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I’ve had an accident and injury – when do I have to claim by?
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It depends. The general rule is that for adults you have three years to have either settled your claim or started court proceedings. If the injury was in connection with an assault or travel by air or sea then the deadline is two years. With accident is abroad ‘local’ laws often apply which can be as little as six months.
There are also some very limited circumstances when the time limit can be extended – you need to talk to an expert and take legal advice and they will make sure whatever the deadline is, it is not missed.
Frequently asked questions
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- Can I claim for an injury caused by a faulty product or equipment?
- Can I claim for an injury in a playground or park or public place?
- Can I claim for assault or other criminal injury compensation?
- Can I claim for food or water poisoning?
- Can I claim for holiday and travel injuries?
- Can you assist with a sports or leisure injury claim?
- Can you help with pavement slips, trips and falls?
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- Can you help with workplace slips, trips and injuries?
- Do you handle children's injury claims?
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- What compensation is my accident worth?
- What will my QualitySolicitors’ lawyer do for me?
- Who is entitled to accident compensation?
- Who pays injury compensation?
- Will I need to go to court to get injury compensation?
- You offer 'No Win No Fee' – what does this mean?
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