probably around £1000-£2000. I was hit by a car while cycling, my solicitor has advised that for back injuries where full recovery is made within a few days / weeks then up to £1550 (with uplift for legal costs to £1705)