Accident at home compensation claims

Are there different types of home accidents?

There are several causes of home accidents where you may be able to make a no win no fee compensation claim. The three main categories are:

• Claiming against a landlord, freeholder or management company where their negligence maintaining appliances, fixtures, fittings or the building's structure and associated environment caused you avoidable injury.
• Claiming against a contractor you've hired where they've carried out faulty or substandard work that resulted in you being hurt. Substandard work could result in you being injured in a slip, trip or fall.
• Defective product claims where you were avoidably injured at home when correctly using an item with a design fault that was the manufacturer's responsibility.  
• A carbon monoxide (CO) leak could result in you being poisoned. This may be due to faulty installation or repair of your central heating or other appliances. As CO is flavourless and odourless, detecting it is difficult and exposure to the gas can lead to serious illness. 

Don't worry if your type of home accident isn't included in these categories. As there are many causes of home accidents, we may still be able to help you make a claim. Call us on for a confidential chat with one of our personal injury advisors.

Am I eligible to make an accident at home claim?

Typically, if you have suffered an injury at home in the past three years that was not your fault, you should be eligible to make an accident at home claim.

When you talk to our personal injury advisors, we can offer an assessment on your eligibility to claim. Contact us on or request a callback at a time that suits you.

What if I was partly responsible for my house injury?

Even if you were partly responsible for your home accident, you could still be eligible to make an injury at home claim. These claims are usually made with a split-liability agreement between the parties involved in the house injury.

For more information about making an accident at home claim if you were partly responsible, contact our advisors today. Whatever the cause of your home accident, we are ready to help you determine who was responsible.

Can I claim if I was injured in someone else's home?

Yes, you can claim for the same types of home accidents even if they occurred in someone else's home.

If you have been injured due to a faulty product or appliance, or due to negligent work by a contractor, you can claim directly against the negligent party without impacting the homeowner. 

Some homeowner's insurance does cover liability. If the homeowner's negligent behaviour was the cause of your home accident, you could be eligible to make a claim. We understand that it can be distressing to make an accident at home claim against a friend or family member for an injury sustained in their house. 

To talk through your concerns get in touch with our personal injury advisors who will let you know if you are eligible to make a home accident claim.

Why should I make a claim for home accident compensation?

We don't believe you should have to suffer financially because of someone else's mistake or negligence. If your house injury has left you out of pocket, making an accident at home compensation claim could help you get back on track.

A claim may also prevent someone else from befalling the same fate. That may be due to the removal of a defective product or a contractor working to improve safety measures in the future.

How can accident at home compensation help?

If your home accident left you unable to work or needing to make adaptations to your home, you might be under considerable financial pressure. Accident at home compensation can help you recover the costs you have already incurred and any future costs you might have because of your accident. 

Our team of personal injury advisors understand the various factors accident at home compensation can help with. Contact us on or request a callback at a time that suits you.

How much home accident compensation will I receive?

Every injury at home claim is different so it's difficult to give an accurate answer before yours begins. How much compensation you might receive in an accident at home claim depends on things like the circumstances and severity of the injury, how long recovery will take and any financial losses you've incurred as a direct result.

If you're eligible to make an injury at home claim, your solicitor will be able to give you an accurate valuation after they've collected evidence.

Compensation is split into general damages and special damages.

Special damages are calculated by assessing the costs you have incurred as a direct result of your injury. Keeping a record of any such costs, as well as proof of purchase, will play an important role in your lawyer's ability to recoup them. Special damages could cover things like modifications to your home or medical expenses that you've had to pay.

General damages are funds awarded for your pain and suffering. The amounts are laid out by The Judicial College, part of The Ministry of Justice, and will depend on the type and severity of injury that you suffered.

Is there a time limit to make injury at home claims?

Typically, you have three years from the date of the home accident to make a no win no fee claim. The exceptions are as follows:

• You can claim on behalf of a child at any time up until their 18th birthday. 
• This is called being a ‘litigation friend' and is a role usually performed by a parent, guardian, family relative or a specially appointed and trusted official.
• After that point and if no claim has been made, they have three years until their 21st birthday to make an accident at home claim as a legal adult.
• If the house accident victim cannot make a claim themselves, either because of the accident or because of a pre-existing medical condition, there are no time limits.

Due to the complex nature of personal injury, exemptions to the three-year time limit may apply to other situations than those listed above. To get a better understanding of the time limits in cases of home injuries, talk to our team of advisors today.

What is the process for making an injury at home claim?

The first step in making a claim for accidents that happen at home is to contact our team of personal injury advisors. With over years_since years' experience, we know how damaging home injuries can be to your life. 

We will listen to your experience and how it has affected your life, offer an assessment of your case and advise on whether you could make an accident at home claim. If you decide to progress with your claim, we will get you in contact with our personal injury solicitors who will handle your case. 

For more information about the claims process or to discuss your home accident experience with us, request a callback from one of our team for a time that suits you.

How long does a home accident claim take?

Accident at home compensation claims can vary in duration. Many factors will influence the court's assessment of your case. Once you have decided to make a claim, your home accident solicitor will work hard to resolve your claim as quickly as possible.

Can I make a no win no fee house injury claim?

Most accident at home claims are made on a no win no fee basis. No win no fee claims allow you to make a claim with less financial risk - provided you have the correct insurance coverage. But don't worry, our team can help you get that sorted. You'll then only pay legal fees if your claim is successful; this will be calculated as a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation.

Request a callback from our team at a time that suits you for more information about making a no win no fee claim.