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Can personal injury claim be filed later ? A minor fender bender occured, scratched bumpers on both cars, the police came to the scene insurance information was exchanged, no injuries documented. Can the other party claim personal injury/whip lash at a later date? Thanks for the response - is there is a time limit on how soon the claim has to be submitted?

Will a personal injury claim by me on my own car ins policy increase the premium? I crashed my fiances car and I'm a named driver. Hit parked cars so noone else involved/to blame. Can I claim off car insurance for personal injury and if so will it affect our insurance premiums a lot/is it worth doing. P.S. Injuries were whiplash, back pain and mild concussion. Still suffering from back pain, constant headaches, loss of concentration and suddenly bad memory.

What happens when you file a claim for personal injury where you are not at fault? I had a collision with a car while I was on my bike and was injured. Police were at the scene and took statements. The car driver was at fault. I'm going to file a personal injury claim but don't really know what happens. Can someone who's been through this kind of thing give me details of what goes on? Will the driver have to be convicted of driving without due care and attention or can I claim without a conviction? It would be helpful to hear from those in the UK. Thanks.

how much do solicitors claim when they sue for personal injury? although most personal injusry lawyers are no win no fee, i wanted to know how much do they charge the other party for their legal expenses, in this situation the claim has been taken to court as small track, less than 5000 case. i..e the personal injury claim itself is not worth more than 5000. my solicitor friend informed me the money is not taken out of a settlement, but rather the legal expenses will then be sent to the other party afterwards. nonetheless i wanted to know on average for a good company, how much do they claim off the drivers insurance company who are liable.

How long should a personal injury claim take? Hi all How long roughly should a personal injury claim take to complete? Mine has been ongoing since October 2006, it is in regards to a neck injury from a car crash. I was seen by a doctor this October. Alix x I am aware that the other insurers have admitted they are at fault.

In a personal injury claim,will the insurance company pay in full for future treatment?uk? I have a personal injury claim on-going after an accident,i am 29 and i have get injections in my knee twice a year until i am 50-55 and then will need a knee-replacement. I am 29yrs old. thanks for any information. The injections cost £1200 a year.

Are my old car insurance company still liable for a personal injury claim 2 years after accident? Today i had a letter from a solicitors and county court saying that a accident i had 2 years ago the other driver is now putting in a personal injury claim against me but at the time of the accident i was with my old insurance company now i am with different company so would my old insurance company still be liable for this claim as i was insured with them at the time of the accident?

Do different types of injuries affect the length of time needed to sort out a personal injury claim? (I'm in the UK) Last Christmas my brother's car was hit by a woman who pulled out of a slip road onto a main road without looking. She hit him head on and his car was totalled. My mother who was in the passenger seat was taken to hospital by ambulance, and found to have a broken sternum. The woman in the other car admitted responsibility at the scene and police suspected she may have been drinking. The insurance claim for her personal injury is still going on! My mum has been sent to see two separate doctors to assess her case. In February, my BF had a smiliar accident - silly bint pulled out etc, but he did not suffer severe injury, just back pain which kept him off work for a few days. Woman did not immediately admit responsiblity and had not been drinking. He's already been awarded £1,500! What I don't get is why such a cut and dried case like my mum's is taking so long whilst a case like my BFs (which I thought wouldn't come to anything) has been sorted already

What time limit applies to lodge personal injury claim accident 01/10/2000 in Qld injured person DOB 12/01/88? While riding dirt bike on private property my son hit a pile of rubbish, went airborne across road between this property and his place of residence and hit side of residence. He sustained multiple injuries - 10 days in Intensive Care and 5 weeks in Hospital. Date of accident was 01/10/2000. He was 12 at the time (dob 12/01/88). We were told at the time that he would not have a case for personal injury claim but current advice indicates he may. We have been given two conflicting opinions as to when a claim would need to be lodged. One opinion is 9 mths from when he turned 18. The other is 3 years from turning 18 ie 21 years of age.

i have been summoned to court over a personal injury claim, but this is the first im hearing anything? i have been summons to court over a personal injury claim from an incident from 5 months ago. the police never turned up and i received threats from the other party there was a following incident where i had my windows smashed in with my 6 month old son in the car. which was reported to the police, but nothing has come of it. how can this man take me to court. how does the system work when it comes to personal injury claims?

How much should my daughter get for her personal injury claim? A little over a year ago, I backed into my 23 month old daughter with the our car. A few months later our car insurance called and offered to settle her claim for $850. We were suprised that my daughter would get anything since I was the one that hit her. Our insurance explained that it was just like her getting hit by someone else, or me hitting another child. We wanted to make sure all her medical bills were being taken care of and our car insurance said yes they would. But we found out they didn't know everything she had been through and what her injuries were. Now our car insurance has all the bills and the medical reports from the hospitals that she went to. Tomorrow they are suppose to call and offer a new settlement. My wife called around to both hospitals and both ambulance companies that we used and all the bills were about $10,000. Were not greedy, but we want to make sure my daughter gets all the money she should. That's what the insurance is for after all. The accidents was determined to be her fault, but since she was 23 months it is no fault. All of the medical bills are taken care of so were not worried about that.

How do you calculate how much a personal injury claim from a car accident should be? I was a passenger involved in an accident that was the other driver's fault. My arm was broken in an awkward place and my doc says it may not heal. He's ordered a bone growth stimulator to help the healing process but my care is far from being over. The doc also thinks I may have to go back to surgery in a year to remove the plates he put in. i'd be in a cast again for 6 weeks. My bills are already over 15k and I'm wondering if I can just go for the other person's limits so that I don't go into debt. I don't want to settle too soon but if there is a max that I can get anyway I would prefer to get this over with. Also, if my claim is higher than the other person's limits would the underinsured coverage from the driver of the vehicle I was in pay up to her limit?

Can you file a personal injury claim with 2 insurance companies? I was injured a rear-end collision. The at-fault driver was driving an insured vehicle that belongs to his friend. The driver also has insurance. Can I file a claim with the insurance covering the vehicle as well as with the insurance of the at-fault driver?

How much can one expect from a personal injury claim? What would be a ball park figure in a civil claim where the defendant has admitted fault and there is permanent, irrreversible physical damage to the victim that prohibits him from using his body to work ever again? Not to mention having already had 3 major surgeries and expecting at least 2 more to put in pins, screws, and plates in knees, ankle, legs, and spinal coloumn? The defendant is a company, not an individual.

How long do I have to make a personal injury claim in Canada? I suffered a head injury while in a government institution in October 2008, and suffered disfigurement, as well as permanent damage...

How much would a personal injury claim for being hit by a car be? I know somebody who got hit by a car and they have a scar on their stomach but it didn't do that much to them - for instance there is nothing mentally or physically wrong with them now ... They may not be able to have children but that isn't certain at the moment How much do you think they would be compensated?

Is it possible to make a personal injury claim for minor injuries such as bruising and neck pain? I was involved in a road traffic accident and the other party has admitted full liability as the driver and me as the pedestrian. Although my injuries were minor and I was fully recovered after 1 week, I wonder am I entitled to any compensation for the pain caused?

How mcuh should my daughter get for her personal injury claim? A little over a year ago, I backed into my 23 month old daughter with the our car. A few months later our car insurance called and offered to settle her claim for $850. We were suprised that my daughter would get anything since I was the one that hit her. Our insurance explained that it was just like her getting hit by someone else, or me hitting another child. We wanted to make sure all her medical bills were being taken care of and our car insurance said yes they would. But we found out they didn't know everything she had been through and what her injuries were. Now our car insurance has all the bills and the medical reports from the hospitals that she went to. Tomorrow they are suppose to call and offer a new settlement. My wife called around to both hospitals and both ambulance companies that we used and all the bills were about $10,000. Were not greedy, but we want to make sure my daughter gets all the money she should. That's what the insurance is for after all. The accident was determined to be my daughter fault, but because she was 23 months its considered no fault. My insurance company and a couple other said this wouldn't effect my insurance. I recently renewed my policy and it didn't. Motion detectors wouldn't have helped since she got hit by the front tire as I was backing and turing out of our driveway. I was driving a minivan so she was significantly below were I could see out of the window. Faye H I said both time I mentioned someone getting money that it would be her money. So if I'm being greedy by not letting my insurance provider take advantage of us and not get ever penny my daugther should get then ok I'm being greedy. Not that I'm going to use HER money, but the only way it would go into a trust is if we went to court and the judge ordered it into a trust. Otherwise the insurance company will issue a check to the parents for the child. The medical bills were for the ride from my house to the hospital; xray, catscan, and meds at the hospital; ride in ambulance from the first hospital to another hospital; observation overnight. Her injuries were a broken foot and scraps on her foot and legs.

can i claim personal injury from any other than my own insurance? i had a car accident reciently but the other driver took off so didnt get any insurance details im now having to claim from my own insurance but is their any way i can claim for personal injury.

what is needed when a person has a personal injury claim & is seeking future loss of earnings? i damaged my knee a few years ago and am not able to work as a tiler like i had trained for,i have a lower paid job now.my knee is still giving me problems.my solicitor says every thing is going fine,but sometimes i wonder,do they just tell us what they think we want to hear.

Is the statue of limitations on a personal injury claim on a indian reservation? the same as the state they are located in.?? Or do they apply at all?

Personal Injury claim and who to use? I am confused who to use whether it should be a local solicitor or one of these large companies who advertise their services for personal injury claims.

get an adance on a personal injury claim? Hi, My friend was injured in an apartment he was living at ( a 10 chandelier fell on his head) about 3 years ago and has a lawsuit pending. He now is in need of financial assistance and still doesn't know how long his lawsuit is going to take, since he is now waiting for surgery to his neck. Can he get an advance from his lawyer. He lives in British Columbia. Thanks for all answers in advance.

Do we have a personal injury claim? My wife was traveling in a hired limousine when a car went through a red light infront of them and the driver had to brake suddenly, my wife was sitting in the back of the limo when the driver stoppped she was sitting in the front! The next day she had some brusing and severe neck and shoulder pain she had visited hospital and has been told she has whip lash. My wife has also missed a week from work, does anyone know if we have a claim for personal injury against the limo company? Just to add there were other people in the limo and there were no seatbelts.

Personal injury claim: how much should the pain & suffering amount be? For instance, if the medical bills came to $10,000 what is the average amount that would be awarded to the injured person? Thank you!

what is needed when a person has a personal injury claim & is seeking future loss of earnings in the uk? i damaged my knee a few years ago and am not able to work as a tiler like i had trained for,i have a lower paid job now.my knee is still giving me problems.my solicitor says every thing is going fine,but sometimes i wonder,do they just tell us what they think we want to hear.

In a personal injury claim, how much would loss of consortium be worth per year of loss? Due to anothers wrong doing my husand of 2 days was falsely arrested . We had no honeymoon, spent almost 18 months with no physical contact cuz he was locked up behind glass while we fought his case. He has since been locked up another 2 1/2yrs as well. We have uncovered evidence of his innocence that the alleged victim lied and caused him to be arrested falsley and perjured in court. The local police/DAs didnt perform a proper investigation. We are suing for physical, emotional, mental damages and wonder what amount the loss of consortium would be worth???????????

Personal injury claim? From a car accident, why do solicitors need national insurance no? And what do they see when you sihn to let them see your medical records? Will they see my name change?

How much money will I get for my personal injury claim? I was hit by a car as a pedestrian July 18th 2008. I got a ruptured achilles that needed to be repaired with surgery, and I had some minor fractures on my spine. I am completely healed up now, and I got a lawyer immediately after this happened. The insurance company has already admitted 100% fault, and there are police reports and everything supporting my claim. My lawyer says he will probably close the case near the end of December. The limits on the two insurance policies were $100,000-$300,000 and another for $15,000-$30,000. How much money do you think I will actually see? Before lawyers and doctors fees?

personal injury claim? how long does it usually take for a personal injury claim for lower back injury and whiplash take to complete? i was hit from behind by a lorry with my 9 yr old daughter company. the lorry is owned by a transport company in kent and have already offered a settlement for my car. the accident was on the 15th

How can I get an extension on a personal injury claim? I really started feeling bad a few months ago...back and neck pain and the 4 yr cut-off is almost here...I'm in Florida. please advise

Is getting an attorney for a personal injury claim worth it? I got in an accident riding passenger in a car, it got totaled and I have 3 bulging discs in my back, granted I am 19 years old and my ATV riding is over with, also I can't have any kind of labor job due to the discs in my back, the insurance company is offering me $10,000 but my unpaid hospitol bills will take half of that. I just need some advice on where to go from here and what would be best.

How to write a demand letter for personal injury without hiring a lawyer? I was recently involved in a car accident where the other person was at fault as determined by both insurance companies. They paid to fix my car already, but now I want to file a personal injury claim with the other persons insurance company without hiring a lawyer. Where can I learn the proper procedures and forms? Does any body have any sample demand letters I can use? Please help... Thank you.

What is the difference between personal injury and tort of battery? In Illinois, if somebody assaulted you, do you file a civil personal injury claim or civil battery claim? And if it is civil battery, under which law you file it? any details will be helpful.

can a judge grant a personal injury claim more amount than what is covered by my auto insurance ? i met with an accident in the parking lot of a shopping center when the car i was parking accidently hit the showroom window. an employee has filed a personal injury suit against me. i have insurance coverage of 15k. can the judge grant a higher amount and if so what will happen if i cant afford it?

Where can I find more information about personal injury claims? I was recently in a hit-and-run car accident, and my insurance company keeps calling me to settle my personal injury claim. I want to make sure that I'm not signing away any rights that I might need later, but don't really want to get lawyers involved. Where can I find more information about personal injury claims, what is included, and how to settle it?

I am looking for a Personal Injury claim form? I was injured at a truck stop a month ago, the claims adjuster called me and said that I wouldnt have to submit a claim for and that his job. IS THAT TRUE? SHould I submit my own claims? And were can I find a claim for? All the ones on the internet you have to pay for, or they just give you suggestions on how to write one. I NEED HELP HERE PLEASE

Can anyone shed some light on proper personal injury claim settlement amounts? My mother and sister were in an accident a few months back. A lady rear ended them while they were stopped at a red light. She took full responsibility for the accident. Damage to the car was not very visible to the naked eye. Rear bumper damage but when we took it to the body shop vehicle frame damage was discovered. Initially the other insurance company offered $500 for the car damage but bumped it up to $3000 when they saw frame damage. That has all been paid and what remains is the personal injury claim. One day's worth of hospital bills for my mom and sister ran nearly $8,000. The other insurance company classified the situation as standard whip lash. He offered to pay the outstanding bills and give $500 each for pain and suffering and $300 each for future treatment. I used www.eorthopod.com to learn about whiplash injuries and long term pain as a result. Both my mother and sister still feel some pain and I'm afraid of long term damage. Help please! The thing is the accident took place (2) months ago and the pain is still there for both my mother and sister. They've been afraid to go to the hospital for fear of additional medical bills. The bills are at a 60 day cycle already and the mail and phone calls won't stop. I gave the Insurance guy a statement saying what he's offering would not cover future medical expenses and he's willing to adjust the settlement. I don't know what to do at this point though.

How would settlement on a personal injury claim affect monthly Social Security payment? Would SS be reduced? Social Security disability monthly payments.

How do I get a loan against a personal injury insurance claim in a car wreck?

how much is a personal injury tort claim worth for brain injury,and spine fusion? Perfect health ,rear ended in a mva. Cannot return to work, and the claim is in Canada.Was in a coma and have a 24hr caregiver,not parialized but have a metal plate and screws holding my c2-c3 vertabrae together.

Can a paralegal provide information on personal injury claims? Lawyers don't want to touch small personal injury cases....and insurance companies take advantage of that. Can a person hire a paralegal to help them with there small personal injury claim? How would one go about doing such?

I was involved in a car accident (which I am at fault), and the victims claim personal injury. What can I do? I was involved in a fender bender a few months ago in Virginia (though I am licensed in Massachusetts). It was stop-and-go traffic, and I was following too closely (since for one reason or another, I didn't stop in time). I must have been going 5-7 mile/hour at impact and the damage to both cars was very minimal (the assessing policeman marked it down as non-reportable--below $1000 dollars). It was completely my fault, and I was the first to admit that, though very recently the family made a claim for personal injury (about a month after the fact). A month after the claim, they came up with a number: $75,000 ($35,000 more than my limits). I am a college student with no exhaustible income, and though I don't want to instantly point to them as liars, I think it is ridiculous that they were hurt as much as they claim. A second thing to note is after the accident, I asked them how they were and, suspiciously, they remarked, "We're fine, though I can tell we will feel it in the morning.

Does a personal injury claims adjuster have a limit as to the amount they can settle a case for? I was wondering if a personal injury claims adjuster has to go to his or her superior for a larger dollar amout? What is the process for a claim that will potential settle for around the 100,000.00 mark?

how long do you have before you file a personal injury claim?

Would my husband have a personal injury claim from this?? A car battery exploded in his face and eyes one month ago. He has been unable to see nothing but light in his left eye since then. He has a condition called Occular Hypertension which causes terrible pain and pressure in his eye at times. He is currently on 4 different eye drops a day which causes extreme burning and stinging as well as a migraine later on in the day. He has already had one emergency surgery on this eye to reduce some of the pressure and fluid behind it to try and save what sight he might still have. But as of now, he has none... Is there anything that can be done legally? To clear up some confusion.. this happened at home (rental house). We are not persueing a case against the homeowners insurance company. Husband had been attempting to charge the battery and someone else was in the truck trying to crank it. The person trying to crank the truck got out and walked around the front of the truck and all of them were standing in front of the truck not doing anything to it at the time of the explosion. My husband was the one standing closest to it and took the brunt of it. He did not have on any safety goggles, unfortunately, but had on a cap and thick shirt which saved his face and arms from the acid burns. He had a 1 to 2 inch cut under his eye also from a piece of the battery. My hubby knows the recommendations for safety on battery/car repairs, he has worked on cars for 15 years. This is just some sort of freak accident.

Is there an Oklahoma Statute that states if a personal injury claim was paid under UM coverage...? through their private insurance that they ( the health insurance company) cannot claim subrogation against the policy holder if they are going to get a settlement from it?

Small claim court for personal injury claim? I would like to know what to expect when going to the court, what are the procedures while attending in the court? I will be there to be an translator for the plaintiff. I would like to know the experience in the court for this specific matter. Step to step from the beginning till the end of the court. Thanks!

what are the steps in settling an insurance property/personal injury claim? We are the "Victims" of our neighbor's truck crashing into our house. Out property damage is approximately 20,000. Personal injury- medical, lost wages, etc. is approximately 10,000.00

If a personal injury claim is estimated to be worth a specific amount of money................................ is that amount usually in addition to the auctual expenses or does it include them? Also, if the claim is being paid by one's own insurance company (uninsured motorist coverage), is it necessary to seek an attorney's advice before settling? A couple of websites I've seen say to enter the amount of medical expenses, lost wages, automobile damage, etc., but doesn't say if the "worth" of the claim includes all of these expenses or is in addition to them.

how much are solicitors fees for winning a personal injury claim?

Auto Accident Personal Injury Claim Help? So, I was driving home, when a girl came speeding around the corner in my apartment complex on the wrong side of the road. Long story short, it got ruled 100% her fault. Now I ended up doing 6 months of chiropractic visits and 2 months of physical therapy. I don't feel different and I am going to have permanant back and neck damage (not severe just not comfortable to be on my feet a long time, sleep, or do strenuous activities, I'm a Chef). That's not it. My wife was about 37-38 weeks pregnant, and we went to a doctors visit a couple hours after the accident. She wasn't in the car, but freaked out when she heard the accident and came out of the apartment and saw it was me. The doctor diagnosed her with preeclamsia (high stress during pregnancy) because of the accident and had to induce her that night. The drugs slowed the baby's heart rate, so they had to give a c-section. They only offered $3k to start and they say my wife doesn't matter because she wasn't in the car. suggestions? So to answer a few questions. First of all both the cars were totaled. I have soft tissue damage, and my back seems to mis-align easily. I had not had any health problems prior at all. I only went to the chiropractor that long because my insurance said to just see if it helps, even though I told them 2 months into it that it hadn't helped. I had visits 3 times a week. An IME was done, and they said to go to 10 visits of PT and if that didn't help they may have to rule it as a permanant injury. Though, to get proof, what should I do? It was ruled 100% her fault so it doesn't really matter with my policy. The medical bills were probably about $5000 total. I most likely can get a letter from my wife's OB which was also the on-call doctor, saying it was related with the accident. When we went in that day, thats when she was diagnosed, the OB actually asked what the hell happened that day. Do you think that would do the trick? Sry if I missed a question but I'll try to answer any more. Th So to answer a few questions. First of all both the cars were totaled. I have soft tissue damage, and my back seems to mis-align easily. I had not had any health problems prior at all. I only went to the chiropractor that long because my insurance said to just see if it helps, even though I told them 2 months into it that it hadn't helped. I had visits 3 times a week. An IME was done, and they said to go to 10 visits of PT and if that didn't help they may have to rule it as a permanant injury. Though, to get proof, what should I do? It was ruled 100% her fault so it doesn't really matter with my policy. The medical bills were probably about $5000 total. I most likely can get a letter from my wife's OB which was also the on-call doctor, saying it was related with the accident. When we went in that day, thats when she was diagnosed, the OB actually asked what the hell happened that day. Do you think that would do the trick? Sry if I missed a question but I'll try to answer any more.Thx It happened in Washington State

Personal Injury Claim - how much am i entitled to? i was a passenger in a car crash - i broke my collar bone, whiplash and a cut that needed 23 stiches on the side of my face and it has left a big scar. does anyone know how much i would be entitled to? and how much are solicitor fees like injury lawyers 4u?

How much should I resonably ask for a personal injury claim? I was in a accident(not my fault) with my 2 kids 3 months ago. First off this was very nerve racking because my 5 yearold son has brain cancer and his skull is not solid due to brain surgeries. The car was hit on his side of course. Anyway, minus that stress the adjuster handeling my car refused to put new parts on my car (it was only 11mos old) and got mad at the body shop so also refused anymore than 3 days of a rental car. Those were his exact words. Basically I had to file a claim with my own insurance company. I am know discussing my personal injury claim with another adjuster from his insurance company. I know I probably shouldn't settle now but it is almost impossible for me to get to the dr. And now she is telling me she will not pay my husbands lost wages for staying home with my kids for the 4 days I did go. My husband works for the railroad so he does not get an hourly wage, and if he takes off he can not go back for 12-24 hours. He makes about $300 a day. What should I do?

Once you have seen the appointed consultant regarding a personal injury claim, how long should it take approx?

What merits a personal injury/negligence claim? Last week I was injured on my bike. I was riding at night on a sidewalk which abruptly ended in a mud hole. The front tire sunk and stuck into the mud then I went face first into a driveway. My head took a major jarring. My head was killing me. I didn't want to go to the ER, but eventually did and was treated for cuts, 5 stitches. I'm still having headaches. I don't want to be one of those people into frivolous lawsuits, but I do think I deserve some compensation for the pain and inconvenience. I have complained to the city that the least that could be done is to have that hole filled. A week later and have still had no actual response. Any advice?

Personal injury claim based on criminal acts? I have been told that a Personal Injury claim can only be based on criminal acts made against me. People have defamed my character; they have ignored health and safety legislation; they have sent me alarming documents through the post and they have twice contravened the data protection act, causing me stress, depression etc. Are any of these criminal acts? I am in the UK - I think the US law is based on criminal law, and the UK not, is that right? Thanks for your replies. However, for the purposes of lodging a personal injury claim, I wish to know whether the offences I mentioned could be classified as criminal offences - I don't have to prove them as such, in other words no-one has to rule on them. I am referring here to the Conn v Sunderland City Council judgement where the incidents complained of did not fall into the category of justifying the sanctions of criminal law.

Question regarding personal injury claim and something called the egg shell skull/thin skull rule? I was wondering if someone could help me regarding a legal issue (regarding personal injury) my friend has – it is has something to do with what is known as the “EGGSHELL SKULL” rule (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggshell_skull) which is basically the principle that you take a person as you find them but I have a question regarding its application. My friend was involved in a car crash (not his fault). He has been in a lot of pain since the accident with his back (he has been bed ridden for significant periods of time) and 20 months later has not recovered. A personal injury claim is still pending. However one expert he saw highlighted the fact that he had a back condition approximately 8 years earlier and thinks the crash merely accelerated what he thinks would have been a re-occuring condition (even though he has no interim problems with his back at all before the accident) and has only accelerated the back condition now. He thinks the accident accelerated the pain he is now in by between 12-24 months. Therefore the solicitor who is acting for him is only claiming for a maximum of 24 months of costs despite the fact that my friend is no where near recovered. My question is that surely this legal principle states that you take the victim as you find them therefore on my understanding it should make no difference as to what extent the accident accelerated the pain (be it 5 days or 5 months etc). Rather it should be that my friend had a propensity for a bad back and the accident triggered this off and that even if it takes 5 years for him to recover that should be what is claimed for and not the 12-24 months that the injury was accelerated. Any legal experts out there with a view on this? Here’s hoping, Thanks Some great answers there - many thanks - I think I understand it now. You have been very helpful sorry guys - I have looked into this further and I can't see anything about it needing to be an intentional tort or there needing to be any level of knowledge of the pre-disposition - most sites say it is just a matter of taking the victim as you find them - for example, this one from the guardian: "Egg-shell skull principle says a defendant must take his victim as he finds him. So if a person negligently injures someone by running them over, for example, they cannot complain if the injuries they have caused turn out to be more serious than expected because the victim suffered from a pre-existing weakness such as an unusually thin skull or a weak heart" Any thoughts?

What is the maximum you can claim for personal injury in a county court? I had an accident in work, they admitted liability and now we have to go to county court...is there a maximum set limit they pay out or is it up to the judges?