Disaster Claims

Many people will be unaware that when involved in a transport disaster or involved in a disaster in a public place there may the potential to claim compensation. Any injuries or loss of earnings caused through these disasters leaves the potential to make the claim. These claims can be made even if there is not one person clearly at fault; there are many cases where successful claims have been made for disasters. Claims of this sort are often put forward by groups rather than individuals, collective action is often better in securing a pay out of compensation.
One prime example of compensation paid out for a disaster is the bombings which occurred in London in 2005. Many people were injured this day due to a bus being blown up; people travelling on this bus who survived have since successfully claimed compensation for the emotional trauma they experienced.
It is impossible to single out one typical event which will lead to a successful claim, although any disaster in a public place which has impacted upon an individuals life will be considered for compensation. For a claim to be successful it is likely that medical advice will have to be provided to those putting the claimants case forward.
One recent example of compensation which will be paid out in the near future is to people who have been impacted upon by the leaking oil from the BP refinery. Massive amounts of oil have escaped from an oil refinery, damaging the environment, wildlife and also impacting upon many people within the area. People have suffered emotionally as well as financially. This is being classed as a disaster and the United States Government has confirmed that BP will be liable for paying compensation firms. Many farmers crops have been destroyed which means they are likely to pursue claims for loss of earnings. Claims which are related to disasters often take a long time to process and some may never be paid out. People paid compensation for the London bombing in 2005 did not receive compensation until 2008, a lengthy three years. These claims often take so long as there is little evidence and it also unclear as to who its responsible for paying such compensation, also it is difficult to assess who the claim should be taken out against.
Anybody feeling they have been involved in a disaster is likely to be emotionally scarred and the memory will probably stay with them forever. Although claims are much more likely to be successful if a person has been injured physically, people suffering from serious physical injuries are much more likely to secure a compensation pay out. Even though they are more likely to secure a pay out, this pay out is still likely to take a long period of time to be paid.
Anybody wishing to make a claim should seek legal advice from a solicitor or specialist claims firm.