Accident at home compensation claim solicitors

Where do most accidents occur in the home?

Unfortunately, there are many different accidents that may happen at home. From slips, trips and falls in hallways, to injuries caused by faulty appliances in the kitchen, there are many types of home accidents that can occur. But according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), they happen more in the living room than anywhere else in the home. RoSPA's data also shows that falls are one of the most common accidents at home, and children under five and those over 65 are most likely to experience an accident.

What are the most common causes of home accidents?

Our homes should be our safe space − a place where we can rest, relax and enjoy time with friends and family. But sadly, accidents do happen. From uneven flooring to falling objects, there are many causes of home accidents, all of which can lead to serious injuries. If you've had a home accident due to the action, inaction or negligence of someone else, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. 

Let's take a look at some common causes of home accidents, which may be the fault of someone else:

• Falling objects - If an object falls and hurts you because it wasn't fitted correctly by a professional tradesman, such as tiling.
• Uneven flooring - If you had new flooring installed from a company, but this was done poorly, causing you to fall.
• Faulty appliances - If an appliance was faulty or unfit for purpose and caused you injury.
• Substandard trade work - If a professional tradesman completed work to a poor standard and you were hurt as a result.
• Poor maintenance - If your landlord failed to maintain your property to the right standards and this caused you injury.

These are just some examples of accidents at home that may be caused by someone else. If you don't see your situation here, please don't worry − that doesn't mean we can't help you. To find out if you can claim accident at home compensation, call our friendly legal team today. We'll do our best to make it right.

What kind of home injuries can happen?

No one should be hurt in their own home because of someone else, but sadly accidents do happen from time to time. As there are different types of accidents that may happen at home, there's a wide range of injuries that can be caused as a result. Here are some examples of home injuries that may be caused by someone else:

• Burns 

• Electric shock 

• Bruises

• Cuts, scrapes and/or lacerations

• Fractures

• Head injuries 

If you've suffered a home accident that wasn't your fault, we may be able to help you claim compensation.

Am I eligible to make an accident at home claim?

To be able to make an accident at home claim, the incident needs to have been someone else's fault. If a person or company sells you a product to use at home, or completes work in or outside your home, they have a duty of care to keep you safe. If they fail in this duty of care and you are hurt as a result, you may be able to make a claim for accident at home compensation. 

For instance, if you have recently had an appliance fitted in your kitchen, it should be fit for purpose. If it's faulty and you suffer from burns, bruising or any other home injuries because of it, you may be able to make an accident at home claim. Likewise, if a tradesperson has done work to your property to a poor standard, or your landlord has failed to maintain your home and this has caused you injury, you may also be entitled to compensation. 

If you're unsure whether you can make a claim, please don't hesitate to give our team of experts a call on . We'll ask you to explain what happened, so we can let you know if we think you can make a successful claim. There's absolutely no pressure to go ahead with a claim when you call us − it's entirely up to you.

How much accident at home compensation could I receive?

We understand you'll be keen to know how much accident at home compensation you could get, but there's no quick or simple answer we can give you. Because there are many different types of home accidents, the amount of compensation varies depending on what happened. To calculate the amount you'll get if your case is successful, we'll look at several factors such as:

• Your injuries, including how serious they are and how they've affected your life.
• Any financial impact the accident has caused, for example if you can't work and have lost income. 
• Any costs you've faced because of your accident, like transport to hospital appointments or any necessary changes to your home.
• The effect your home accident has had on your life in general, such as your hobbies, relationships and mental health.

Our legal experts use a range of methods to work out compensation figures, including the 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, which set out the amount you may get if your case is successful. Of course, these are a guide and the final amount you receive will depend on your case. Rest assured that if you've had an accident at home, our firm of solicitors and lawyers will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

Is there a time limit for making injury at home claims?

Yes, there is. In most cases, injury at home claims need to be made within three years of the accident happening. We usually recommend starting the claims process as soon as you can, while you can still remember all the details clearly. 

In certain circumstances, there may be different time limits. For example, if you were under 18 when your home accident happened, you can make a claim any time from your 18th birthday to your 21st birthday - if your parent or guardian hasn't already claimed for you. 

Also, if you suffered severe head and/or brain injuries which meant you lacked the capacity to claim, you may also have longer. If you have any questions about the time limits for claiming accident at home compensation, or you're nearing the three-year cut-off, get in touch on with our friendly team who'll be happy to help.

Can injury at home claims be made on a no win no fee basis?

Absolutely. The majority of our injury at home claims are made using no win no fee agreements. This is a reassurance when making a personal injury claim as there are no financial risks to worry about, as long as you have the right insurance in place. But don't worry about that, we can organise it for you. 

Wondering how no win no fee works? Essentially, it means that if you lose your case, you don't have to pay your lawyer any legal fees. If you win your claim, your solicitor will typically make the following deductions from the compensation you are awarded:

• A ‘success fee' for winning the claim.
• The other side will usually be required to make a payment towards your legal costs -  and expenses but any shortfall may also be deducted from your compensation.
• The cost of the premium for any legal protection insurance you may have needed to ensure your claim is risk free.

You keep the rest and this will always be the majority of the compensation awarded to you. The deductions we list above will only be made when your compensation is paid. There are no upfront costs and no hidden charges.

In some cases, no win no fee may not be available. If you can't make your accident at home claim on a no win no fee basis, we'll let you know so you can decide if you'd like to go ahead or not.