Leg Injury Claim in Argyll and Bute
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A leg injury obviously has major consequences for our ability to go through normal, everyday life. Walking to the shops or visiting neighbours becomes difficult, taking longer to do and possibly being painful as well. Simple tasks at work such as getting to the photocopier or going to meetings can be a major trial. Treatment and recovery from leg injury can be prolonged, and while it is going on you may find you incur extra travelling costs (taxis to places you would normally walk to) and need special assistance.
How much compensation can I get for a leg injury?
For a broken leg, £5,000 to £20,000 depending on the nature of the break, degree of incapacity and length of recovery.
Amputation of a leg. £50,000 to £70,000 for the injury, with the possibility of an additional award for financial loss such as inability to work or employment of a carer.
More specific details for foot and knee injury are given elsewhere on this site.
Personal Injury Claim Lawyers in Argyll and Bute
If you have suffered an injury which wasn’t your fault, you should consult a specialist personal injury lawyer. The effects of an injury can be wide ranging and more than your legal rights are involved in determining your eligibility for, and amount of, compensation. For this reason, a lawyer requires a combination of legal and medical expertise, and most personal injury lawyers will have built up a list of useful contacts and barristers’ chambers to call on when specialist advice is required.How can I recognise a specialist personal injury lawyer?
In the first instance, check that your lawyer’s firm includes lawyers who are accredited members of the two principle legal bodies in this field; the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIC) and the Law Society’s personal injury panel. You should also ask if they have lawyers who belong to associations for the specific injury your claim is about – for example the Spinal Injuries Association or the Headway Panel.
You should also ask your lawyer about their record in personal injury claims. Can they give you any case histories of successful claims similar to yours?
How can I pay the lawyer’s bills for my personal injury claim?
With the exception of medical negligence, legal aid is generally no longer available for personal injury claims. This means you will have to agree payment with the lawyer yourself. Fortunately, lawyers are able to act on a Conditional Fee (“No Win, No Fee”) basis. This means your lawyer bears the cost of the claim until you have been awarded compensation. Depending on the type of agreement you have, your lawyer will then either claim his fees from your opponent, or take a percentage of your compensation as a “success fee”.
Will my lawyer charge me for costs if I lose my personal injury claim?
Before agreeing to work on a conditional fee basis, a competent personal injury lawyer will assess the merits of the claim. If you and your lawyer decide to proceed you may have to take out an insurance policy to cover both your and your opponent’s lawyers’ fees in the event that you lose your claim.