Every year people are injured or killed in road traffic accidents as a result of speeding police vehicles. We also act for police officers and other police force employees injured during the course of their duties due to another party’s negligence.
Detainees are also sometimes injured as a result of excessive or unnecessary force used against them whilst in custody.
If you are injured in such circumstances, you are entitled to pursue a claim for the injuries and losses that you have suffered. There are various regulations to safeguard detainees to protect you and give you the right to claim if you have been injured.
Compensation can go a long way to ease the burden that an injury at work has caused. At SC Law, our lawyers have specialist knowledge in identifying and calculating your losses and expenses and will obtain the maximum amount of compensation that you may be entitled to.
If your claim is successful, the compensation you will receive is usually assessed under various categories which include:
General damages
For pain, suffering and loss of quality of life (ie if you are unable to carry out normal activities, such as sports and hobbies).
Special damages
For all losses and expenses you have incurred as a result of your injury, such as loss of earnings, travelling, medication costs, rehabilitation, aids and equipment and assistance with housework or gardening.
Future losses and expenses
As a result of your injury you may be unable to return to work or have to return to a lesser paid job, which may include reduced benefits such as a pension. Such losses may be included in your claim for the likely period of the loss. This may include loss of earnings, rehabilitation, aids and equipment and assistance with home help.
Choosing the right solicitor for your case is an important decision. It is essential you chose a solicitor who is a specialist in claims against the police. Do not simply go to the nearest solicitor, or for example the solicitor who did your Will or conveyancing. Similarly do not feel obliged to use a law firm appointed by your home or any other legal expenses insurance. When making a personal injury claim, you should be selective about which lawyer you use and have the freedom to appoint any lawyer of your choice. At SC Law we are experts in dealing with claims for compensation for personal injury.
