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Our personal injury experts are here to help.
If someone else was responsible for your accident or injuries, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Every year, we help hundreds of people in Tiverton, Devon and across the UK. We can help you get the compensation you need too.
What caused your injury?
The injury claims process varies according to how your injury happened.
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Will I be able to make a claim?
You should be able to claim financial compensation for your injury if the accident (or 'date of knowledge') happened:
- within the last three years, and;
- another person was at least partly to blame, and;
- that person owed you a duty of care.
Is there anything else that can affect my eligibility to claim?
Yes. In practice, several other factors can affect whether a successful compensation claim will be possible, such as the context of your injury or where the injury occurred.
It costs nothing to find out if you can claim. Speak to a legal expert now on 0800 376 1001. Alternatively, find out if you have a claim with our Injury Claim Checker.
Can I start an injury claim on behalf of a child?
If you were injured as a child (under 18), you can start a claim at any time until your 21st birthday.
An injured child's parent or legal guardian can start a compensation claim on behalf of the child, as a 'litigation friend'.
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Claim child injury compensation
How much compensation can I claim for an injury?
The amount of money you could claim for your injury will depend on:
- the extent of your injury, and
- any financial losses or costs you have incurred.
At the start of your claim, your solicitor will consider the many ways your injury has affected your life. Your solicitor will take all of these effects into account to calculate the correct compensation award for you.
General damages
General damages are awarded for pain, suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA).
Awards for general damages are set by the Judicial College and published in their guidelines for personal injury awards.
Special damages
Special damages are for financial losses and expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident.
What can I claim for after an injury? (see list)
Examples of special damages (losses you can claim for) include:
- Lost earnings (including future earnings)
- Medical treatment costs
- Physiotherapy
- Travel costs
- Costs of care
- Costs of adapting your home or car
Calculate my injury compensation
Calculating how much compensation you can claim for an injury can be complicated.
Our injury compensation calculator tells you if you may have a claim, how much compensation you could claim, and what you can claim for.
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Tiverton road accident claims
Accidents involving drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users in Tiverton are quite common. Government data reveals there were 1695 road accidents in Devon in 2021 (1366 slight accidents, 302 accidents and 27 fatalities).
If you have been unfortunate enough to be injured in one of the 100's of serious road accidents that occur in Tiverton and across the UK every year, you may be able to claim no win, no fee compensation.
Whether you were involved in a hit-and-run, or were hurt in a crash, our expert team can help. This guide to road accident compensation explains what you need to know about how to get started.
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Tiverton work accident claims
In 2021, there were 647 non-fatal work accidents and 3 fatalities in Devon, based on official records.
| HSE-reported Devon work accidents | Reported Injuries |
|---|---|
| Other | 10% |
| Machinery related | 3% |
| Harmful substance exposure (e.g. pesticide related illnesses) | 4% |
| Fall from height (ladder) | 6% |
| Animal related (e.g. dog bites) | 5% |
| Manual handling | 23% |
| Slip or trip | 33% |
| Struck against | 1% |
| Struck by moving vehicle | 4% |
| Struck by object | 10% |
| Crushed by something collapsing | 1% |
Have you suffered an injury at work and your employer or another member of staff was to blame? If so you may be able to claim compensation through their liability insurance.
Whether you suffered an injury or illness working as a motorcycle courier or a miner, our work accident claim guide shows you how best to make a successful claim.
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Tiverton clinical negligence claims
Medical negligence is the term used when a patient suffers an injury or illness as the result of the lack of care of a doctor or other medical professional. Our expert solicitor panel can help you claim compensation from a private clinic or NHS trust covering Tiverton.
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Tiverton public place accident claims
An occupier (owner or operator) of premises has a legal duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors.
Whether you were hurt in a supermarket or at an amusement park, and the property owner or occupier was at fault, you may be able to claim.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a public place, we can help.
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Claim compensation for a serious injury
A serious or catastrophic injury is defined as an injury that results in a life-changing disability. Serious injuries typically include spinal or brain injuries, and can also include other injuries and chronic conditions.
If you have suffered a serious injury, we understand the vital difference a successful claim can make.
Our panel of catastrophic injury lawyers will help coordinate with care professionals and insurance providers to ensure you get the best medical and financial support.
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Serious and catastrophic injury compensation
Will I have to visit my solicitor's office?
Personal injury claims are conducted remotely. This means you won't have to travel to your solicitor's office when making a claim.
A friendly advisor will talk to you about what happened on a brief phone call. Your advisor can then confirm if you may have a claim, but there is no obligation to proceed.
When you decide to go ahead, the next step is to discuss your case with an expert solicitor. Your solicitor will handle every stage of your claim and will be there to answer any questions you have.
No win, no fee injury compensation claims
With no win, no fee, you can claim injury compensation without financial risk. If your claim isn't successful, you pay nothing. If you win, you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.
How we can help you
Your solicitor will fight for the best possible compensation settlement for you, and the highly-experienced panel of solicitors have an excellent track record of winning injury claims in Tiverton and cross the UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Has Quittance helped many Tiverton injury claimants?
We can help you start a claim for no win, no fee injury compensation, whether you live in Tiverton, Devon, or anywhere in the UK.
Regardless of whether you were hurt in a car or bike accident or due to medical negligence, your injury lawyer will recover the best possible compensation for your injuries.
Are claims run on a 100% No Win, No Fee basis?
If your claim is not successful, 100% of the solicitor's fees are covered. You won't have to pay a penny to start a claim.
Tiverton solicitor reviews
All injury lawyers must meet strict professional standards, but service levels vary considerably. Personal recommendations and online reviews will make it easier choose the best solicitor for your needs.
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Personal injury lawyer reviews
Can I claim for someone else?
Yes. It is possible to claim compensation on behalf of another person, in the capacity of a 'litigation friend'.
If, for example, an injured person is either too young or vulnerable, too injured or otherwise unable to claim on their own behalf, their litigation friend can handle the claim process for them.
The litigation friend will be responsible for communicating with the personal injury solicitors, and for making decisions in respect of the claim.
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Read more about claiming on behalf of another person.
Can I claim if I was partly to blame?
Even if you feel you were partly responsible for your accident, you may still be able to claim compensation.
You may also still be able to claim if something you did (or failed to do) meant your injuries were more serious than they might have otherwise been (e.g. you were knocked off your bike, but you weren't wearing a helmet).
If you were partly to blame, this is known as contributory negligence. Successful claims are often made on the basis of contributory negligence, although compensation may be reduced.
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Claiming compensation if you were partly responsible for an accident.
How long will my claim take?
The time needed to resolve a compensation claim and pay out compensation can vary considerably.
For example, straightforward car accident claims can settle in a matter of weeks, whereas complex medical negligence cases can sometimes take years.
Injury claims can also take longer if it is not clear who is responsible for your injury, or if liability is denied by the defendant.
This table sets out approximately how long personal injury claims take to settle:
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Personal injury claim type |
Estimated claim duration* |
|---|---|
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Road accident claims |
4 to 9 months |
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Work accident claims |
6 to 9 months |
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Medical negligence claims |
12 to 36 months |
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Industrial disease claims |
12 to 18 months |
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Public place or occupiers’ liability claims |
6 to 9 months |
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MIB claims (uninsured drivers) |
3 to 4 months** |
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CICA claims (criminal assault) |
12 to 18 months** |
**Official Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Government agency and Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) figures.
Read more about how long personal injury claims take.
Will I have to go to court?
The vast majority of claims that are settled by the solicitor panel are settled out of court.
Only a very small percentage (approx. 2%) of personal injury claims go to court - typically only very complex cases, or those where liability cannot be resolved.
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Will my injury claim go to court and what if it does?
Can I get an early (interim) compensation payment?
If you suffer financial hardship as a result of an injury, you may be able to claim an interim compensation payment.
An interim payment is a partial settlement of your claim which is paid out to you before your claim is concluded. The amount you receive in interim payments would then be deducted from your final compensation settlement or award.
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Can I get interim compensation payments?
Author:
Howard Willis, Personal injury solicitor
About the author
Howard qualified as a solicitor in 1984 and has specialised in personal injury for over 25 years. He is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and is a recognised Law Society Personal Injury Panel expert.