Knee Injury Claim in Dorset
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Knee injury can take a number of forms, but all can be highly incapacitating. Injury mostly occurs to the ligaments around the knee, which may be stretched or even torn, so the parts of the knee are not supported or kept in place. The knee is a complicated joint, having to carry the whole weight of the body, so it's highly susceptible to injury.
Types of knee injury
One of the most common knee injuries is damage to the anterior cruciate ligament. This supports the knee and is susceptible to twisting and being pulled in an unnatural direction. It happens mostly in sports.
Posterior cruciate ligament injuries most commonly occur in road accidents. Sudden impact can tear the ligament, displacing the shin bone.
Meniscus injuries involve damage to the plates of cartilage which cushion the ends of the shin bones, carrying the weight of the body. The most common cause is wrenching the knee while a person's full weight is upon it, such as a heavy football tackle.
Collateral ligaments are vulnerable to stretching if the side of the knee is kicked, or twisting even if no weight is on the knee. These injuries are generally less severe than cruciate ligament injury as the knee may still remain stable.
Can I claim compensation for knee injury?
People often think that if an injury occurs while playing sports, there is nothing they can do. This is simply not true. If the sport is supervised, there may well be a duty of care on the part of the organisers. Even during informal recreational games, the law expects people to behave responsibly and not inflict injury on others. Damage awards for a knee injury vary greatly according to the degree and duration of disability, but can be up to £50,000.
Personal Injury Litigation in Dorset
How can I begin litigation for personal injury?
You should consult a solicitor who specialises in personal injury litigation straight away. You can fill in the form on this site to send us details of your claim. It really is that simple.
What is the process for personal injury litigation?
Your solicitor will first discuss your claim with you in some detail. He will then make a preliminary assessment of the chances of litigation succeeding. If you both decide to proceed, he will then conduct a more detailed investigation. He may take statements from you and others who are involved, obtain medical records and assessments, and seek expert medical opinions on the case. He will also collect evidence to show how the alleged negligence contributed to your injury.
Your solicitor will then assess the claim again and advise you on the strength of your case and how best to proceed. Depending on the cause of the injury, there may be several avenues for litigation. Most commonly, those responsible for the accident will be sued in civil court. The case will be heard by a judge who will decide liability and, if you win, make an award of compensation.
What do I have to prove to make personal injury litigation worthwhile?
If your litigation is to succeed, you must be able to prove “on the balance of probabilities” that your injury is due to negligence by another party. Note that this is a lesser degree of proof than a criminal case, and does not necessarily mean that you have to be entirely fault-free; you need only demonstrate that the other party is more than 50% responsible for your injury. If you can do this, a personal injury solicitor may well advise you proceed with litigation.
How much personal injury compensation can I win by litigation?
Amounts are determined on a case by case basis. In England and Wales, Judges have issued broad guideline figures for different types and degree of injury, laid down in the Judicial Studies Board Guidelines. This has been built up over the history of personal injury litigation. Information is given on this site under individual types of injury.