By Jo Anderson. Last Updated 20th September 2024. In this guide on how to sue a company for an injury, we will explain how to make a personal injury claim.
We also offer insights into how lawyers that sue companies operate, and how, if you’re suing a business, compensation could be calculated. We offer an alternative to an injury compensation claim calculator too. This could give you some idea of the injury claim compensation you could receive.
You can call Accident Claims UK today on 0800 073 8801 for your free legal consultation and to learn more about how to claim. We will be happy to discuss how to sue a business for personal injury. What’s more, if we can see that you are eligible for compensation, we can connect you with a specialist personal injury solicitor to handle your claim. If you believe you are owed compensation for an accident, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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- How To Sue A Company For An Injury
- Examples Of When You Could Sue A Company For Negligence
- Evidence For Claims Against A Company
- Personal Injury Claim Compensation – How Much Could I Receive?
- How To Sue A Company – Benefits Of A No Win No Fee Solicitor
- Essential References
How To Sue A Company For An Injury
If you are wondering how to sue a company as either an employee or a member of the public, you may be able to do so if you can prove negligence occurred. Negligence is when someone suffers an injury because a liable third-party breached their duty of care.
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, all employers owe a duty of care to all their employees. They must take reasonable steps to ensure their employees’ safety at work in order to fulfil their duty of care.
Alternatively, under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, all occupiers (anyone who’s in control) of a public place, such as a library or park, owes a duty of care to all members of the public who visit their place. They must take steps to ensure their visitors’ reasonable safety in order to fulfil their duty of care.
As such, if you have been injured at work or in public, here is the claims eligibility criteria:
- An employer or occupier owed you a duty of care.
- They breached their duty of care.
- You were injured as a result of this breach of duty.
To learn more about how to sue a company for an injury and to confirm your claim eligibility, please contact us today. By explaining your circumstances, our team can determine whether duty of care was breached.
What Is The Personal Injury Claims Time Limit?
Under the Limitation Act 1980, anyone looking to pursue a personal injury claim has 3 years to do so. These 3 years commence from the date of your injury.
However, there may be some exceptions to this time limit. So, to make sure you are within the time limit to sue a company, get in touch today.
Examples Of When You Could Sue A Company For Negligence
Here are some examples of when you could possibly sue a company for negligence as either an employee or a visitor of a public place:
- You are an employee of a construction company and your employer has given you a faulty ladder to use, because they failed to check the maintenance of their equipment. As a result, the ladder breaks and you fall from a height. This can lead to you suffering brain damage.
- You are in a supermarket and there is a spillage on the aisle floor. However, the supermarket has failed to display any warning signs. As a result, you slip and fall, which can lead to broken bone injuries.
- You are an employee of a retail company and your employer has failed to give you any manual handling training. As a result, when you are asked to move delivery loads, you use the incorrect lifting technique and suffer a back injury as a result.
- There have been multiple reports of a broken pavement slab. Despite this, the local council has not fixed the broken slab in a timely manner. Thus, you trip and fall on the pavement, which can lead to sprains and strains.
Duty of care can potentially be breached in many ways. So, if the circumstances you have gone through are not listed above, do not worry. Just have a chat with us today.
Evidence For Claims Against A Company
If you are eligible to make a personal injury claim, you could collect evidence to support your case. This could help with proving who was liable for the accident and the injuries you suffered.
Some examples of the evidence you could collect if you intend to sue for negligence include:
- Video footage of the accident, such as CCTV footage.
- Photographs of the accident scene and any visible injuries you’ve suffered, such as cuts and lacerations.
- A copy of the report in the accident book (if applicable).
- The contact details of any witnesses to the accident so that they can provide a statement at a later date.
- Medical evidence about your injury, such as a copy of your medical records.
- Evidence of any financial harm you have suffered due to your injury, such as a copy of your bank statements or invoices.
If you choose to work with a solicitor for your personal injury claim, they could help you with gathering evidence.
For more information on how to sue a company or to see if you could be eligible to work with one of our solicitors, you can contact our advisors.
Personal Injury Claim Compensation – How Much Could I Receive?
Now that we’ve looked at how to sue a company, you might be interested to know how your compensation could be awarded. Personal injury compensation may include general damages and special damages.
If your claim is successful, you will be awarded general damages. This is compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering caused by your injury. When assigning value to general damages, legal professionals use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help them. This document lists compensation brackets for injuries based on their severity and what impact they might have on a claimant.
In our table below, we’ve provided some figures from the JCG. As compensation is awarded based on the individual merits of each claim, our table cannot tell you exactly how much you could receive. Instead, we provide it as guidance. Also, the top figure is not from the JCG.
| Injury | Level Of Injury | Comments | Settlement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple serious injuries plus special damages | Serious | Compensation for having multiple serious injuries and financial losses, such as medical bills and lost earnings. | Up to £1,000,000+ |
| Brain damage | Very severe (a) | Where there is little (if any) language function or a meaningful response to life. | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Moderately severe (b) | The person will be very disabled, need constant professional care, and will substantially depend on others. | £267,340 to £344,150 | |
| Moderate (c) (iii) | Concentration and memory will be affected and the chances of employment are reduced. | £52,550 to £110,720 | |
| Ankle | Very severe (a) | A transmalleolar fracture and soft-tissue damage that results in deformity. | £61,090 to £85,070 |
| Leg | Moderate (b) (iv) | Complicated or multiple fractures of a single leg. | £33,880 to £47,840 |
| Arm | Less Severe (c) | There have been significant disabilities as well as a degree of recovery having taken place. If this has not happened, it will be expected to happen. | £23,430 to £47,810 |
| Simple Fractures (d) | Of the bone(s) in the forearm. | £8,060 to £23,430 | |
| Back | Moderate (b) (ii) | This may include common injuries to the back as well as cases where an existing injury has been made worse. | £33,880 to £47,320 |
Special Damages
Some claimants might be able to recover costs incurred due to the injury. This is called special damages. However, it is likely you will need to submit evidence to recover your expenses. For example, wage slips, receipts and invoices can all be used to prove your costs.
Costs you might be able to claim back under special damages include:
- Home help. For example, if you need help with childcare or cleaning while you recover from your injuries.
- Loss of earnings. If you need time off work to recover, you could claim back your loss of wages, future losses and even pension contributions.
- Home and vehicle adaptations. For example, you might need a ramp installed if you are in a wheelchair following your accident.
- Medical expenses. This can recover prescription costs, as well as over-the-counter painkillers and bandages. It could also cover plastic surgery, therapy and physical therapy.
Call our advisors for help to sue a company. They can value your claim for free.
How To Sue A Company – Benefits Of A No Win No Fee Solicitor
If you are interested in suing a company, one of our solicitors may be able to help. There are many benefits that come with working with a solicitor, for example, they can help you gather evidence to strengthen your claim.
Our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis, and could help you under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement which typically means you would not pay any upfront or ongoing payments to your solicitor for their work. Similarly, if your claim fails, you won’t pay a fee to your solicitor their services.
Instead, your solicitor would take a small success fee from your compensation payout. This is taken as a small, legally-capped percentage.
To find out if one of our solicitors could help you, contact our team of helpful advisors today. They can answer any questions you might have, such as “How do I sue a company?” and can evaluate your claim for free. If they find your claim to be valid, they may then connect you with a solicitor.
Contact Our Team
We hope you have found this guide on how to sue a store for injury, or how to sue for injury at work helpful. If you wish to proceed with your personal injury claim, contact Accident Claims UK today using the details below.
- Call our claims helpline on 0800 073 8801.
- Contact us in writing.
- Ask an advisor a legal question right now, using our chat.
Essential References
If you are wondering how to sue a business for personal injury, you may find these guides helpful.
Pub Or Bar Accident Claims Guide
What Are My Legal Rights After An Accident At Work?
Slip, Trip, Or Fall Accident Claims Guide
Advice on non fault accident compensation claims. Learn more about claiming for a non-fault car accident with our guide.
Learn how to claim compensation following a slip on snow or ice with our helpful guide.
Advice on claiming against a landlord. Learn how to claim compensation against a landlord with our guide.
Have you suffered a production line injury? Find out if you could claim compensation with our guide.
External Information
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
A Citizens Advice Bureau guide on what to do if you have had an accident at work.
For more information on how to sue a company following an injury caused by negligence, get in touch with our team today.
