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The process of making acident compensation claims is less daunting if you are aware of exactly what it involves. Before you take your claim to a firm of personal injury solicitors, you can start the process off by making an injury diary which should contain details of all appointments together with a running assessment of the healing process which can be verified by the inclusion of photographs taken at intervals. This will help you to provide accurate information in the initial interviews with a solicitor and when you subsequently have an independent medical assessment. Once your accident compensation claim solicitor has gathered the information about the accident it will be used to draft a formal letter of claim which is sent to the negligent 3rd party. Other stages of the compensation claim involve requesting medical records from hospitals and GP's which, together with the independent medical report are used in assessment of the anticipated financial award for personal injury.

Compensation Claim FAQs

Is there a time limit when making accident compensation claims?

Personal injury compensation claims are subject to a three year time limit (beginning from the date of your accident). There are exceptions to this rule in special cases including those under the are of 18 and anyone suffering for mental incapacity.

Can I make a compensation claim against my employer?

The company you work for is required to have employers liability insurance, which means that whilst you are claiming against your employer it is their insurer that actually pays.

What is a 'no win no fee' scheme?

This basic intention of no win no fee arrangements is that if you do not win your case and receive compensation you are not required to pay any legal fees to the solicitor although some lawyers do still charge for expenses.

How is the amount of the award decided in accident compensation claims?

Judges decide on ‘quantum’ and refer to ‘precedents’ which are similar previously decided cases, in addition to considering government guidelines which are tempered by their own experience. If the matter is settled before trial a solicitor will use similar parameters to attempt to establish the amount that a judge might award.

What should I expect to pay for a solicitor in a accident compensation claim?

Our solicitors do not charge any fee in accident compensation claims even if they recover compensation for you. The ‘no win no fee’ scheme means that if the case is lost then the solicitor writes off all the fees and expenses incurred by him and he makes no charge to you. If the case is won then the other side or their insurers pay your legal fees and your solicitor receives payment directly from them, and in addition your compensation is paid in full with no deductions.

What is personal injury law?

Personal injury law is sometimes known as tort law or the law of negligence. Torts are civil wrongs that are the basis of a legal claim for negligent behaviour by another person. Injury or harm caused to the victims of such wrongs provides the basis for a claim for damages incurred by the injured party.

How much money can I claim if I sue for compensation?

Money awards in a court case are called damages. Damages usually include pain and suffering for the injury itself, both past and future losses of wages, loss or damage to property or personal items including vehicle damage, general expenses and losses, travel costs and compensation for any help and assistance provided free by friends and relatives.

I think I am being offered reasonable compensation by the insurance company.

It is in your best interest to see a specialist solicitor before signing any papers or accepting any compensation from an insurance company who are usually legally represented and do not have to act in your best interests. Remember that their primary duty is to their share holders and it is in their interests to settle claims as cheaply as possible.

I think I need a solicitor’s advice on accident compensation claims what should I do?

Make sure that you document your injuries and the circumstances surrounding your case while it is still fresh in your mind and do not delay in seeking legal advice or you may run out of time and your claim may become statute barred.

Free Legal Advice

We are not a claims management company and you will not have to deal with any unqualified middlemen, managers or clerks. We believe that it is important to have a solicitor involved from the start to ensure that you establish liability and obtain the compensation you deserve. If you would like free advice on accident compensation claims from accredited experts just use the helpline and a member of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts will speak to you on the telephone without any further obligation.