Personal Injury Lawyers for Gibraltar
Any kind of accident, whether on the road, in the work place or while out and about can have a traumatic effect on your life. If you suffer an injury as a result of an accident that was not your fault you may be entitled to compensation if another party can be held responsible for that injury. Amber Law can assist you with all aspects of getting your life back after an accident that was not your fault.
Quick Guide to Personal Injury Claims
How do I find out who is responsible for my accident?
- Road Traffic Accident
You will need to establish the identity of the other driver and obtain their insurance details. It will be their insurance company that will deal with the claim on their behalf. Do not worry if they do not have valid insurance in place. We have experience of handling claims through the Motor Insurance Bureau who deal with compensation for Claimants involved in accidents with uninsured or untraced drivers.
- Accident at Work
You must ask your employer to report the accident in the accident book as soon as possible. Your employer’s public liability insurer will deal with the claim on their behalf.
- Accident in a Public Building
If you suffer an accident in a public building such as a supermarket, hotel, shop, school, restaurant it will be the owner of that building’s responsibility to notify their insurer. The claim will be made under the Occupiers’ liability section of their insurance policy.
How do I prove the accident was not my fault:
If there any witnesses to your accident you should obtain their contact details and photographic evidence may also be useful. Our specialist Lawyers will assist you on obtaining all supporting evidence including medical evidence.
How do I establish how much compensation I should receive?
First we will need to gather evidence of your injury and also evidence that someone other than you was responsible for your injury. Expert doctors can assist in assessing the impact the accident has had on your life, and your lawyer will then calculate the monetary value that can suitably compensate you for this. You should also keep details of additional expenses such as painkillers, help at home, time off work that was not paid by your employee etc.
When should I see a lawyer?
If you have suffered an injury the sooner you see a specialist personal injury lawyer the Better. You have three years from the date of the accident to bring your claim, but the sooner you get proper advice the easier it will be to gather the right kind of evidence to proceed with your claim.
Will I have to appear in court?
It is not always necessary to go to court to recover compensation. Having reasonable expectations and taking a sensible approach will inevitably result in your claim being resolved quickly leaving you free to get back to enjoying your life.
How much will this cost me?
Although there is no clear answer to this we at Amber Law have a variety of ways of assisting you to bring the claim as cost effectively as possible. If you are successful in your claim it is usual for your legal costs and expenses to be paid by the responsible party.