A handy guide outlining what funding and compensation may be accessible to you.

 

 

In the face of the escalating cost of living crisis, households across the country are grappling with financial burdens and uncertainties. Added stress from long-term health issues or unwarranted emotional distress will only add to these mounting worries.

 

In this guide, we will explore different funding and compensation you can receive if you have been a victim of situations outside your control. From assistance with window and door renewal and compensation on your car to claiming an injury that was not your fault, understanding what help you are eligible for can be a much-needed helping hand in challenging times, especially when these are situations you have not directly put yourself in.

 

Diesel Emissions Claim: How to Claim 25-75% of Your Car's Purchase Price

 

If you owned a diesel engine car between 2008-2018 fitted with an emissions cheat device, you may be eligible to claim back 25-75% of the initial purchase price.

 

The criteria for claiming is:

 

• The vehicle must have a diesel engine
• The car must have been manufactured and owned between 2008-2018
• The vehicle must be Citroen, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault or Vauxhall model
• The car was purchased, financed or leased in England & Wales

 

What is the claim about?

 

This claim is related to the 'Dieselgate' scandal, where some car manufacturers used 'defeat devices' or 'cheat devices' in their diesel vehicles, manipulating emissions tests to appear more environmentally friendly when, in reality, these vehicles emitted higher levels of harmful nitrogen dioxide (NOx).

 

The claim aims to seek financial compensation for any monetary losses or health issues experienced by vehicle owners due to higher pollutant emissions from their vehicles.

 

This specific claim seeking legal action against harmful emissions is relatively new. Therefore, new information is coming to light every day, and other models may be implicated in the future.

 

Over £100 million in compensation has been paid so far.

 

Window & Door Funding in the UK and Scotland: Eligibility and Benefits Explained

 

Windows and doors funding is available for homeowners in the UK and Scotland as part of the window scrappage scheme. You could be eligible for £2,500 in funding if your windows and doors are over five years old.

 

Eligibility criteria:

 

• Your windows or doors are over five years old
• A homeowner or landlord in the UK or Scotland
• Noticed a decrease in the quality of your windows and doors

 

Why does your home need new windows?

 

Up to 20% of the heat loss in your home could be due to old windows and doors. This results in spending far more on heating your home than you would otherwise need to. Replacing aged windows and doors will help to eliminate draughts and maximise the thermal efficiency of your home, saving you money on bills in the long run.

 

This funding will replace your windows and doors with new A* rated ones, making your home more energy efficient and ultimately helping the environment, reducing the carbon footprint of households.

 

You can check claim your funding for UK residents here and Scottish residents here.

 

Free Injury Claim Assessment: How to Seek Compensation for Your Injuries

 

If you have suffered an injury to any part of your body that wasn’t your fault, you could be due for compensation. This assessment is free of cost and no obligation, successful claimants will be connected with solicitors who are experts in the field to help them seek the highest compensation they are entitled to.

 

The maximum compensation for serious injuries, like neck or back injuries or severe leg injuries, has been anywhere between £2,990 – £196,450. The amount of compensation you are entitled to depends entirely on personal circumstances: how severe your injury is and its long-term impact.

 

Unsure if you have a valid claim? These tell-tale signs can help identify if you are eligible for assessment:

 

• Negligence - injured due to someone else’s negligence?
• Damages - are you seeking compensation because of your injury?
• Timing - did your accident happen recently?
• Evidence - do you have evidence, such as medical records or witnesses, that supports your claim?
• Help needed - do you need help with loss of earnings, medical bills, or managing your long-term pain?

 

If this fits your personal circumstances, check you eligibility here.

 

If you are the victim of a road traffic accident as a driver or passenger, you can find out more information here as this differs to the claim highlighted above.

 

Police Complaint Claim: Getting Justice and Compensation for Mistreatment

 

If you have been mistreated by a police officer, you might feel like you cannot speak out. However, there are options to ensure that you can seek justice safely. The Police Complaint Claim assists those who have been unfairly treated, wrongfully arrested, or even assaulted to receive an apology and subsequent compensation for their mistreatment.

 

While you can file a complaint to the police force involved and receive an apology, it does not mean you will receive compensation for any distress caused. Filing a complaint in this manner differs from taking civil legal action against the Police.

 

Making the situation known is important in getting a resolution for yourself; it also enables the Police Force to ensure that no member of the public is put in the same situation again.

 

Examples of police misconduct are:

 

• Assault and excessive use of force
• Injury during arrest
• Wrongful arrest
• Unlawful stop and search
• Unlawful imprisonment
• Trespass to property
• Bites by Police dogs
• Discrimination
• Death whilst in custody
• Data Protection Breach
• Injury from excessive application of Pepper Spray or Taser
• Breach of your Human Rights

 

If you are a victim of any of the above, PoliceComplaint.com may be able to help you. You can check if you are eligible here.

 

Making The Most of Free Support

 

As highlighted in this post, there are various different schemes available to aid those who have been put in situations of distress of financial uncertainty. If you feel like you deserve compensation, be sure to enquire about your eligibility.