Personal Injury Compensation - Claim Time Limits
The law places a time limit on when people can make a claim for compensation.
The time limit for bringing a claim for personal injuries is generally 3 years.
This 3 year limit is judged in relation to either;
- The date on which the accident or cause of injury occurred; or
- The date of knowledge of an injury; or
- A person’s 18th birthday if they were injured when under the age of 18.
If a claim is not made within this time period you will not generally be able to make a claim, unless there are special circumstances.
There are however a number of types of claim that have a different limitation period.
A 2 year limit applies to:
- Accidents involving boats and other vessels.
- Accidents involving aircrafts.
- Claims under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
A limit of more than 3 years applies to:
- Claims under the consumer protection act (10 year limit)
- Claims for breach of contract (6 year limit);
Limitation periods can be confusing and difficult to understand, so to reduce the chance of not being able to claim, why not give Clear Law Solicitors a call to check whether you are entitled to make a claim.
No Win No Fee 100% Compensation
Clear Law Solicitors are No Win No Fee compensation claims specialists. This means that in a 'no win, no fee' agreement your solicitor will only be paid if the claim is successful. In addition you will receive the full 100% compensation awarded with no extra “hidden” fees.
Contact us
If you have been injured in a car accident and would like to claim compensation then we can help. Please call us on: 0800 783 1453, or Text ‘clear’ to 60300. Alternatively please e-mail us at hello@clearlawonline.co.uk
