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How to claim for serious injury

Serious injuries can change your life and the lives of your loved ones. No two injury circumstances are the same. Examples can be injuries arising from medical negligence, either in dental or hospital settings, accidents at work, accidents in public places or road traffic incidents.

Our legal team has successfully handled hundreds of injury claims over many years, but just as the individual circumstances of your accident will never be the same as another, neither is the impact it will have on your life and those closest to you. Trafford Law has extensive knowledge of all areas of the harms and injustices that can be caused by someone else’s lack of care towards you as an individual. Once we understand the full circumstances of how your accident happened, we can navigate you through what is often a nuanced and complex legal arena.

If you have suffered with serious injuries, we understand the impact these have on you and your loved ones. We will claim compensation for your pain, suffering and loss of comfort, plus your current and future needs, getting you the best possible care, rehabilitation and support.

We are a small firm that will always take the time to understand what you are going through, helping you to understand the process to make the most positive difference to your life.

Let us help you by contacting us now for a free, no obligation consultation.

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How to make a claim for tenancy deposit scheme (TDS)

Landlords must protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receiving it. If they did not, or they did it late, you could get back 1 – 3 times the value of the deposit as compensation.

We can offer a fast, free confidential service so there is no risk to you by bringing a claim.

We will guide you through the next stages before you decide to proceed. This is handled on a no-win no-fee bases [button]

We would need from you:

  • A copy of your assured shorthold tenancy which will show us:
  • Your tenancy start date
  • Deposit amount
  • Property postcode
  • Landlord / agent details
  • Proof of the date of your payment of the deposit – such as a screen shot of your bank account

Most claims settle early on, but if we do need to take your landlord to court then once we have the above information, there will still be minimum involvement from you.

Our team understands the intricacies of the law which surrounds tenancy deposit schemes to make sure you receive the maximum pay-out possible.

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How to make a claim for housing disrepair

Identify the disrepair – issues like:

  • Damp or mould
  • Leaks
  • Broken heating or hot water
  • Faulty electrics (including kitchen and bathroom fans)
  • Structural problems such as cracked walls, leaking roof
  • Damaged guttering causing water ingress
  • Pests or vermin due to poor conditions

Report it to you landlord in writing:

  • Use email or an online portal if they use one
  • Be clear a specific about the issues
  • Include photos/ videos
  • Keep a note of when you have contacted them

Allow reasonable time for repairs – Your landlord should respond and arrange repairs in a reasonable timeframe:

  • Emergency repairs such as no hot water or heating or faulty electrics should be done within 24-48 hours
  • Other repairs should take typically 2 weeks to a month typically.

Gather evidence – if your landlord doesn’t fix the problem, start collecting proof:

  • Photos / videos
  • Receipts for any costs you have incurred such as dehumidifiers or mould spray
    any clothing, upholstery etc which has been damaged due to the disrepair
  • Correspondence (emails, texts, letters)
  • Witnesses (neighbours / visitors)
  • Medical records if your health has been affected

Contact us to stand strong for your rights and press your landlord to repair your property quickly. You may also be able to claim for:

  • Rent compensation depending on how many rooms are affected
  • The cost of the inconvenience
  • Damage to your belongings such as clothing or upholstery
  • Health problems caused by the poor housing conditions

If your landlord still refuses to repair your house we will issue a claim through the court system for a court order to make them do so.

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Examples of housing disrepair

You are entitled to have essential repairs carried out and you may be entitled to compensation depending on the extent of the disrepair and how long the disrepair has been on-going.

Examples of disrepair would be damp causing condensation and mould in a property. This can be caused by a leaking roof, broken or blocked gutters, cracked walls or rendering, leaking pipes or rotten window frames.

Condensation is the most common form of damp in properties. This occurs when moisture in the air comes in contact with a cold surface, such as window or a cold wall. Mould can grow on walls and window frames. Severe mould growth can be a health problem for people with asthma or other chest problems and can exacerbate these conditions.

Landlords must be notified of any disrepair and cannot delay unreasonably in carrying out remedial works. If a landlord fails to act, you may be eligible for compensation for the inconvenience caused, including ill heath that has been caused by or exacerbated respiratory symptoms attributable to the dampness.

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Tenancy Claim Funding Methods

Methods of Funding

We charge a success fee

We can offer a conditional fee agreement for Tenancy Deposit Scheme cases, so if we do not win your case, we do not charge you our costs for running the matter. If we do win your case, we charge a “success fee” which is a percentage of your compensation.

If you do not wish to pay a success fee, you can pay privately. It may be necessary for you to take out a policy of insurance to protect you against having to pay for your landlord’s costs if you wish us to act on a no win no fee basis which we can obtain for you.

If you do not wish to take out an insurance policy, you may become liable for your landlords’ costs should we loose at court.

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Landlords failing to protect your deposit

Has your landlord failed to protect your deposit?

Has your landlord failed to protect your deposit? – if any of the below apply to you, you may have a claim:

  • Deposit Not Protected? – If you know the deposit was not protected by your landlord, it’s very likely you have a claim
  • Deposit Protected Late? - Even if you deposit was protected, if it was after 30 days of you making the payment, you may have a claim.
  • Unfair Deposit Deductions? - If unfair deductions were made against your deposit, it might be due to the lack of deposit protection in place.
  • Deposit Wasn’t Returned? - If your deposit wasn’t returned, or your landlord refused to return it, you may have a claim.
  • No Deposit Information Given? – If you did not receive confirmation from an approved deposit protection scheme, you may have a claim.
  • Stayed Longer Than Agreed? – Tenancy Deposits must remain protected in an approved scheme for the whole duration of your tenancy.

1 in 5 Tenancy Deposits are not protected in England & Wales.

Discuss your tenancy with Trafford Law solicitors. If we believe you have a claim, we will send a letter to your landlord and start the process of getting your compensation. You can do this even if your deposit was returned in full.