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Read MoreAnswers to common questions about Is Injury Compensation Taxable :
Is Injury Compensation Taxable?
It is important to know that personal injury compensation is exempt from tax.
Will receiving Compensation affect my benefits?
If you receive a significant 'lump sum' compensation payment as part of a personal injury claim, then this can affect your entitlement in the future to receive certain means-tested state benefits.
Means-tested benefits take into account your income, savings and capital assets to assess your eligibility to claim.
Means-tested benefits currently include:
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Support
Pension Credit
Universal Credit
If the value of your injury compensation is high, then it may have a bearing on the amount of benefits you can claim.
So for example, if upon receiving injury compensation your savings now total over £16,000 it may affect your eligibility to claim housing benefits or income support.
Claiming compensation whilst on benefits
Being on a state benefit or any other kind of income support should not prevent you from pursuing a claim for injury compensation. If anything, when budgets at home are tight, it is even more important to seek financial reparation after you have suffered an injury that was not your fault.
It is also worth remembering that if you have less than £6,000 in savings or other capital assets, then most means-tested benefits remain unaffected.
How can I make an Injury compensation claim?
Corries Solicitors handle injury compensation claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning that you do not pay anything if your claim is unsuccessful.
Our friendly experts are here to help you through the claims process. For a free consultation call Corries Solicitors at 01904 527430 or contact us online.
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Helping the people of York and surrounding areas for over 25 years.
Over £300 Million Recovered In Compensation
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Gloria Langton, Thirsk.
“I don’t think I could have coped without you and your professionalism especially on the day of the final inquest which was particularly harrowing for me. Your kindness and patience towards my father, whilst he was ill, was also very much appreciated. I have and will continue to recommend you to friends, colleagues and family for your services."
£11,240 - Road Accident Claim
Mr Cawthon, Copmanthorpe.
“I thank you most sincerely for all the effort you put in on my behalf. I hope your employers are proud of the fact you work so efficiently and to such high standards.”
£19,000 - Pension Claim
Ms Meakin
“I am very happy that this claim is now finally settled and thank you so much for the service you provided. It was exemplary. And you have been most patient with my numerous phone calls.”
£130,000 - Asbestos Claim
June Abbott, York.
“Thank you for handling Peters claim and getting settlement.”
£19,000 - Work Accident Claim
Kevin Ashton, Huntington.
“Thank you for the cheque for £19,000 in settlement of my claim. Fingers crossed there will not be any further accidents; however I would like to thank you for the professional manner in which you dealt with my accident claim. The most important part of a solicitor's job is communication and I must thank you for the way you kept me updated on what was going on.”
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Ian Lawson.
“Just to update you. The cheque has arrived. Many thanks for all the hard work you put in to bring things to a positive conclusion. It was refreshingly straight forward and easy to work with you during a challenging time for us all. Thanks for your empathy, help and support.”
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Sue & Roy.
"I have to say the service provided by you was excellent, being able to keep in contact and have that professional support is not something we often see and from my experience not a service provided by all solicitors. The last 12 months have been difficult but having your support has made the journey easier. Please pass on our thanks to Howard."
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Lori & James.
"Thanks to you and your staff for all your work and time you have given our case. Thank you for your service and I would recommend your company to anyone who asked."
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Graeme.
"Thanks again for all your efforts and I am sure you will realise from my reaction how happy my family are with this fantastic outcome. Your service has been fantastic from start to finish"
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Melroses Yard
Walmgate
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North Yorkshire
YO1 9XF
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Corries Solicitors Ltd, Melroses Yard, Walmgate, York, YO1 9XF. Registered number: 5517012. Corries Solicitors Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number: 424101.