Knee Injury Claim
We can help you make a knee injury claim to help you seek compensation for your suffering and the justice you deserve.
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Knee Injury Claim
Why not contact us to start a Knee Injury Claim if you’ve suffered because of somebody else’s negligence?
Knee Injury Claim - How to Seek Compensation for Your Injury and Maximise Your Settlement
Suffering a knee injury can be life-changing, affecting your ability to work, move freely, or enjoy day-to-day activities.
Whether it’s a fracture, dislocation, or ligament damage, the physical pain is often matched by the financial strain of medical bills, lost income, and other expenses.
If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation to ease this burden.
If you’ve been affected, don’t face it alone. Call 0330 043 2925 for free advice or to start your claim today or read on to find out how our panel of accident claims lawyers could help you claim the maximum compensation possible.
We Can Help With All Types Of Accidents
Whether you’ve injured your knee in an accident at work, following a fall in a shop or a head-on collision in your car – we can help you seek compensation for your suffering.
How Accident Claims Lawyers Can Help You Make A Knee Injury Claim
Solicitors from our panel provide the expertise needed to navigate the process of filing a knee injury compensation claim. They assess your case, explain its merits, and check for a valid claim. By reviewing evidence, including medical records and witness statements, they aim to prove your claim is valid.
If your personal injury claim is taken on, your solicitor will try to ensure your compensation covers all aspects, including pain, suffering, loss of amenity, and any financial losses. These could include lost wages, medical expenses, and costs associated with rehabilitation. They work to maximise your claim for knee injury, ensuring you don’t miss out on rightful compensation.
Handling a claim on a No Win No Fee basis, solicitors minimise your financial risk. You won’t pay any legal fees unless your claim succeeds, avoiding upfront costs. By taking care of all legal formalities, including negotiations with the opposing party, they ease the process for you, allowing you to focus on recovery.
We offer a free consultation with a specialist advisor to evaluate your claim. During your call, you’ll receive clear guidance, outlining your options and next steps with no obligation. Therefore, why not call us today to check if you have a valid knee injury compensation claim?
What Types Of Knee Injury Claims Are Possible?
A knee injury claim can arise from various types of accidents or incidents caused by someone else’s negligence. Common examples include:
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Road Traffic Accidents: Pedestrians, drivers, or passengers involved in collisions might suffer knee injuries that can have a long term impact on their lives.
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Accidents at Work: Workplace knee injuries can be caused by falling objects or slippery floors for example.
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Sporting Injuries: Unsafe playing conditions or reckless tackles during sports could cause knee injuries that may lead to a compensation claim.
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Slips, Trips, and Falls: Incidents involving wet floors without warning signs or uneven surfaces, like raised paving slabs, may result in knee injuries and provide grounds for a claim.
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Cycling Accidents: Falling from a bike due to hazards such as large potholes could cause severe knee injuries. As such, you could be entitled to make knee injury compensation claim.
In all these scenarios, solicitors from our panel can help assess your claim. They review evidence like medical records and incident reports to establish liability and strengthen your case. Whether it’s a workplace accident or a road incident, the goal is to ensure you’re compensated for pain, suffering, and financial losses.
Common Knee Injuries
Effectively, the solicitors from our panel can help you claim for any type of knee injury caused by somebody else’s negligence, including:
- ACL Tear
- Meniscus Tear
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Fractures
- Dislocation
- Bursitis
- Chondromalacia Patella
What Criteria Apply When Claiming Compensation For A Knee Injury?
To make a knee injury claim, you need to satisfy specific criteria. The first requirement is that the defendant owed you a duty of care. This could include road users, employers, or the occupiers of public spaces where safety is legally enforced.
You must then prove that the duty of care was breached through negligence. Examples include unsafe working conditions, road traffic accidents caused by careless driving, or hazards in public places. Evidence such as accident reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements can support this claim.
Finally, there must be evidence that the breach of duty led to your knee injury.
Meeting these criteria ensures your claim is valid. Before your case is accepted, a solicitor will always check that your claim is valid. To find out if yours is, why not click the button below?
Is There A Time Limit For Knee Injury Claims?
A knee injury claim must be filed within three years from the accident date or when you first became aware of the injury due to someone else’s negligence, as stipulated by the Limitation Act 1980. This timeframe, known as the limitation period, is crucial for maintaining the validity of your claim. Exceptions exist, such as for claims on behalf of children, where the period starts when the child turns 18. For individuals lacking mental capacity, the time limit may not apply until they regain capacity. In these cases, a litigation friend may need to help process the claim.
In cases where injuries develop over time, like tendonitis, the three-year limit begins from the diagnosis date. If injuries are not immediately apparent, the limit starts from the “date of knowledge,” when you recognise the injury’s significance and its connection to another party’s negligence.
Promptly starting your claim makes it to gather essential evidence, while delays beyond three years may result in your claim being statute-barred. Our panel of lawyers can assist in ensuring your claim is filed on time, enhancing your chances of securing compensation.
What Knee Injury Compensation Covers
A compensation claim for knee injury encompasses both general and special damages. General damages pertain to the physical pain, emotional suffering, and long-term effects of the injury on your life. Serious injuries, such as those requiring knee replacement surgery or resulting in permanent mobility issues, typically warrant higher compensation, while less severe injuries like dislocations or cartilage damage attract lower amounts.
Special damages focus on the financial repercussions of the injury, including lost earnings, medical expenses for treatments, and costs related to rehabilitation or transportation for medical visits. Keeping detailed records of all related expenses strengthens your claim. Additionally, if the injury leads to lasting impairments, claims can cover future financial losses, such as ongoing medical care or necessary lifestyle adjustments.
Solicitors from our panel work to ensure all aspects of your injury are considered for fair compensation, aiming to secure the maximum amount for both immediate and long-term impacts. To find out more, please use the button below to reach out to one of our friendly advisors.
Example Knee Injury Compensation Figures
The table that follows offers some guideline compensation payouts for different types of knee injuries. These figures come from the Guidelines of the Judicial College, a publication that lists compensation awards made by the courts for similar injuries.
| Level of Knee Injury | Compensation Range |
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| Severe (i) | £85,100 to £117,410 |
| Severe (ii) | £63,610 to £85,100 |
| Severe (iii) | £31,960 to £53,030 |
| Moderate (i) | £18,110 to £31,960 |
| Moderate (ii) | Up to £16,770 |
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We Can Help You Get The Compensation And Justice You're Entitled To
We Can Help You Get The Compensation And Justice You're Entitled To
How Do No Win No Fee Knee Injury Claims Work?
No Win No Fee knee injury claims offer a risk-free approach to seeking compensation, as solicitors from our panel only accept cases with a reasonable chance of success. Upon acceptance, you’ll sign a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which means no upfront legal fees; if the claim fails, you don’t have to pay for your solicitors work.
In the event of a successful claim, a capped success fee will be deducted from your settlement, ensuring you retain the majority of your compensation. This arrangement alleviates the burden of legal costs, with your lawyer managing all aspects of your claim, including evidence collection and negotiations, and always trying to settle out of court.
Overall, No Win No Fee claims simplify the process and provide peace of mind, with solicitors guiding you through each step to achieve the best possible outcome.
Further Information
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