Learn What Loss Of Amenity Is
Find out what loss of amenity is and when you could claim compensation for it.
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Learn What Loss Of Amenity Is
Find out what loss of amenity is and when you could claim compensation for it.
What Does Loss Of Amenity Mean?
When you start a personal injury claim, there are a lot of terms you might come across that you don’t understand, and that’s where we come in. In this glossary guide, we’ll talk about one of the terms that often comes up when you’re talking about medical negligence and personal injury compensation: Loss of amenity.
We’ll discuss what this term means and provide some relevant examples to give you some context on how it’s used. Then, we’ll talk about how professionals calculate loss of amenity, and how you could make a loss of amenity claim with one of our specialist solicitors.
Keep reading to learn more about personal injury compensation and loss of amenity, or contact our team of advisors today to get started by:
- Calling us on 0151 375 9916
- Contacting us online
What Is The Loss Of Amenity Meaning?
Loss of amenity is a kind of harm that you can claim compensation for after suffering a personal injury. Generally, it refers to the effect that your injuries have had on your quality of life. For example, this might include not being able to enjoy hobbies that you had before the accident, or a marked effect on your social life.
You can claim this kind of compensation from any kind of compensation claim, including:
We’ll talk more about what loss of amenity can look like in the next section. Keep reading to learn more, or get in touch with us today to find out if you could be eligible to make a claim.
Loss Of Amenity Examples
Loss of amenity can apply in a lot of different situations and scenarios, including:
- A woman loses a hand in a factory accident that was caused by her employer knowingly asking her to use faulty equipment. This meant that she could no longer knit or spend time doing arts and crafts as she used to, which was her main hobby before the accident.
- A man suffers a severe spinal injury after his car is rear-ended by a drunk driver. His injuries paralyse him, which means he can no longer play football with his daughter, which they used to do every Saturday.
- A shopper slips on a wet floor in a shop that was not signposted, causing them to fall and hit their head. This causes a concussion, which means they can’t go to the gym or go running for almost a month (which they used to do frequently), which has a significant impact on their mental health.
In each of these examples, you can see that the claimant suffered not only because of their injuries, but also because of the effects that their injuries had on their day-to-day life.
If you’ve suffered a personal injury that has affected your ability to socialise, enjoy your hobbies, or has otherwise affected your quality of life, get in touch with a member of our team today. Or, you can keep reading to find out how loss of amenity is calculated.
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What Determines The Value Of The Loss?
Loss of amenity can be one of the hardest things to quantify in a personal injury, because things like medical evidence or evidence of financial losses might not give a true insight into how your injuries have affected your quality of life.
Because of this, it’s important to keep as much evidence as possible. For example, this could be cancelled concert tickets, evidence of weekly ballet classes prior to your accident, or even the contact details of friends or family who can provide a statement on how your injuries have affected your quality of life.
From here, solicitors and other professionals would use this evidence alongside things like your medical records and other proof of your injuries to determine the value of your loss of amenity compensation.
Our advisors can tell you more about how this kind of compensation is valued when you get in touch. Or, you can keep reading to find out how we could help you claim for loss of amenity.
Claim For Loss Of Amenity With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
We always recommend seeking advice from a legal professional before starting any kind of personal injury claim. This is because the process can sometimes seem complex, especially when it’s filled with terms you might not understand. But don’t worry; You don’t need to go through this process alone.
At JF Law, we believe that everyone deserves high-quality legal help whenever they need it, regardless of their financial standing. This is one of our core principles, and our solicitors live up to this by working on a No Win No Fee basis. But what does this term actually mean?
Well, we use something called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). Under a CFA, you get access to all of your solicitor’s services from start to finish, without having to pay them for their work. This means you don’t pay any solicitor’s fees:
- Upfront
- As the claim goes on.
- If the claim fails.
In fact, they’ll only take a success fee if you make a successful claim, which they take from your compensation as a small, legally capped percentage.
Our solicitors are experts and have already achieved over £80 million worth of compensation for claimants up and down the country, from workplace accidents to medical negligence claims. Not only can they help you through the claims process, but they can also connect you with a range of experts to help you through your recovery, ranging from occupational therapists all the way up to disability architects.
Get In Touch With JF Law
Are you ready to get started? Get in touch with a member of our friendly team today and find out if you could be eligible for loss of amenity compensation by:
- Calling us on 0151 375 9916
- Contacting us online
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More Information
For more helpful glossary terms, take a look at our guides on:
- Find out what an interim payment is
- Learn about whether or not compensation is taxable
- Get information on what it means to be a litigation friend
Or, for further resources:
- Learn about Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Find out when to call 999
- Get information on performing first aid
Thank you for reading our guide on the meaning of loss of amenity.
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