If you are a victim of an accident which wasn't your fault and as result you have sustained an injury you may be entitled to compensation.
If this is the case you may require the assistance of a Solicitor who can act on your behalf in making a successful Personal Injury Claim.
If you do require the assistance of a Solicitor make sure that your solicitor is able to offer a "No Win No Fee" agreement to take your claim.
A Solicitor accredited by The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers will ensure that you will get the best possible legal representation and there are no costs or fees to pay, whatever the outcome of your claim.
The main thing you should remember is to report the incident as soon as possible, for example if you have slipped in your local shop, report the incident to the manager or maybe you have tripped on a pavement and need to report the incident to your local council, this will log the information and also prevent the same accident occurring again.
Depending on the extent of your injuries you may need to attend your local A&E or make an appointment with your GP to make sure you receive proper treatment.
You should also keep a personal injury diary as memory fades with time and this will avoid any dispute later about the injuries sustained.
The incident may have been witnessed, if this is the case try and gather contact details of the individual witnesses you may need at a later date.
You may be able to take photos of the defect, as this can help in providing evidence to win your injury claim.
One last thing to remember is to keep a record of all losses or out of pocket expenses you have incurred as a result of the accident, for example prescriptions costs, taxi fares, treatment costs & loss of earnings details.
The six points above can all help in making a successful injury claim.