PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT CLAIMS

Are you the victim of a personal injury accident?

The majority of members of the public only come into contact with a lawyer when they buy and/or sell their own home however a larger number of individuals are now finding it necessary to make contact with a personal injury accident solicitor because they have become the victim of negligence by another person. There are almost a million accidents causing injury in the UK every year and most of them are sufficiently serious enough to consider a visit to a personal injury accident solicitor with a view to claiming compensation.

What to Expect from a Personal Injury Accident Solicitor

It is important that you find a lawyer who is a specialist personal injury accident solicitor. The Law Society operates an accreditation scheme whereby solicitors and their firms are assessed as to their competency. A solicitor who is a member of the Law Society personal injury panel is entitled to be described as a personal injury expert. Using an approved personal injury accident solicitor gives you a much better chance of having your claim dealt with properly. Using a specialist should ensure that you receive a totally professional and more than competent legal service regarding your case. The solicitor should take the time to adequately explain everything from start to finish. You should receive initial advice on your chances of success and how your claim will be funded including information about charges even if it’s the third party that will be paying them. Prior to entering into an agreement for a personal injury accident solicitor to represent you that lawyer should explain his relationship with you in detail and follow it up with written information and a written agreement that is only valid after signature.

No Win No Fee & Personal Injury Accident Solicitors

The solicitor and the firm that handles your case should demonstrate a strong commitment to winning your claim for compensation however before both parties sign any agreements the personal injury accident solicitor should carefully explain the financial risks of pursuing the case and the basis of the no win no fee scheme (conditional fee arrangement). The solicitor should explain the proposed strategy and make you fully aware of the possibility of whether or not you could be held liable for your opponents legal costs should you lose the case. The solicitor should not exert any pressure on you to proceed with the case should you be uncertain.

Progressing a Claim by a Personal Injury Accident Solicitors

Once you have appointed a solicitor, you should be kept fully informed about every substantive step along the way. You should be updated in writing regularly and you should receive copies of all court paperwork, medical reports etc for your consideration and comments. You should be involved in every part of your claim and you are entitled to a full explanation of every step along the way.

Win or Lose No Charge – Compensation Paid in Full

If you have suffered personal injury in an accident you should consult a solicitor as soon as possible. In order to make a compensation claim the accident must have occurred within the last three years and have been caused as a result of negligence by another person. Many solicitors offer a no win no fee service which minimises the individual’s financial risk however the no win no fee scheme offered by this firm goes much further and can be summed up as 'win or lose no charge - compensation paid in full'. If you use our claims service there is no financial risk whatsoever and you are paid 100% of your compensation with no deductions.