When a personal injury claim is made, it may be necessary to investigate the cause of the accident to determine if the negligence of another party was to blame. Investigations of personal injury claims are helpful since the information gathered can be used as part of a claim for compensation for the injured party.
Accidents resulting in personal injuries can cause mental trauma as well as physical distress. Having to pull together all of the information on the cause of your accident for a compensation claim at a time when you are under considerable stress can be difficult. Legal Advice Helpline offers friendly, straightforward advice on organising an investigation into an accident resulting in personal injury.
Why do I need an investigation into my personal injury claim?
Even a minor accident, such as a slip or fall, can lead to significant personal injury. An investigation into the causes of the accident could be important when making a personal injury claim. Legal Advice Helpline work closely with organisations who are expert in conducting investigations into the circumstances and cause of accidents.
A thorough investigation into the cause of your accident could increase the chances of your personal injury claim succeeding. Typically, this may include:
- Interviewing witnesses
- Site inspections
- Preparing plans, photographs and recordings of the scene
Personal injury investigations should be made as soon as possible in order to insure that any evidence which may still be at the scene is preserved and details recorded.
Establishing the cause of your accident
An investigation into a personal injury claim may be useful to a solicitor when trying to prove the negligence of a third party as the cause of an accident; Contact Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042 for more information.