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Personal injury glossary - E

If you would like assistance in relation to a possible personal injury claim speak to our experts for guidance on your options on 01616 966 229 or complete our online enquiry form.

This personal injury glossary provides explanations in plain English of a number of technical terms you may encounter in the process of pursuing a personal injury claim.

E-Claims Process - See “RTA claims process”.

Employers liability - Where an accident occurs at work, employers can potentially be held accountable for an accident arising out of the general course of employment.

Evidence - A document or something useful in proving an argument.

Expert - A person who is a specialist in a particular field. An example of this would be a GP, who is a medical expert.

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