What does the law entitle me to claim for?

1. Pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by your physical and/or psychological injury. (Lawyers call this "General Damages".)
2. For the financial loss incurred ("Lawyers call this Special Damages".)

Although this is not an exclusive list, compensation can be awarded for;

1. Loss of Past Earnings and Future Earnings
2. Medical expenses incurred.
3. Care and assistance by others to you or the person injured.
4. Adaptations and equipment required to assist the person injured live as normal a life as possible.
5. Funeral expenses.
6. Bereavement Damages.
7. Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
8. Future loss of earnings.
9. Future case management costs.
10. Future care costs.
11. Future medical expenses.
12. Loss of future pension rights.
13. Disadvantage on the open labour market.
14. Loss of congenial employment.
15. Loss of consortium.
16. Loss of marriage prospects.
17. Car repair costs and alternative hire.

At Grieves Solicitors we have a dedicated team of personal injury lawyers who will do their best to obtain the compensation you deserve. If you need any advice on how to go about making a claim call us FREE on 0870 074 7644 or complete an online claim form.

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