You may be able to claim damages under the following categories:

You are entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering caused by your injuries. This will depend on the type and extent of your injury. We will obtain a medical report to help us to assess this. The damages awarded do vary from case to case. However you can visit our Damages page to see some examples.

You are entitled to claim for any financial losses you have suffered as a result of your injuries. Examples would include:

• Loss of earnings
• Travelling expenses
• The cost of any medication
• The cost of any aids and equipment you have had to purchase as a result of the injury
• Any paid assistance with housework, DIY or gardening which was necessary only because of the injury

If your family and friends have provided care and assistance because of your injuries or have had to carry out tasks which you would otherwise have been able to do yourself, you may also be able to claim for this. For example, you may have required assistance with washing and dressing for a period after your accident. Other examples would be help with meal preparation or housework that you were unable to do yourself.

Your injuries may have affected your employment and meant that you have had to change your job. If so, you may be able to claim an additional award for this. Alternatively, if your injuries have meant that you would be disadvantaged on the labour market and would have difficulty in finding another job in the future, then you may also be able to make a claim for this.