Personal Injury – Accidents Resulting from Defective Goods and Services
If you have purchased goods and services from a company or an individual then they are under a duty to ensure that those goods and services are safe and will not cause you any harm if they are used for the purpose for which they have been designed. Companies and individuals who provide goods and services also have a duty of care to the public and must warn you of any hazards involved in using their goods or services.
If you have had an accident as a result of using defective goods and services that you have purchased then come to see one of our specialist Personal Injury lawyers to get full and detailed advice and assistance.
You may be entitled to Compensation for your pain and suffering and for your financial losses. There are called Damages and Special Damages:
1. General Damages – This is quantified by obtaining reports from Medical Experts on your injuries. It also includes your loss of enjoyment of your life and the impact the injury has had on your day to day living
2. Special Damages – These are the losses and expenses that you may incur as a result of the accident, which must be evidenced by receipts, such as:
- Loss of earnings
- Loss of holiday costs and loss of enjoyment
- Medical treatment, prescriptions and other medication including physio, chiropractic or osteopath treatment, hire of crutches, etc
- Travel expenses for seeing your GP, Consultant or to attend other medical appointments
- Wasted subscriptions e.g. Gym membership
- Insurance excess
- Care provided by professionals or family and friends including personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, gardening or laundry
- Damage to property or clothing
For more information or to make an appointment with one of our specialist Personal Injury lawyers, telephone 0800 011 6666