Do you know what to do if you are injured and it wasn’t your fault? Consult this personal injury checklist to help you to think through all the things you need to do before you make a claim for compensation following an accident.
If you or your family members suffer from a slip in a restaurant, an accidental burn in a takeaway shop, or any other kind of accident which wasn’t their fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
This checklist will help you to ensure that you have the best opportunity to make a claim for compensation and will assist your legal representatives in ensuring you obtain the full amount of compensation that you are entitled to. Take notes, keep your receipts, and don’t be left out of pocket for a fall or break that was not your fault.
The Personal Injury Claim Checklist
Have you been hit by a car? Have you fallen on a rough pavement? Have you torn muscles due to hazards placed on walkways? If you suffer an accident in Northern Ireland use this checklist of what to do next to protect your legal interests.
1 – Make Yourself Safe
Always, before anything else, get somewhere safe.
2 – Report the matter
Whether it is an accident at work, a fall on a public footpath, an assault, or an injury in a car accident, always report the matter for example to PSNI, a supervisor or any other relevant authority. If you are injured and require medical attention, go to the doctor or the hospital after the injury to seek treatment and your legal representatives can obtain a log of that treatment.
3 – Gather Information
Once you are safe and have reported the matter to the authorities, the next step is to get as much information as you can find about your accident. Take pictures of the site. Speak to witnesses. Gather evidence such as tire tracks on the road or damaged furniture. Remember to take names and addresses.
4 – Record and pass the Details to an Injury Solicitor
Record as much detail as you can to assist your solicitor in swiftly opening your case and ensuring that they have the whole picture. To make a claim for compensation successful your best chance is to find a skilled law firm to represent you. In our initial consultation with a client we will obtain from you all the information and evidence that you have to allow us to put together an accurate picture of what happened.
Details Your Personal Injury Solicitor Will Ask For
As well as any evidence gathered, your expert personal injury solicitor will require the following pieces of information about your accident to assess your claim:
- What day did your accident happen on? Do you know the date and the time?
- Contact details for those who were involved in the accident, or some other way to track them down.
- Details of witnesses
- Details regarding your injuries, their nature, and the recovery process and time. We recommend that you take photographs and videos to support this.
- Wage slips which prove you have lost earnings due to your accident
- Any receipts related to your treatment
- Any further information
When it comes to proving a personal injury was not your fault, any information you can share with your lawyer will help.
Concluding the Personal Injury Checklist
Make sure you follow the steps to our personal injury checklist to give yourself the best possible chance at receiving the maximum compensation amount. Contact Lacey Solicitors today to start the process using our online contact form.
