Personal injury claims: Are you entitled to compensation

(prHWY.com) May 16, 2012 - ca, Timor Leste -- May 16, 2012 - According to most personal Injury Solicitor
, most personal injuries victims are entitled to compensation provided they know their rights and proceed to make personal injury claims in good time.
When to make personal injury claims

Most personal injury claims for compensation are made on the basis of negligence. This means proving that the reason why the victim got hurt was due to negligence of duty by another person. As long as there is solid evidence that another person was on the wrong and as a result someone suffered an injury, this is considered a good ground for claiming compensation. Some of the cases in which personal injury claims can be made successfully include;
* Traffic accidents
* Workplace accidents
* Medical negligence victims
* Slipping falling or tripping due to another person's mistake
* Dog bites
Another important aspect of making personal injury claims is time. In order for the claim to be valid, the personal injury ought to have occurred in the past three years. As 1stClaims notes the "first thing to do in the first instance is to report it to a relevant authority as soon as possible". In most cases, personal injury claims cases are thrown out by courts after three years. This essentially makes it hard to make any personal injury claims after this period has elapsed. However, it may be possible in some special circumstances to have an eligible claim even after three years. In this regard, one ought to consult a well informed personal injury solicitor to determine the eligibility of the claim. As a rule of thumb, the personal injury also needs to be reported to the relevant authority in good time in order to hold a sustainable claim in court.
Choosing a personal injury solicitor
Making a good choice when it comes to a personal injury solicitor could make the all the difference in regards to whether the victim will be compensated or not. On this note, one ought to choose a personal injury solicitor with enough experience and success in dealing with similar cases. As injuryassist.ie puts it across, "the vast experience.... gained over the years can be used so as to ensure that each and every client secures the best possible outcome for their case". This statement reiterates the need to hire an experienced solicitor. The aspect of locality could also come in order to reduce costs for instance, a victim residing in Dublin could spend less hiring a solicitor in Dublin
other that outsourcing one from another city.

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