Compensation will depend on the harm caused and how it has affected your life.

A claim may include compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity. It may also include financial losses such as lost earnings, private treatment costs, rehabilitation, travel expenses, care provided by family members, professional care, equipment, adaptations and future losses.

In serious injury cases, compensation may need to account for long term care, reduced ability to work, ongoing treatment and changes to day to day life.

In fatal cases, different types of claim may be available on behalf of the estate and, in some circumstances, dependants.