 Do I have a claim?
If you have been injured in an accident, or have become aware of an injury, in the last 3 years and the accident or injury was caused totally, or in part, by the fault of someone else then you will potentially have a successful claim for compensation.  How much compensation will I receive?
Compensation is awarded for pain, suffering and your inability to do things after your accident that you could do before. The award of damages is based upon medical evidence, ordinarily in the form of a specialist medical legal report, which we will obtain, which includes the nature and extent of the injuries you have suffered as a result of the accident and an estimate of the likely time it will take for you to make a full and complete recovery. The amount of personal injury compensation awarded varies depending on the seriousness of the injury. You can claim the full extent of any financial losses you have suffered as a result of the accident, provided you can provide proof of the same. Therefore it is essential that you keep all the receipts where applicable as proof of expenses incurred. The aim of this compensation is to put you back in a position, financially, as if the accident had never occurred.  What if I lose?
A senior lawyer will initially asses your claim, paying particular attention to your prospects of success in respect of the issue of liability ( who is to blame for the accident) and quantum (the amount of compensation you are likely to receive if successful). Therefore we will only pursue your case if there are reasonable prospects of success and quantum. Hence we will not ask you for any money at the outset, nor at the conclusion of the matter, so long as you have co-operated with us and not mislead us or withheld information. In addition we are able to arrange comprehensive insurance cover to indemnify you against your opponents costs as well as your own disbursements, should you not have existing Legal Expenses Insurance cover. If the third party responsible for the accident can not be traced and the matter falls within the Motor Insurance Bureau Untraced Drivers Agreement, then individual fee arrangements will have to be made, specific to each case. |
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 What can I claim for?
You can claim compensation for any financial and non-financial losses you have suffered as a result of the accident, including the following: personal injury, loss of earnings, medical expenses (including prescription charges), physiotherapy charges, care and assistance, vehicle damage, loss of market value of vehicle, policy excess, recovery charges, storage charges, hire of an alternative vehicle, travelling expenses (to and from the GP, hospital, medical examination), general inconvenience. For more information please click here  How long will my claim take?
We are committed to providing an efficient service and have experience of obtaining compensation for all financial losses and personal injuries within 3 months. However, unlike other solicitors, our high standards of service to you will not be compromised in obtaining a quick and unjust amount of compensation. We are committed to ensuring you receive a fair and proper amount of compensation for your injuries and therefore on average a claim for compensation can be concluded within 6-9 months. For a more accurate estimate of time we will need to assess the circumstances of your case and the extent of your claim.  How much will it cost me?
The initial advice is free and we will assess whether you have a reasonable claim for compensation. If you have a claim we will act for you under a no win no fee agreement - formally known as a conditional fee agreement. This agreement essentially means that even if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay us a penny in respect of our fees. If your case is successful, we will look to recover all our fees from the other party's insurer(s). We will not deduct a penny from your compensation award for our legal fees. There are also other methods of funding available, which we will discuss with you at the outset of your claim with us. We will, ordinarily, pay for any fees incurred in pursuing your claim, including medical report, barristers and court fees. |
