What can I claim for in a personal injury case?

Name: What can I claim for in a personal injury case?
Uploaded: 2026-08-10
Duration: 35 s
Description: When making a personal injury claim, there are two main types of compensation you can seek: general damages and special damages. Russell & Russell Solicitors explain what these terms mean and provide examples of out-of-pocket expenses you can claim for, such as medical treatment and loss of earnings.

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When making a personal injury claim, there are two main types of compensation you can seek: general damages and special damages. Russell & Russell Solicitors explain what these terms mean and provide examples of out-of-pocket expenses you can claim for, such as medical treatment and loss of earnings.

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"So as part of the personal injury process, you can claim for your general damages, or your pain, suffering, and loss of amenity—in other words, your injuries from the accident. And you can also claim for your special damages, which are your out-of-pocket losses and expenses which you've incurred as a result of the accident, such as travel expenses, private medical treatment, loss of earnings, or future care and assistance."

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