Is claiming compensation 'Ambulance Chasing' ?

No, it is your legal right to claim for other losses and damages that you may have suffered that was a result of someone's fault.

By pursing a claim you may stop further injuries occurring in similar circumstances such as the council fixing a broken pavement

Despite some claims by organisations who are profit driven by taking money from your damages, claiming compensation is not all about a new holiday or car. It's sole purpose is to put you back in the same condition that you were before the accident happened.