What Do You Need To Use Personal Injury Solicitors In Dudley?

Before you start a personal injury claim, there are three points that need to be demonstrated. Firstly, it’s important to prove that a third party owed you a duty of care. This can include employers, those in control of a public space and road users. Below, we have outlined the duty of care they each owe:

• The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 sets out an employer’s duty of care to prevent employees from becoming injured by taking steps that are both reasonable and practical.
• The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 sets out the duty of care for those in control of a public space. This means they must take steps to ensure your reasonable safety.
• The Road Traffic Act 1988 outlines that road users need to act in a way that prevents others from experiencing harm while using the roads. Also, the Highway Code details the different responsibilities each road user has.

Secondly, it needs to be proven that the duty of care you were owed, was not upheld.  Thirdly, you need to demonstrate that you suffered physical and/or psychological harm because this duty was breached. This is known as negligence. If you can prove this occurred, you could be eligible to seek personal injury compensation.

A solicitor could help you gather evidence to establish negligence. They could also do so under a type of No Win No Fee agreement called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Typically, this means no requirement to pay for your solicitor’s services upfront, while the claim is ongoing or if the claim fails.

If your claim has a positive outcome, you will need to pay a success fee from your compensation. However, this is legally restricted.

To learn about how to find personal injury solicitors in Dudley that offer their services on a No Win No Fee basis, get in touch using the number above.

How Long Do You Have To Claim For A Personal Injury?

As per the Limitation Act 1980, there are time limits in place for starting a personal injury claim. This is typically three years from the date of the injury. However, exceptions can apply.

Dudley personal injury solicitors can help ensure you put forward your claim in the correct time frame and help you understand whether these exceptions apply to your specific case. To find out more, please get in touch via our website.

Types Of Claims That Could Be Made Using Dudley Personal Injury Solicitors

When looking for Dudley personal injury solicitors, it’s important to consider whether they have experience handling claims similar to your own. For example, claims for:

• Accidents at work – An employer may have failed to carry out a risk assessment for working at a height. As a result, an employee may have fallen from scaffolding and sustained a severe back and head injury.
• Public place accidents – A member of the public may have tripped over a loose paving stone in a public park causing them to sustain a wrist injury.
• Road traffic accidents – A motorcyclist may have failed to adhere to the speed limits causing them to come round a bend too quickly. As a result, they may have knocked over a pedestrian and caused them to sustain multiple severe injuries.

To find the most suitable personal injury solicitors in Dudley for your case, you can get in touch through our website.