Some accidents can cause a great deal of damage and leave you suffering from multiple injuries. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to make a claim for multiple injury compensation.
Suffering an injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault can be incredibly distressing and traumatic, but when you suffer multiple injuries, it can make recovery even more challenging. In the most serious cases, multiple complex injuries – often known as polytrauma – can be sustained.
Making a claim for compensation isn’t likely to be the first thing on your mind while you are recovering from your injuries. No amount of money can undo the damage that has been done and your priority will, quite rightly, be ensuring you or your loved ones receive the medical treatment you need.
However, recovering from multiple injuries can have a significant impact on both you and your family. For instance, you may need to take an extended period out of work, be unable to drive or travel, pay for care, rehabilitation or further treatment. In the most serious cases, it may be necessary to have support from a team of specialist healthcare professionals. These factors can cause significant financial stress, and making a claim for multiple injury compensation can help.
At Slater and Gordon, our specialist injury solicitors have a wealth of experience helping people to secure the compensation they deserve after they’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence. What’s more, we pride ourselves on taking a holistic approach, working with you to ensure you receive the best rehabilitation and support possible so that you can focus on your recovery while we handle your claim.
What type of accident is most likely to cause multiple injuries?
Any accident has the potential to cause multiple injuries. Some may appear straightaway, while others may only become apparent later on. Regardless of when the injury appears, if it has been caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to make a claim.
That being the case, there are some accidents that are more likely to cause multiple injuries. For example:
Whatever the accident that caused your injuries, if someone else’s negligence played a role in your suffering, you may be able to claim compensation.
You can speak to one of our specialist injury solicitors to establish your full legal position by calling us on 0330 041 5869 or getting in touch online and arranging a call back for a time that suits you.
What will be considered as part of a multiple injury claim?
When you make a multiple injury claim, your solicitor will consider the extent to which your injuries impact your life when determining how much compensation you should be awarded. In addition to the compensation for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by your injuries, we also ensure that all financial losses caused by the injury are expertly calculated and projected into the future.
Multiple injury compensation can be sought for:
A loss of earnings if you’re unable to continue working, including potential losses to your pension
Costs associated with your rehabilitation and ongoing medical treatment
Costs associated with adaptations you may need to make to your home, or if you need to move house due to your injuries
The cost of any professional care you may have had or will need to receive in future, even if a family member or friend provides this
Any equipment or aids to support you in living your life and maximising independence, such as mobility devices or prosthetics
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Am I eligible to make a claim for multiple injury compensation?
To make a claim for multiple injury compensation, it must be proven that:
Someone owed you a duty of care (for example, your employer, your local council or a private property owner)
This duty of care was breached by negligent behaviour
This negligence directly caused, or contributed to the extent of, your injuries
It may seem a daunting task, but your solicitor will be able to support you in establishing the facts of your case.
When you first reach out to our team, we’ll arrange a face-to-face meeting with you to discuss your claim in detail, and we’ll be able to advise you whether you have a claim. If so, we will then work with you to collect the evidence we need to support your claim.
We will be able to assess the care, rehabilitation and treatment you need, and have a network of expert and trusted healthcare professionals who can support you in rebuilding your life.
Throughout the process, we’ll be on hand to answer your questions and provide industry-leading advice and support, ensuring your claim proceeds as smoothly and quickly as possible.
Why choose Slater and Gordon?
Our team of personal injury solicitors are leaders in their field; many hold APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) accreditations and have been continuously ranked in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. We also work closely with our in-house rehabilitation coordinator, allowing us to provide a holistic approach to your treatment and ensuring you get the best possible rehabilitation, interim payments, compensation and further care.
We’re no win no fee specialists, meaning there’s no financial risk when making a claim for an accident at work or in a public place.
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How much compensation could I receive from a multiple injuries claim?
It can be difficult to determine how much you may be able to claim for your injuries from the outset, as there are several factors that your solicitor will take into consideration. This includes compensation for your pain and suffering, as well as the prognosis for a full recovery, the cost of any ongoing treatment, rehabilitation or care and support.
Is there a time limit for making a claim for multiple injuries?
Under UK law, an injury claim must be brought within three years of the date of the accident. However, there are exceptions, such as if you're claiming on behalf of someone who has diminishing mental capacity, in the event the accident happened abroad.
It's therefore important that you speak to a specialist injury solicitor as soon as you are able, and they will be able to advise you on any deadlines pertinent to your case.
Can I get financial support before my claim is settled?
No one should have to worry about their finances after suffering an injury, yet time out of work and expensive treatment and rehabilitation can cause significant financial pressure. That is why we work hard to secure interim payments during your claim, providing you with financial assistance before your claim has been settled.
The amount you will be paid for an interim payment will vary, and the early payment will be deducted from the final amount of compensation once this has been established. For more information, see our guide to interim payments.
Can I make a No Win No Fee multiple injury claim?
We take on most of our personal injury claims on a No Win No Fee basis, so there is no upfront cost to you, and no legal fees to pay if your claim is unsuccessful. This means that there is never any financial risk to making a claim for compensation.
How long does it take to make a claim for multiple injuries?
Every serious injury claim is different, and how long the case will take can be dependent on a number of factors, including the circumstances that led to the injury and how straightforward it is to establish liability. It’s best to speak to a specialist serious injury solicitor, who will review your case in more detail.
Can I make a claim for multiple injuries on behalf of someone else?
If a loved one has experienced multiple injuries, they may not be in a position to be able to claim compensation for themselves. This could be because the injured person is a child, or the injury has resulted in diminished mental capacity. In either case, the law allows you to claim on behalf of the injured party, to ensure they get the compensation they deserve.
Overall, Slater and Gordon provided a very good service to me. From the first phone call through to the last correspondence they were so helpful and understanding towards me. Always listened to me and acted on my wishes. Would definitely use them again! Client testimonial (Personal Injury)
Excellent staff! As well as keeping me well informed at all times on my claim, the communication was first class. Staff should be commended on their work commitments and service to public. Client testimonial (Personal Injury)
I would like to say a big thank you to you and your team for an outstanding job, and I will be advising everybody to use you. Once again, thank you. Client testimonial (Personal Injury)