Sun-Claims’ highly qualified personal injury team have the experience to deal quickly and efficiently with your personal injury claim no matter what type of accident you have been involved with..
Below you will find information regarding the different kinds of accidents and claims our specialist lawyers deal with, day in day out.
Road Traffic Accidents
Hodgkinsons team of specialists understand the trauma of being involved in an accident and will work to minimise your distress by making the compensation process run as smoothly as possible.
We are specialists in road traffic claims. We can help you with your claim for injuries whether you were a driver, motorcyclist or a passenger. Even if you were the passenger in a vehicle or a pillion on a motorcycle, where the driver or rider may have caused the accident, you could still have a claim. If you were a pedestrian hit by a vehicle we can help you claim for injuries.
Whiplash causing neck and back pain is a common result of being involved in a road traffic accident; so call us today if you have been injured within the last 3 years. Contact us if you need help with your whiplash accident compensation claim. We will act for you on a No Win No Fee basis so that you keep all of your compensation.
Motor Accidents – involving uninsured drivers
According to national statistics 1 in 10 people have had a car accident where the driver was uninsured. If you are unfortunate enough to be injured as a result of a road traffic accident which was the fault of an uninsured driver, then you may be entitled to payment from The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) under the Uninsured Drivers Agreement. The MIB will pay you and may then recovery the money they have paid to you from the uninsured driver.
There are a number of rules that apply to claims involving the MIB and it is therefore essential that your claim is dealt with by an expert. Contact us today and be sure that you have the right specialist advice.
Motor Accidents involving untraced drivers
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that involved a hit and run driver then you may be entitled to compensation for any personal injury you sustained. You can ask for compensation from the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) under the Untraced Drivers Agreement Scheme.
There are a number of rules that apply to claims involving the MIB and it is therefore essential that your claim is dealt with by an expert. Contact us today and be sure that you have the right specialist advice.
Accidents at Work
We are specialists in workplace law.
Wherever you work, your employer has a legal duty to provide a safe place to work, a safe way of doing the work and safe co-workers. Your employers should assess the risks associated with the work you are doing and protect you from being injured. Your employers even have to protect you from doing something unintentionally or without thinking which might cause you injury.
In the UK there is a comprehensive body of rules and regulations covering health and safety at work. These rules deal with the state of the workplace, lifting or moving loads, the use of, work or safety equipment, hazardous substances, and issues relating to noise, or tool vibration, levels. If you injure yourself because your employer failed to protect you for example, you slipped at work then you should ask us to investigate your possible claim even if you think the accident may have been your own fault or that of a co-worker.
Construction work can be particularly dangerous and we are specialists in construction accident compensation claims. Contact us if you have had a construction accident.
Accidents Abroad
Foreign travel can be risky. Accidents abroad, on planes or ships can be governed by complex international agreements and laws. If you were injured while on a package holiday your tour operator in the UK may have to pay you compensation.
If you have an accident abroad that was not your fault, or if you become ill with food poisoning due to poor hygiene standards, or you are injured in a car accident that was not your fault then you may be able to make a claim.
It is essential that you have expert legal representation to guide you through the difficult and complex issues that arise from accident abroad.
Slips Trips and falls
If you fall in a public place, such as a shop, because of a slippery surface or other hazard you should instruct us to ask the shop why they should not be held responsible for your accident. You have the right to expect that any public place is kept free of slippery surfaces or other hazards that you can trip or fall over.
When walking down the street you are entitled to expect the pavement to be in a reasonable condition. Claims involving pavements and roads can be complex to deal with because finding out who is responsible for the path or roadway is not always as easy as it might appear.
If you have sustained an injury due to a trip or fall you will need our help to determine who is responsible for the injury you suffered and obtain the best injury settlement.
Brain Injury Claims
Sustaining a traumatic brain injury can be a life-changing event, not only for the person affected but also their family. After a head injury, symptoms such as poor concentration, personality changes, memory loss and fatigue can affect everyday activities. Head injuries can even lead to severe physical disability and permanent brain damage.
There are different types and levels of head injury and it can take several years for the effects of a brain injury to be known. Unlike other injuries, the after effects that a brain injury can have on a person’s life can be extremely difficult. In many cases the effects are lifelong and therefore achieving maximum compensation is essential to cover after care costs long into the future. Such costs could include:
• Care in the home or hospital
• Adaptations to the home
• The provision of specialist transport and equipment
• Future education or training for employment
• Our specialised brain injury solicitors combine their highly-rated legal service to secure maximum compensation with a thorough rehabilitation programme to help promote your quality of life.
If you’ve suffered a head or brain injury then our traumatic brain injury law firm with specialist experts in this field could help you claim compensation. Please contact us.
Fatal Accident Claims:
The legal issues following from an accident (or disease such as cancer, or medical negligence) which results in death are complex and require specialist advice. The burden on the family can be immense. As specialist fatal accident solicitors we will provide that specialist advice and in doing so strive to lessen the burden on those left behind.
We appreciate that no amount of money can compensate for the death of a loved one. Every loss is a personal tragedy and we will ensure that each case will be treated individually and sympathetically.
If a husband or wife, parent, child or partner was financially dependent on the deceased they can claim compensation because of that financial dependency; this could amount to many thousands of pounds where you were financially dependent on part of the deceased’s income which has now been lost.
Chronic Pain Claims:
The legal and medical issues surrounding chronic pain can be complex and demanding. Unlike other injuries the effects of chronic pain can be extremely difficult to bear. In many cases the effects are lifelong and therefore proper specialist investigation is essential to achieving maximum compensation.
Our solicitors have expertise in dealing with cases involving Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain and Ankylosing Spondylitis and other conditions.
Repetitive Strain Injury Claims:
If you work in a job that requires fast, repetitive movements, particularly flexing the wrist, elbow or shoulder, or working at a speed you cannot control and have problems with your hands, arms or wrists, then there is a chance you may suffer from a repetitive strain injury (RSI) or to give it it’s proper name, an Upper Limb Disorder. RSI conditions include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Trigger Finger / Thumb.
Employers are under a duty to assess and identify which employees may be at risk of suffering from RSI and they must implement appropriate measures to prevent or control the risk of developing or suffering RSI.
If your employers have not implemented the correct measures and you have developed this form of injury then you could be entitled to bring an RSI claim against them, for failing in their duty.
Criminal Injury Claims:
If you are an innocent victim of assault or violent crime, then you may be entitled to bring a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) which is a fund of public money available to compensate victims of crimes. To qualify for a claim you must have suffered a physical or mental injury in an assault or criminal incident that caused you to visit the doctor. The CICA has strict guidelines for awarding compensation.
Our specialist team will advise you on how best to proceed with bringing a claim to the CICA.
