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Can A Personal Injury Solicitor Really Get Me Compensation If I Am Involved In An Accident?

by Lisa

The level of compensation, bear in mind, will very much be dependant on the seriousness of the injuries sustained in the accident. These applicable levels are looked at in this article.

You should seriously consider using a personal injury solicitor if you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault. This is because, if you do have a strong case, the firm should be able to take your case on, on a no win no fee basis. This could mean you have much to gain and nothing to lose financially.

Securing some kind of compensation will be great, but remember this will be awarded to you based on the level of damages you have suffered and the seriousness of the accident. Minor injuries, for example, in recognition of this will only be awarded low levels of compensation. Compensation head injury claims however, can be awarded much more.  Here are some set payment levels for what may be considered to be less serious injuries:

? Fracture of one finger: you could expect to receive a payout of between £1,000 and £2,000
£3,000-£7,000 can be obtained for a simple leg fracture
Between £1,000 and £6,000 may be awarded to someone who has had a sprained back; of course this is dependant on the seriousness of each individual case.

Financial hardship as a result of an accident can be distressing so the above amounts of money can make a great difference. Even a few thousand pounds can mean the difference between paying off rent or mortgage arrears, or not and this is where personal injury solicitors can become so vital.

For serious injuries the level of payment increases accordingly. They are intended to reimburse the claimant as far as possible for the suffering they may have already endured, but must also attempt to address any likely financial difficulties that may arise on the future. A specialised solicitor may have to deal with your claim if your accident is specific as different accidents require different help. if you are involved in a road traffic accident you will need a brain injury solicitor or a head injury solicitor.  Here are some payment levels that could be expected for the most serious types of injuries:

? Quadriplegia: Here there is a set level of between £160,000 to £200,000
Between £110,000 and £140,000 for Paraplegia
? Total blindness in both eyes: Up to a maximum of £135,000
Between £120,000 and £150.000 for the loss of both arms.

To be honest, the thought of losing any part of the body sounds gruesome so placing a price tag on them might seem in very bad taste. Obtaining the highest amount of compensation that is feasibly possible in such an event is imperative; this is where a personal injury solicitor becomes useful. When something like this has happened to you, providing security for your future can be a major concern but these set tarriffs are here to assist in reducing any uncertainties about the future.

 

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