In cases where you are not sure who to write to, or if you need any advice or guidance on how to make a claim, please email our insurance office or telephone us on 0121 464 3002.
How do I claim compensation from Birmingham City Council?
If you want to claim compensation from the council, complete the claim form. We must receive your form within 28 days of the damage taking place or from the time you noticed it. To support your claim you should take photographs of the damage if possible, and keep any damaged items that you are claiming for.
How do I make a claim against my local council?
To successfully sue your local council, you’ll need a strong set of supporting evidence to prove their liability, which may include photographs of the scene and cause of the accident, witness statements and a medical report from an independent expert.
Can I claim compensation from my local council?
If it is found that your local council were responsible for your claim due to negligence then you can make a council accident claim. Advice can help you to make that claim with the aim to successfully win the compensation you deserve. Please feel free to call us on 0161 696 9685 to find out more.
Can I claim damages from council?
Generally, you can only make a personal injury claim against the council if they have breached their duty of care towards you, and you have been injured as a result.
What can you claim compensation for?
You can be compensated for a range of things, such as:
- personal injury.
- losses from theft or damage to property.
- losses from fraud.
- being off work.
- medical expenses.
- travel expenses.
- pain and suffering.
- loss, damage or injury caused to or by a stolen vehicle.
Do I need a solicitor to claim compensation?
If you want to take legal action to claim compensation for a personal injury, you will need to get advice from a solicitor specialising in these types of cases. This must be done as soon as possible as there are strict time limits on taking legal action.
Do councils respond to complaints?
The law says that we have to give the council or care provider a reasonable chance to consider your complaint and respond. It is usually reasonable to allow up to 12 weeks for a full response to the complaint.
How long does a claim against the council take?
If your claim is in relation to property damage them the council will give a decision on your claim within a reasonable timescale, usually 90 days.
How do I claim after an accident?
To make a claim, get a form from your insurer or write to the other driver or their insurer, giving details of the accident and the other driver’s policy number. Tell your insurer about any independent witnesses and send them witness statements if you can.
Do councils pay compensation?
Usually, the amount of compensation you would claim from the council will cover any pain and suffering and any expenses you incur following the accident. Each council accident claim is unique but you could be compensated for: Any earnings you’ve lost while you were off work recovering.
What benefits can I claim from council?
ask to claim Housing Benefits when you apply.
Help with your rent
- Employment and Support Allowance.
- Income Support.
- Jobseeker’s Allowance.
- Pension Credit.
What is entitled for compensation?
Eligible Compensation means all regular cash compensation including overtime, cash bonuses and commissions. Regular cash compensation does not include severance pay, hiring and relocation bonuses, pay in lieu of vacations, sick leave or any other special payments.
What are the three 3 types of civil damages?
Types of Damages
- COMPENSATORY. Compensatory damages are generally the most identifiable and concrete type of damages.
- GENERAL. General damages are sought in conjunction with compensatory damages.
- PUNITIVE. Punitive damages are meant to punish a Defendant for particularly egregious conduct.
How do I ask for compensation for damage?
How To Put Together a Professional Demand Letter for Car Accident Damages
- Type your letter.
- Be polite.
- Keep it short, but not too short.
- Review the facts.
- Ask for what you want, but be reasonable.
- Set a deadline.
- Keep copies.
- Use certified mail.
What damages are awarded?
In civil cases, damages are the remedy that a party requests the court award in order to try to make the injured party whole. Typically damage awards are in the form of monetary compensation to the harmed party. Damages are imposed if the court finds that a party breached a duty under contract or violated some right.
How much compensation can you get for emotional distress UK?
An award of over £1,500 and up to around £5,000 is appropriate where the mistakes cause sustained distress, potentially affecting someone’s health, or severe disruption to daily life typically lasting more than a year.
Can I sue the council for emotional distress UK?
Remember that it isn’t just physical injuries you can claim for. Suing for emotional distress in the UK is also possible as part of a personal injury claim. As with any claim, you would need to show that your injury was caused by negligence. Continue reading to learn more about special damages compensation.
Who pays a compensation claim?
Your injury compensation claim is brought against the person or organisation that is to blame (or partially to blame) for causing your injury. In most cases that person or organisation will have insurance – we usually negotiate with their insurer who then pay any compensation you are due.
How much do solicitors charge for a claim?
Solicitors charge a success fee, or a percentage of your compensation to cover their extra costs. In most cases, this is 25%. However, this percentage does not always apply to the total amount of your compensation.
What claims Cannot be settled by a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legal, written contract under which usually an employee agrees not to bring an employment law claim, such as unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, or discrimination against the employer.