Making a personal injury claim [http://www.adamspersonalinjury.co.uk] can be a daunting process if you're unsure about whether or not you're eligible. Whilst it's true that not every accident allows you to go about making a personal injury claim, many do. If you're uncertain whether or not you have a case, then your best bet is to contact a no-win no-fee compensation agency.

However, as a quick rule of thumb, here is a list of some of the types of claims that can be taken to court in the UK:

Accidents at Work:
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Employers are required by law to provide a safe environment for their workforce. Staffs need to be made aware of any potential hazards or danger, and steps need to be taken to ensure that they can manage these to avoid injury.

Injuries caused by animals:
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Obviously you can't get compensation from an animal. However its owner or keeper may be held responsible depending on the situation.

Defective products:
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If you've been harmed by a defective piece of equipment, from household appliances to children's toys, you could be entitled to compensation from the supplier or manufacturer. This doesn't count for damage caused to the equipment after purchase however. This extends to other products too, such as food and drink - if you've been the victim of food poisoning from contaminated groceries or served bad food at a restaurant, there's a chance you can get compensation for your illness.

Aviation and Maritime incidents:
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When travelling on a boat or by aeroplane, you have specific rights as a passenger of the vehicle operator. If you sustain injuries when embarking, disembarking or during your journey, you could be eligible to make a claim!

Education:
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Negligent action by education professionals can result in claims over poor education for adult learning as well as children. However, you must be able to show that services such as tuition or supervision has not been provided to 'a reasonable standard' and that due to this you have suffered measurable harm (such as lack of qualifications).

Fatal Accidents:
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Whilst monetary compensation is unlikely to be much comfort in the wake of the loss of a loved one, it can help offset loss of income or some closure on the incident. If the deceased was not at fault, then a surviving spouse or family member may be able to claim for 'bereavement damages'. Other dependents may have a claim for financial losses.

Industrial disease:
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Diseases and illnesses caused by industrial conditions such as exposure to asbestos, deafness caused by lack of protection and many others can allow you to make a personal injury claim. If you can prove that your employer left you or other workers exposed to conditions that contributed to ill-health, then you have a case.

Actions against the police:
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Damages caused by wrongful arrest, unlawful detention, malicious prosecution or unlawful assault by a police officer are eligible for compensation claims. Even if the claims are not ultimately successful in securing compensation, the officer in question may be disciplined.

Road Traffic Accidents:
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This is the most common type of personal injury claim. Many road accidents can lead to serious pain or injury. If the accident was the fault of another person, then you can be compensated for damage to your person, your vehicle or financial losses that resulted from the collision.

Slips, Trips and Falls:
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The 'occupier' of land has a duty to ensure that public places are safe to anyone in them. As a result they are responsible for accidents if it can be proven they have been negligent in alerting the public to hazards or in taking action to make the area safe.

Sporting Accidents:
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Everyone taking part in sporting activities has a responsibility to ensure that they acted with reasonable care to other participants. You may have a claim for negligence if you are injured as a result of someone else's deliberate action or due to defective equipment.