Types of Compensation
If you have been injured we can claim compensation for the Pain and Suffering. Compensation awards in the UK still do not compare to those in the USA (see below for examples), but do not forget that you can also recover your expenses arising from the accident.
In all cases you can claim for:
Compensation for your pain and suffering, together with the disruption to your everyday life
lost earnings
lost pension contributions
the cost of medical treatment
damaged personal possessions
the cost of employing domestic assistance
damaged property
cancelled holidays fees
compensation for those who cared for you, even if they were not paid
postage and telephone costs
extra heating bills if you are housebound
In motor cases you can claim for:
your excess
the cost of hiring a car
the cost of repairs
your inconvenience if are without a car whilst it is being repaired or replaced
Typical awards for pain and suffering alone:
Neck strain lasting a couple of weeks £500
Neck strain for a few weeks with absence from work £1500
Whiplash with recovery within two years £3750
Simple fracture of leg (tibia or fibula) with full recovery £4750
Fracture finger with full recovery within a few weeks £1000-£2000
Copyright (c) 2006 ClaimKing.com
Tags: article source, compensation awards, inconvenience, pain and suffering, personal possessions, simple fracture, whiplash |
