Sadly, of these, an estimated 29,429 people were killed or sustained serious injuries. Accidents are not limited to the road or vehicles and can happen anywhere and at any time. Accidents can occur for many reasons and not due to someone wishing to intentionally harm. Lapses of judgement can occur for many reasons as everyone is human; however, the same is often deemed negligent, especially where reckless decisions are made. Injuries can occur due to negligence on the part of an organisation or individuals.

You may have a claim for compensation if you have sustained serious injuries as a result of someone else’s negligence.

There are many types of claims that can be pursued. They include (but not limited to):

• Road traffic accidents which can involve:
  
  • Drivers
  • Passengers
  • Cyclists
  • Pedestrians
  • Motorcyclists
•  Accident at work
  • Injury at work
• Accident in a public place
  • Slipping and tripping

How a legal claim works:

In order to make a legal claim you have to prove several elements…

1. 1. You were owed a duty of care.
   2. There was a breach of duty of care.
   3. That the breach caused the injury or loss, known as causation.
   4. The injury must be reasonably foreseeable.

You must prove that the injuries you sustained were as a result of the negligence.

You have to satisfy all of these in order for your claim to succeed. Evidence to prove these four elements will need to be obtained and could include:

• • CCTV footage of the incident
  • Police reports
  • Health and safety reports
  • Witness statements
  • Medical records
  • Expert reports