Can I make a ‘No Win No Fee’ burn or scarring claim?

After a severe injury like burns or scarring, the last thing you need is to be worrying about incurring extra costs. This is why, at Truth Legal, we always try to help people on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis wherever possible. A 'No Win, No Fee' Agreement is a useful way to avoid the risk of paying fees if your claim is unsuccessful. The agreement means that, in the vast majority of situations, you will not have to pay our legal costs if we cannot recover compensation for you. Where the claim is successful, a small percentage of your award will go towards our fees, with some costs also being paid by the other party or, more likely, their insurance company. This is how ‘No Win, No Fee’ Agreements usually operate. We will always provide you with full information regarding fees before we begin acting for you. However, if you have any queries about our fees, please get in touch so that we may explain matters further.

How long do I have to make a claim?

All personal injury claims have time limits placed upon them. If you do not make a claim within this time, it can prevent you from claiming. In general, you must make your personal injury claim within 3 years of the date of the accident. However, there are rules which can change the time limit. So, if you are worried you have left it too long, it is still worth seeking advice. Whatever your situation, if you are thinking of bringing a personal injury claim, it is always best to seek legal advice as soon as possible .

What can I include in my burn or scarring compensation claim?

When making a personal injury claim, the main element of the claim will usually be the injuries themselves – i.e. the pain and suffering they’ve caused and how they have impacted your life. But you can also claim compensation for other expenses that have resulted from your injury. For burns and scarring claims, which can cause a huge amount of upheaval in your life, other expenses might include: Lost earnings from being unable to work for a time Future lost earnings, if you have to change your job or are no longer able to work due to your injuries Treatment and rehabilitation expenses Care and assistance received from professionals or loved ones The costs of making adjustments to your home The costs of equipment needed to help you – such as wheelchairs, sticks, prosthetics, modified vehicles Our free ebook, The Ultimate Personal injury Compensation Guide , has a lot more information on the nature of compensation and the different kinds of loss for which you may be able to claim.

How much compensation will I receive for a burn or scarring injury?

Compensation for burns or scarring, like any personal injury, will depend on the extent of the harm which you have suffered – in terms of the pain it has caused you and how it has affected your life. This means that no two burns or scarring injuries will be valued exactly the same, as many circumstances which are unique to your situation will have to be taken into account. Unfortunately, this also means that it isn’t possible to give an accurate valuation before having the necessary information. When you instruct Truth Legal, our expert lawyers will value your personal injury claim as soon as they can meaningfully do so. This ensures that you have a useful valuation which is founded upon the harm that you have suffered.

Can I make a ‘No Win No Fee’ dog bite claim?

After an injury, the last thing you need is to be worrying about incurring extra costs. This is why, at Truth Legal, we always try to help people on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis wherever possible. No Win, No Fee Agreements generally allow that, if you are unsuccessful in your claim, you will not have to pay our legal fees. You can read more about No Win No Fee Agreements here . And how your claim is funded will always be explained to you in detail before it begins.

How long do I have to make a dog bite claim?

This will depend on the kind of claim you are making. For a claim under the Animal Act 1971, or based upon the general law of negligence, you will have 3 years from the date of the attack to make the claim. However, CICA claims have a shorter time limit of 2 years from the date of the attack, so if you think there may have been a criminal element to the dog bite, it is important to take action even sooner. These time limits can be affected by other rules. For example, if the dog bite happened when you were under the age of 18, the time limit will begin running from the date of your 18 th birthday instead. This change to the rule can be a bit more complicated in CICA claims, but the same principle of a delayed start to the time limit will apply. These deadlines can quickly expire, and that can prevent you from making a claim. However, it is sometimes still possible for claims to be allowed beyond the time limit. So, in any event, if you are considering a claim you should get in contact with us as soon as you can to see where you stand.

What can I claim for after a dog bite attack?

Your injuries themselves will usually form the main part of your claim. But you can also claim for other expenses and losses which have resulted from your injuries. With all additional losses, it is important to document them as much as is possible so that the loss, and the that amount you are claiming for, can be proved. Some common examples of losses include: Damaged items - such as your phone or clothing Vet bills – if you had a dog which was also injured in the attack Loss of earnings - if you took time off work and did not receive full pay, or you lost a bonus due to your absence Medical expenses and treatment costs - such as painkillers or physiotherapy sessions. Travel expenses - to attend your GP or hospital, for example Care and assistance - if your injuries required a friend or relative to provide significant help in your daily life If you have encountered any losses due to your injuries, and you are not sure if you can claim for them, make sure to discuss these with your solicitor.

What’s needed to successfully claim compensation for a dog bite?

Unless you are making a criminal injury claim through the CICA, it is important to find out the identity of the dog’s owner. And so that a claim against them is feasible, they must have the means – or insurance – to be able to pay the compensation which you would be claiming. For a CICA claim , you must report the incident to the police as soon as possible, and there must be some evidence of criminal behaviour - for example, that the dog’s owner deliberately set the dog on you. For a claim under the Animal Act 1971 there are several requirements for the dog’s owner or keeper to be held liable: The damage caused must have been of a kind that the dog was likely to cause, or which, if caused by the dog, was likely to be severe That the attack was due to particular characteristics not normally found in the species (or breed) or not normally found except at particular times or in particular circumstances That these characteristics must have been known to the keeper (or someone acting for the keeper) All of these requirements may seem confusing, and possibly a little daunting, so it is best to discuss things with a legal expert to see where you stand. Why not get in touch with us to talk about your circumstances?

What are the pros and cons of sponsorship?

Starting with the positives, a sponsor licence allows access to a broader talent pool. Additionally, sponsored workers can only work for you, enhancing employee retention. At first glance the costs could be viewed in the negative column. However, we often hear from our clients that the cost of sponsorship is considerably less than the costs that come with trying to source from the domestic market, such as recruiters fees or agency staff. Sponsorship does require a time commitment in terms of HR, with the amount varying depending on how many individuals you sponsor.

Can I recover costs from the worker?

Yes, it is possible to recover some fees that you pay in respect of the sponsored worker, although the Immigration Skills Charge cannot be recovered. Check out our blog on this issue. As an ethical employer ourselves, we are keen to promote ethical practices when it comes to claw back arrangements. If you are recruiting into a care role, check out our blog here .

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