We're here to help you with your multiple injury claim
Every multiple injury claim is unique, with the type of injuries and the circumstances of the incident that caused them often differing. We're here to listen to your story and advise you on whether we think you could get a multiple injury claim settlement.
To find out more about how we may be able to help, give us a call on or request a call back at a time that suits you from one of our friendly specialists.
What incidents can lead to multiple injury claims?
We've come across many unfortunate reasons behind multiple injuries being sustained at once. Here are some common examples:
- Slipping and falling indoors: This could happen in a supermarket, your workplace, when you go out to eat or almost anywhere else you can think of. Often, these could have been prevented by better housekeeping.
- Being injured by a hazard in public: Parks, pavements and public transportation are all common sites of accidents that cause several injuries.
- Having an incident with workplace machinery: Employers have a responsibility to ensure machinery is well-maintained and safe to use.
- Being involved in a road traffic accident: Unfortunately, it's common for a collision involving one or more vehicles to result in more than one injury for any party involved.
If any of these examples sound familiar and you think your injuries may have been sustained due to someone else's negligence, it could be worth having a conversation with us. We can then let you know if we think you've got a case for a multiple injury claim.
Am I eligible to make a multiple injuries claim?
To claim for your injuries, you need to be able to show us several things:
- That the other party (for example, your workplace, the owners of a property, or people responsible for maintaining a public place where you were injured) failed in a duty of care.
- That they acted negligently.
- That you've suffered physically or psychologically as a result of the negligence.
If this seems like your experience, consider getting in touch with us on . After we've listened to your story, one of our specialists should be able to confirm whether we think you've got a claim we can help with.
How are multiple injury claims calculated?
If you make a multiple injuries claim and it's successful, your compensation will be calculated in a way that's designed to help you return to the same physical, mental and financial position you were in before your accident (or cover the costs of any long-term effects).
Compensation is divided into two categories:
- Special damages: This accounts for monetary losses resulting from your injuries, including your medical expenses, lost earnings, and travel costs for medical appointments.
- General damages: This accounts for your injury-related physical and psychological suffering.
Our lawyers abide by the latest version of the Judicial College Guidelines when determining how much your multiple injury settlement could be worth. The Judicial College is part of the Ministry of Justice and its role is to set the guidelines for how much compensation each type of claim is worth.
Of course, each case is unique, so our multiple injury solicitors will listen to your story carefully before making an assessment.
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What evidence do I need to support my multiple injuries claim?
You can help your chances of making a successful claim by gathering as much evidence as possible. Here is some information that would be helpful:
- The date and time of the accident
- A copy of an accident report, if one was logged
- Photographs of your injury from around the time of the incident
- A detailed account of before, during and after the accident
- Details of any witnesses who saw it happen
- Medical records and information from the GP, minor injuries unit, or hospital that treated your injuries
- Receipts or other evidence showing the costs incurred by you because of the accident - for example, medical costs, travel expenses and loss of earnings.
We recommend that you start your claim to get compensation for your multiple injuries as soon as possible after the event, while your memory is still fresh.
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In most circumstances for adults who were 18 years old or over at the time, it's essential that proceedings are issued within three years of the accident or incident date. In cases where the injured person was under 18 years of age when the accident or incident occurred, the three-year period expires on their 21st birthday.
If you don't issue your claim within those time limits, you won't usually be able to proceed. This is called being 'time-barred'. Extensions to the time limits are only available in exceptional circumstances and we can talk you through these if they're relevant to your claim.
Every claim we handle is different and that makes it hard for us to say how long your compensation claim might take. However, the bulk of the claims we handle are relatively short in duration.
In simpler cases where fault is clear and undeniable, the claim may be settled quickly, and even disputed claims can be negotiated to a settlement in approximately 12 months.
However, if you've suffered a serious or life-changing injury then your compensation claim may take longer. This is because we need to understand its full impact and make sure your future rehab or treatment costs are adequately covered.
You can rest assured that we will stay in touch with you throughout the process so that you'll always know how things are progressing.
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to make a claim on behalf of a loved one. For instance, you can claim on behalf of your child if they were injured and under the age of 18.
You may also be able to claim on behalf of an injured person who's suffered head or brain trauma, or someone who has a pre-existing medical condition which means they are unable to make a decision themselves. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is in place to protect vulnerable parties and help people establish when a person lacks capacity to make their own decision.
If you are claiming on behalf of a loved one, it is important you have all the details of their accident and medical treatment. A personal injury solicitor will be able to take you through this and explain how the compensation claim process works in these situations.
If your loved one has died due to an accident that wasn't their fault, we understand how difficult it can be to cope. While we can't take back what happened, we can help you to claim compensation which may relieve some of the financial pressure you're facing.
The litigation friend doesn't have to be legally-trained. They are usually a parent, guardian, family member, family friend, a carer or a professional - a social worker for example. When the Claimant is a child, the litigation friend is often a parent (as long as there is no apparent conflict of interest preventing them taking up the role).
It's a responsible job: advancing the claim on behalf of the Claimant and acting in their best interests. This includes working with us (the Claimant's legal representation), explaining things to the Claimant, dealing with correspondence, making sure appointments are kept, making any necessary attendances in Court and, most importantly, assessing and then deciding on compensation settlement offers.
If your case needs a litigation friend for the Claimant, let us know and we'll be there to help you.
Can I claim for any type of car accident if it left me with multiple injuries?
Yes, potentially you could. A road traffic accident such as a car accident can come in different guises, all of which sometimes cause multiple injuries.
Your role in the incident may have been as a fellow driver, a passenger, a cyclist or even a pedestrian. If you weren't at fault but were injured as a result of someone else's carelessness on the road, you could be eligible to claim for a multiple injury car accident settlement.
In addition to physical injuries, you could also claim for the damage done to you by any psychological trauma the accident left you with, such as PTSD.
Speak to our multiple injury claim experts
If you've been left with multiple injuries due to a situation that wasn't your fault, we know it can be very distressing. Getting compensated by the party who was negligent could help you get your life back to how it was beforehand - or at least help you make any modifications you need to accommodate your injuries without suffering any personal financial loss.
Whenever you feel ready, just get in touch with us to receive some impartial advice at no cost. Call one of our advisors on to request a call back at a time that suits you. You can also start a claim online now.