Q4. What is the basis for a claim for compensation for a personal injury?

A4. A claim for compensation is based upon the issue of ‘blame’: if your injury occurred due to someone else’s lack of care or negligence then you will receive compensation.

But this has to be proved.

There needs to be sufficient evidence to show that the actions of another person resulted in your injury. This also includes the issue of whether your accident was likely to happen (or could have been foreseen).