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Read MoreCorries win compensation for power station worker turned down by other lawyers.
York personal injury solicitors, Corries have secured a large five-figure compensation for the family of a deceased CEGB power station worker in a case turned down by other lawyers. Corries are leading asbestos solicitors. No none works harder to get you the compensation you deserve. Read here about how we took the case turned down…
Read MoreCigarette worker receives a sum of £25,734
Mrs S. who had been a factory worker with Gallahers/Rothmans in Belfast transferred her pension to Prudential in January 1989 following the advice of their representative. We showed that this advice was not appropriate and she was awarded compensation of £25,734.85. Mrs S. was over joyed with the award as it allowed her to finish…
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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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We are one of the UK's leading claims solicitors with over 25 years' experience. We have helped thousands of people claim over £300 million compensation.
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Melroses Yard
Walmgate
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