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Accidents At Work: What Should You Do If You’re Injured?

If you’re hurt in an accident at work that happened through no fault of your own, you should seek legal advice as you might be able to make a claim against your employer for compensation for your injuries.

Accident At Work ClaimsWhilst this can feel like an awkward or difficult decision to make, the majority of employers will handle a claim against them sensibly and will simply pass it on to their insurance company – after all, it is your employer’s insurers you are claiming against and not your employer itself.

What Should You Do If You’ve Had An Accident At Work?

If you’ve suffered because of an accident at work in the last 3 years or you feel like your health has worsened due to your workplace environment, our specialist solicitors can advise you whether you’re able to make a claim.

As a guide, if you’re hurt in an accident at work, you should do the following:

  • Complete an accident at work report as soon as possible
  • Take photos of where your accident happened and your injuries, if you can
  • Get the contact details of any witnesses to your accident
  • Speak to a personal injury solicitor for advice

Your Employer’s Duty Of Care

Your employer has a duty of care to keep the workplace safe and ensure measures are in place to support your wellbeing whilst you’re at work.

Your employer’s duties include:

  • Having health and safety measures in place
  • Carrying out risk assessments
  • Providing PPE (personal protective equipment) to staff
  • Providing relevant training
  • Ensuring the workplace is safe and free from hazards

Accident Types

Poor working environments can cause accidents to happen that lead to injuries ranging from the minor to major.

Types of accidents at work include:

  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Falls from height
  • Injuries related to moving vehicles or machinery
  • Burn injuries
  • Manual handling accidents
  • Lifting accidents
  • Electrocution injuries

Should You Claim For Accident At Work Compensation?

If your employer’s negligence has caused your accident at work, you should claim compensation for your pain and suffering as well as any financial losses such as loss of pay.

Furthermore, by making a claim for compensation you are highlighting the potential hazards in the workplace and helping to ensure others don’t suffer in similar accidents at work.

Even if your employer won’t admit negligence, you could possibly achieve a settlement outside of court without an admission of liability – so make sure you speak to a legal specialist as soon as possible about your accident at work.

How We Can Help You With Your Accident At Work Claim

It’s important to know that you wouldn’t be punished for making a claim against your employer for your accident at work – and that if you are entitled to compensation, your employer will pass your claim to their insurers and your solicitor will work hard to secure the compensation you deserve for your injuries. You’ll be helping to prevent similar accidents in the workplace from happening, too, by making your employer aware of potential hazards.

Our personal injury solicitors have the relevant experience combined with a caring and friendly approach, to ensure you are supported and guided at every stage of the claims process, and that the best possible outcome is achieved on your behalf.

To discuss a potential accident at work claim with one of our specialist solicitors, call FREE on 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

Can You Claim For Dental Negligence Compensation?

Going to the dentist can be daunting for some of us and you need to place a lot of trust in the dental professional to provide the correct treatment and in the best possible way – thankfully this is the norm and the trust is usually well placed.

dental negligence Bartletts SolicitorsHowever, on rare occasions, dental professionals make mistakes and when this happens it is painful and can cause damage to your teeth as well as physical and mental suffering.

If you’ve suffered a dental injury or error due to negligence or malpractice, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation.

What Is Dental Negligence?

Dental negligence is the term used for any injury or suffering caused by dental treatment or procedure, or as the result of a missed condition or misdiagnosis by your dentist.

The types of dental negligence injuries include:

  • Treatment mistakes
  • Nerve injuries
  • Cosmetic dentistry errors
  • Diagnosis delays
  • Misdiagnosis

Can You Claim For Dental Negligence?

Yes, you can. If you’ve suffered unnecessary pain because of something your dentist has done or failed to do or not done properly, then you can claim for compensation.

Whether you received treatment from a private dental practice or an NHS one, you can claim.

The amount of compensation you’ll receive depends on the severity of suffering you’ve experienced due to the negligent treatment together with any financial losses you’ve incurred, including for any corrective or restorative treatments that are needed.

What Is The Claims Process?

Ideally, you should make your claim as soon as possible after the date of the incident, and within 3 years of the incident. There are exceptions to the 3-year rule but usually a claim has to be made within this time frame.

As a guide, the claims process is usually similar to this:

  • Obtain dental records
    Initially, we’ll work with you to obtain dental records from your dental practice as these will form a key part of the evidence for your claim.
  • Review dental records
    Your solicitor will review the records and put together a report that highlights your suffering and the grounds for your claim.
  • Examine
    Sometimes, a specialist will examine your teeth and mouth to confirm the trauma you’ve suffered and the restorative treatment needed.
  • Make The Claim
    Your solicitor will outline the negligence claim and send it to the dental provider. The provider will then forward it to their insurers who have 4 months to investigate the allegations and respond with either an admission or denial of liability.
  • Settle
    If the dental provider admits liability, your solicitor will negotiate the amount of compensation you deserve.

Dental negligence compensation cases vary between a few months and a few years to settle, depending on the severity of trauma and if the provider admits liability.

Our specialist solicitors always work quickly and efficiently to achieve the best possible outcome in the shortest time. You will be supported at every stage of the claims process if you decide to go ahead with making a claim, to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

To find out more about making a compensation claim for dental negligence or to speak to one of our specialist solicitors about your particular injury, call Freephone 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

How Do You Claim Following A Surgical Error?

There is no doubt that surgery is daunting, regardless of the type and reason for it – and you are entitled to receive the best possible care and treatment. But what happens if there is a surgical error and you are injured as a result? If the mistake was caused by negligence, then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.

FortBartletts medical negligenceunately, the standards of surgical treatment are high in the UK, but mistakes still happen. When mistakes happen during an operation, such as the surgeon operating on the wrong arm or accidentally hitting and injuring a nerve, the resulting injuries can be severe.

When a doctor’s care is shown to have been below a reasonable standard, then you are entitled to make a surgical negligence claim for compensation for your pain and suffering.

Is Your Post Surgery Pain Normal?

Following most operations, it is normal to experience some pain or discomfort during your recovery period. This might be swelling, temporarily restricted movement or soreness at the site of the area operated on.

However, your expectations should have been managed by the doctor prior to your surgery and you should be fully prepared for what your recovery will be like. If you suffer symptoms that are different to those discussed with the doctor beforehand or the symptoms go on for longer than they should, it may be due to a surgical error.

What Are The Types Of Surgical Errors?

There are many different types of mistakes that can be made during an operation, often leading to much suffering and discomfort.

As a guide, any of the following could form the basis of a medical negligence case:

  • Poor decision making and incompetence by the surgeon, resulting in below standard surgery
  • Damage to the patient’s arteries or nerves
  • A lack of monitoring during and after surgery
  • Operating on the wrong limb
  • Providing too much or too little anaesthetic
  • The surgery itself was unnecessary
  • Instruments left inside the patient after surgery
  • Failure to obtain full consent for the operation

How Can You Claim Against Your Doctor For A Surgical Error?

If you believe you have suffered an avoidable and negligent surgical error that has caused you pain and suffering, we will work hard to quickly establish if you have a case to make a claim – and if so, we will work with you to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve and need to fully recover.

You usually have 3 years from the date of the surgery, if you’re aged 18 and older, to make a surgery error claim.

The amount of compensation you receive depends on your injury and how much is needed to get you back to the position you should have been in had you received the correct surgical treatment.

By making a claim, you can ensure the mistake is only made once and that no one else suffers like you have during the same surgery, as lessons will hopefully be learnt by the doctors and hospital staff.

How We Can Help You With Your Surgical Error Claim

Our medical negligence solicitors have the proven track record of helping many clients make successful claims after receiving below standard care during surgery on the NHS and private hospitals, for both adults and children.

We will assess whether the care you received was sub-standard and work hard to establish whether surgical negligence took place in order to secure the compensation you deserve for your experience – and to cover any current and future medical treatment and losses sustained.

In a recent case, a local customer services advisor in her early 50s made a claim with the help of Bartletts Solicitors’ personal injury team in Chester. Following remedial surgery, the lady developed a vaginal fistula and when the hospital tried to fix the issue, they made it worse and she ended up with significant difficulties for 12 months before another consultant was able to resolve it.

Our solicitors were able to prove the original surgeon should not have carried out the second surgery and that when he did this was not in accordance with hospital protocol for this type of procedure and led to more pain. We also demonstrated that the hospital failed to pick up on the vaginal fistula for months, causing the lady many months of stress and anxiety.

The lady was awarded £35,000 in compensation for her injury and loss of earnings. Thankfully she has since made a full recovery.

Thanks to their experience and knowledge of this complex area of law, our specialist solicitors are here to help you if you have received negligent surgical treatment or suffered due to a surgical error, and will assist you at every stage of the process to make the experience as stress-free and straightforward as possible for you – and to secure the compensation you deserve.

To discuss making a surgical error claim with one of our solicitors, call Freephone 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

What Are Your Rights With Work Related RSI Claims:?

Your employer has a legal duty to keep you safe at work and protect your wellbeing whilst you’re in the workplace environment – if this has not been the case and your RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) was caused or worsened by poor working conditions, you may be entitled to claim for compensation.RSI Claims Bartletts Solicitors

What Is RSI?

Repetitive Strain Injury, sometimes called Occupational Overuse Syndrome, refers to the damage that your muscles, tendons and nerves suffer due to repetitive tasks and awkward posture.

It is usually work-related and commonly occurs in the fingers, hands, arms and neck. With proper and effective health and safety measures in place, RSI is avoidable most of the time.

There are numerous actions and tasks that increase the risk of RSI with most injuries happening to people who work in offices, factories or in manual labour roles. Common causes include:

  • Repetitive tasks
  • Poor posture
  • Insufficient or infrequent rest breaks
  • Cold environment
  • Using vibrating equipment

RSI Symptoms

Symptoms range from mild to severe, but in every case, you should seek medical help to prevent further damage and pain from occurring.

If symptoms are mild, you may only notice the pain during the task itself – should this happen, you should stop your activity straightaway and tell your employer. If symptoms are constant or the pain is serious, as well as seeking medical advice you should seek legal advice too.

RSI Facts

It is estimated that more than 5 million working days are lost in sick leave because of RSIs every year – which means this type of injury isn’t just impacting on the day-to-day life of the sufferer but the wider economy too.

Various UK studies have shown what a difference it makes to people’s mental health and job satisfaction levels, having management that treats staff fairly and with consideration of working conditions. This is why it’s vital more is done to prevent employees from suffering with RSIs in the workplace

Other Work-Related Injuries

As well as RSI, HAVS and CTS are common work-related injuries that can be caused by poor safety measures and working conditions.

HAVS stands for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome and is a form of Raynaud’s syndrome which causes poor blood circulation and nerve damage. It is most often found in individuals who use vibrating equipment or power tools in their work and usually causes permanent damage.

CTS is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and is caused by swelling in the wrist area that suppresses the median nerve and leads to the area around the thumb becoming weak or numb. This syndrome can be caused or made worse by poor working conditions in the manufacturing and construction industries.

How We Can Help You With Your RSI Claim

Your workplace should be a safe environment and your employer should have measures in place to protect your wellbeing. If your employer has failed in their duty of care and been negligent either through a lack of health and safety measures or by failing to take action after you raised concerns then you may be able to make a compensation claim for your RSI.

It is important you consult legal help as well as medical assistance if you’ve suffered or are suffering from RSI, HAVS or CTS. Your solicitor will guide and support you at every step of the claims process, if you decide to go ahead – and work hard to ensure you receive the help you need to recover as well as to secure the compensation you deserve.

To discuss a potential RSI claim with one of our specialist solicitors call FREE on 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

Can I Claim Compensation If I have Been Injured In An E-Scooter Accident?

E-scooters are increasingly popular but just how dangerous are they?

E-Scooter Accident Bartletts SolicitorsThere have been reports of people being injured whilst riding e-scooters and of pedestrians being hurt when e-scooter riders have failed to stop in time. If you’ve been hurt in an e-scooter accident, get in touch with our professional personal injury solicitors about whether you can make a claim for compensation for your injuries.

What Are E-Scooters?

E-scooters are electric scooters that provide an alternative way to travel to walking or cycling.

Quite new to our streets, e-scooters are becoming a familiar sight in some UK cities thanks to Government-led trials that have made them available to hire in certain areas.

What Is The Law For Riding E-Scooters?

You must have a valid provisional or full driving licence and be over the age of 16 to ride an e-scooter.

In England, the law states it is illegal to ride a privately-owned e-scooter on public roads and these e-scooters must only be ridden on private land with permission from the landowner.

An individual who is caught illegally riding a privately-owned e-scooter on a public road can be fined up to £300 and have 6 points added to their driving licence.

The Government is currently trialling e-scooter hire in more than 40 towns and cities – and it is legal to ride e-scooters in these areas. However, it is still illegal to ride e-scooters on pavements and they can only be ridden in cycle lanes and on the sides of roads.

The E-Scooter Hire Trials

The cities that have e-scooters available for hire under the Government trial scheme include London, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.

During the trial period, it is compulsory for all e-scooters to have motor insurance – this is currently provided by the rental operator.

Each e-scooter provider has slightly different rules for e-scooter use so it’s always worth checking before deciding whether to hire an e-scooter or not.

E-Scooter Safety

Similar rules that apply to cycling, apply to e-scooters. Helmets are recommended but not mandatory.

The speed limit for most e-scooters available to hire is 15.5mph. In London, the speed limit is 12.5mph and you need to complete an online safety course before starting your journey when you hire one for the first time.

How Safe Are E-Scooters?

The combination of electric power, lack of training on how to ride one safely, and the speed they can travel at means they pose a certain danger to the rider and to pedestrians who may be in the path of one if the rider can’t stop in time.

Regardless of whether the e-scooter trials make it compulsory to have insurance whilst on the public road on an e-scooter, it’s always a good idea to have insurance – just in case you’re involved in an accident that causes injury to another person.

How We Can Help You With Your E-Scooter Accident Claim

If you’ve been injured in an accident involving an e-scooter, contact us for advice on whether you can make a claim for compensation and what your rights are.

We can also provide guidance and information on e-scooter safety and the law surrounding them, on a more general basis.

For more information on e-scooters and the law or to speak to one of our specialist solicitors about making an e-scooter accident claim for compensation, call Freephone 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

Wills & Lasting Power Of Attorney – Do You Need Both?

wills Bartletts Solicitors ChesterWhen it comes to protecting your own interests as well as those of loved ones, the short answer is that you do need both a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place.

This is because one covers you during your lifetime and the other, after you die.

What Is A Lasting Power Of Attorney?

Many people confuse an LPA for a Will, and vice versa. However, they are very different things.

Making a Power of Attorney means appointing someone or a couple of people whom you trust, to manage all your affairs on your behalf should you ever become unable to do so.

Your appointed person under an LPA has the legal power to make decisions and to act on your behalf and in your best interests if you ever can’t, while you’re alive.

There are 2 types of LPAs:

  • Property and financial LPAs
  • Health and welfare LPAs

People become incapacitated for numerous reasons, including following a brain injury or dementia. By putting an LPA in place while you’re still mentally capable, you will benefit from peace of mind that your decisions and management of all affairs will be handled by your chosen person or people in the future should you no longer be able to do so.

What Happens If There Is No LPA In Place?

If you lose the ability to care for yourself before appointing an individual under an LPA, then the Court of Protection might not allow you to set up an LPA. If this happens, your family will need to apply to the Court for a Deputyship Order – a long and stressful process that only adds to the emotional stress of this time.

If an LPA has already been made, your trusted person is able to act on your behalf immediately.

What’s The Difference Between An LPA and Will?

An LPA protects you while you’re alive whereas a Will protects your loved ones after you die by ensuring your wishes are carried out.

An attorney is appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney, to manage your financial and/or health and wellbeing affairs during your lifetime if you ever become unable to do so yourself.

An executor is appointed in your Will, to distribute your estate according to your wishes expressed within your Will.

You can appoint the same person to fulfil both roles – an attorney to act during your lifetime and an executor to act after you die – but you need to appoint them to give them the legal authority to undertake each duty.

How We Can Help You With Your Will & Lasting Power Of Attorney

It’s vital that you make a Will as well as appoint trusted individuals to act on your behalf while you’re still alive, should you ever need them to, by naming them under an LPA.

By doing both, you ensure that you have the legal protection that someone will make the right decisions and fight for your wellbeing on your behalf should you lose the ability to do so yourself during your lifetime, and that loved ones will be cared for and protected after you die.

Our solicitors are trained in the specialist legal knowledge of Wills and LPAs and have extensive experience of helping clients to draft Wills and correctly appoint individuals under an LPA.

To speak to us about making or updating your Will or LPA, please contact us on 01244 311 633 or email advice@bartletts.co.uk or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

How Much Compensation Can You Claim For Housing Disrepair?

What is housing disrepairWhen you rent a property, it becomes your home – and your home should be a comfortable, safe place to be. If this hasn’t been your experience and your landlord has ignored your complaints about any housing disrepair issue in your home, you might be eligible to make a claim for compensation.

When Can You Claim?

Your landlord has a legal duty to ensure the property you rent from them is of an acceptable standard. If it isn’t and you’ve informed them about the matter, then you can make a claim.

As a guide, you will be able to claim compensation in the following situation:

  • Your home has worsened significantly since the time you moved in
  • You have notified your landlord in writing of the issues
  • You have given your landlord reasonable time to remedy the situation
  • Your landlord has failed to carry out the necessary repairs to your home

What Can You Claim For?

You can claim for the suffering and stress caused by the disrepair. This includes any physical impact the level of disrepair had on your health and wellbeing, the inconvenience of having to move out if you had to vacate the property, as well as any damage to your possessions as a result of the housing disrepair.

How Much Housing Disrepair Compensation Can You Claim?

When you make a housing disrepair claim, the amount you are awarded depends on the length and severity of the disrepair, as well as the impact it has had on you and the members of your household.

The pain and suffering caused by living in a home in a state of disrepair, will be factored into your compensation amount, as will whether you had to move out of your property because of the disrepair.

As a guide, the following factors influence how much compensation you receive:

  • The rent you paid while living with disrepair issues
  • Length of disrepair
  • Severity of disrepair
  • Impact on your health and wellbeing
  • Impact on your household’s health and wellbeing
  • If you had to move out

The rent you pay is used to calculate the compensation amount. You will be awarded a percentage of the rent you paid while your home was in a state of disrepair. This applies even if your rent is paid by the local council in the form of housing benefits and you can still claim compensation.

The percentage of rent paid depends on the severity of the disrepair. If your home is totally uninhabitable, you will receive 100% of the rent paid. However, this is rare and usually it is between 25% and 50% of the rent paid for the property during the period of disrepair.

How We Can Help You With Your Housing Disrepair Claim

Our specialist solicitors have the experience and expert legal knowledge to help clients with a range of housing disrepair claims.

We will discuss your situation during an initial no-obligation consultation, free of charge, to help you put a value on your claim, and offer various funding options including working on a No Win No Fee basis.

Should you decide to go ahead with making your housing disrepair claim, we will support you throughout the claims process and provide advice and guidance at every stage to ensure your experience is as stress-free and successful as possible.

To speak to one of our solicitors about making a housing disrepair claim, please contact us on  Freephone 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

What Do The New PPE At Work Regulations Mean For Me?

PPE At Work Regulations Extended

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at Work Regulations have been extended to include all employees rather than just those with a contract of employment.

As a result of the new rules, which came into force on 6 April 2022, those previously unprotected at work are now protected. It also means that employers are potentially liable for injuries suffered at work if the correct PPE was not provided when it should have been.

What Exactly Are The New PPE At Work Regulations?

The new extension to the rules means all employees are covered by the PPE regulations now, even those working on a casual basis.

Before the new rules came info force, only those with a contract of employment with their employer were protected.

As a guide, the following employees are protected by the extended PPE at Work Regulations:

  • Those not in receipt of full employment rights
  • Those who work as and when they want to
  • Those not in business for themselves
  • Those contracted to carry out work with limited opportunities to swap shifts
  • Those carrying out work on behalf of organisations on a casual basis

What Do The New PPE At Work Regulations Mean For You?

As a result of the regulations extension from April 2022, your employer is now legally obliged to provide you with PPE that protects you in the workplace. Likewise, if you are an employer, you now have a legal duty to provide PPE for everyone you employ.

It is illegal for your employer to make or encourage you to buy your own PPE if the equipment is needed to enable you to carry out your daily tasks safely.

The equipment provided needs to be of a high standard too, and fit for purpose – it must provide the necessary protection for your day-to-day work.

Employers are also legally obliged to provide training for employees on how to use the PPE, to make sure they are fully protected in the workplace.

A lack of PPE, training or providing inadequate PPE can lead to accidents and injuries at work, and to claims being made for personal injury compensation.

Have You Been Injured Because Of No Or Inadequate PPE?

If you’ve been hurt because of a lack of PPE provided by your employer or inadequate PPE being provided, then you may be able to make a claim against your employer for compensation.

If you think you can make a claim, make sure you gather as much information about your accident as possible, to support your case. Details to gather include:

  • Details of your injuries
  • Details of your accident
  • Photos of where it happened
  • Details of any witnesses
  • Copies of emails with your employer about PPE
  • Details of the PPE provided
  • Details of any historic PPE-related claims made against your employer

We will advise you if you have a case against your employer, and support you at every step of the process if you decide to make a claim for compensation.

How Bartletts Solicitors Can Help You With An Accident At Work Claim

Our specialist personal injury solicitors have the experience and proven track-record to help you with your claim for compensation if you’ve been injured due to a lack of PPE provision at work or a provision of inadequate PPE.

We will work hard to establish the details of your accident and to confirm if you’re eligible to make a compensation claim. We will provide ongoing support and guidance to help ensure you find the claims process as straightforward and stress-free as possible – and to secure the compensation you deserve.

To find out more about the PPE at Work Regulations or to discuss making an accident at work claim for compensation with one of our personal injury solicitors, call Freephone 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

What Types Of Personal Injuries Can I Claim For?

Personal injuries vary a lot in terms of the severity and the impact they have on your life, which is why personal injury claims vary a great deal too in terms of the compensation values awarded.

Personal Injury claimsIf you have suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence or malpractice, the amount of compensation you can claim for will depend on the type of your injury and the severity of the injury.

What Types Of Personal Injuries Are There?

The most common types of personal injuries include the following:

  • Burns
    These injuries can be caused by heat, chemicals or electricity, and cause extreme pain, as well as serious physical and psychological damage.
  • Cuts and Scars
    These injuries usually happen when you make contact with a fast-moving sharp object such as a machinery blade or dangerous workplace tools.
  • Eye Injury
    Eye injuries can be caused by a trauma to the face or after eye contact with a chemical substance or medical negligence such as during laser eye surgery.
  • Head and Brain Injury
    These injuries are serious and often traumatic, and include both internal and external injuries such as neurological damage, scarring or personality change.
  • Psychological Injury
    This type of injury usually happens following a severe and traumatic physical injury and psychological injuries include anxiety, phobias, depression and flashbacks due to trauma.
  • Upper Limb Injury
    These injuries include damage to your arms, shoulders, elbows, hands, fingers or wrists. Making everyday tasks difficult, these injuries cause a great deal of stress and pain and include tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist sprains and even amputations.
  • Lower Limb Injury
    This injury can impact on your hips, legs, knees, ankles and feet, and vary in seriousness from amputations and broken bones to ligament damage.
  • Chest and Rib Injury
    Often very painful, these injuries can lead to complications such as internal organ damage and take a while to fully heal.
  • Breaks and Fractures
    Broken bones happen often but sometimes a broken bone injury or fracture is hard to fix and surgery is required for recovery.
  • Industrial Disease
    This includes illnesses such as asbestos-related illness and repetitive strain injury. The illnesses are often linked to hazardous materials in the workplace such as asbestos, dust and other chemicals, and usually occur in sectors including shipbuilding, coal mining and construction work.
  • Industrial Deafness
    Hearing loss due to loud noise exposure at work is known as industrial deafness, and often occurs in sectors like engineering, mining and shipbuilding.

If you’ve suffered any of these personal injuries through no fault of your own, then you might be able to make a claim for compensation. By claiming, you will receive the compensation that you deserve as well as the best possible chance to recover and ensure your long-term medical needs are taken care of.

To find out more about making a compensation claim for a personal injury contact one of our experienced personal injury solicitors now! Call FREE on 0800 988 3674  or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

 

Loss of limb claims – Can I claim for compensation?

Image of Bartletts Accident or Injury Chester and WrexhamThe loss of a limb can be traumatic, leading to both physical and emotional life changes. Seemingly easy tasks can become difficult or even impossible, which is why making an amputation claim is so important – it is a means to secure your future wellbeing.

Whether your limb loss resulted from an accident at work, medical negligence, traffic accident, or a different accident that was not your fault, our experienced personal injury lawyers ensure you receive the compensation and rehabilitation care you need and deserve.

What Can You Claim Compensation For?

Amputation claims vary, and the level of your compensation will depend on the nature of your accident as well as your personal injury.

As a guide, however, your claim could include compensation for some or all of the following:

  • Personal injuries
  • Cost of prosthetic limbs
  • Medical costs
  • Rehabilitation and treatment
  • Loss of earnings
  • Specialist equipment
  • Ongoing care

Why Make A Claim?

While making a claim may not be your top priority at the moment, as you adjust to life without the use of a limb or with the loss of a limb, it’s important that you consider this option to help ensure the best possible outcome and the highest possible quality of life in the future for you.

Making a claim for compensation may relieve the financial strain that serious injuries cause. You may no longer be able to work or need to reduce your working hours due to your amputation, and might now need to invest in professional equipment for your home along with expensive therapy sessions. By securing the compensation you are entitled to, you will also ensure you receive the medical treatment you need as well as any long-term care and support.

Bartletts Solicitors will work hard in securing the highest levels of compensation for your amputation claim, and obtain the finances and assistance for both your physical and emotional needs, now and in the future, Working in a sympathetic and friendly, yet professional way.

How Do I Make An Amputation Claim?

Making a claim for compensation with Bartletts Solicitors is straightforward and stress-free.

To discuss the details of your amputation claim with one of our personal injury solicitors, call Freephone 0800 988 3674  or via a Mobile 0333 200 4465 or complete a Free Online Enquiry and we will soon be in touch.

 

 

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