Solicitors with accident injury expertise

The help of a solicitor who has the expertise in dealing with accidental injury cases can sometimes be hard to find. But when you know where to look there is a large number of solicitors who specialise in taking cases on that are related to accident injury.

If you have been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, then you should be speaking to a solicitor and finding out whether or not you are entitled to claim for compensation.

You are well within your rights to seek compensation for the injuries you have sustained. You shouldn’t have to suffer in silence because somebody has acted irresponsibly and claiming compensation can help you to cope with the growing medical bills or expenses which have come about as a result of your accident.

The solicitor that you hire won’t be able to tell you how much compensation you will receive, but they will be able to tell you whether or not you have a good case. They will make sure that your case is put together properly and there is enough evidence to support your claims for compensation.

Finding a good solicitor

Finding a good solicitor to act on your behalf when you are pursuing a case for compensation is not as difficult as you might imagine. There are a number of solicitors who specialise in dealing with cases of personal injury, accidents in the workplace, road traffic accidents or medical negligence. Whatever you are involved in, there is a solicitor who can work on your case.

Having a solicitor dealing your case means that you can concentrate on getting yourself better after your accident. If you have suffered terrible injuries after your accident you will probably need a lot of bed rest and physiotherapy to get you back on your feet again. You don’t need the stress of pursuing the individual who caused your accident for compensation on your own. Your solicitor will know exactly how to handle your case to ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Your solicitor will make sure that you have all of the evidence you need to make sure your case is successful. This will include medical reports from the doctor who has been treating your for your injuries as well as any witnesses to your accident. Your solicitor will make sure that the case is watertight.

You can’t guarantee how much compensation you’ll get

You never can be assured how much money you are going to get when you are trying to settle a case for compensation. Unfortunately there is no guide that tells you how much money you’ll get. Your solicitor should be open and honest with you in the beginning when they take on your case about this issue. They will be able to give you a rough estimate but you need to remember that it is an estimate.

Most solicitors who take on accidental injury cases work on a no win no fee basis. This means that they will be working on your case for free until they successful obtain compensation for you. You will not have to pay them a penny unless they win your case for you. This gives you the reassurance that they will work tirelessly on your case to ensure that it is successful.

Whilst handling your case, you will need to meet with your solicitor to discuss what is going to happen if your case goes to court. They will also need to look at your medical records for evidence of the injuries that you sustained. Other than that you won’t be needed to do much more.

Leaving your compensation claim in the hands of your solicitor

Once you have found the right solicitor to deal with your compensation claim, they will get to work on putting a case together. You will need to be open and honest with your solicitor and tell him everything that happened to you. You shouldn’t be embarrassed about having an accident, it might have been traumatic but claiming for compensation should help to heal the wounds in some way. You need to remember that your solicitor is there to help you in every way they can and to make this process as smooth as possible.

The compensation that you are fighting for will cover all of the expenses you have incurred as a result of your accident. It will also award money punitively, which covers the trauma and stress that you have been put through as a result of the accident. Your solicitor will be able to explain in detail how the compensation is worked out.

There is no definite way of knowing how much compensation you will be rewarded. This varies on a case by case basis and is largely determined by the severity of your injuries both physical and emotional.

Making the most of your solicitor

When it comes to claiming compensation, you will need a fully trained solicitor who is an expert at dealing with such matters at hand. This is so that you can seek the compensation that you are entitled to with your solicitor doing all the legwork for you.

Solicitors who specialise in compensation claims dealing with hundreds of cases like yours every year. In order for them to do their job properly, they will need to have all of the information regarding your accident. This should include witness statements, medical records as well as things such as photographs of the scene where your accident took place.

Having a watertight case for accidental injury compensation is essential if you are to win the compensation you rightly deserve. It can be a particularly stressful time for all of those involved, which is why a solicitor is best to deal with the case on your behalf. You won’t have to worry about a thing when your solicitor is handling everything.

Most solicitors who deal with accident injury claims work on a no win no fee basis so you won’t have to pay them until your win your case for compensation. In some instances, their fees are recovered from the other side so you won’t have to worry about how you are going to pay for their services.

Who is to blame for an increase in dangerous pavement surfaces?

It wasn't me honest...

Over the course of the recent months, there have been numerous media stories that have been coming from the point of view of local authorities regarding the terrible strain that they have been placed under by the 'growing number' of Personal Injury Compensation Claims made against them. To us, this seems a bizarre thing for the authorities to do and it appears that they wish to shirk responsibility for their mismanagement of their statutory duties.
The media stories being released are trying to convince Joe Public that the reason for the increase in dangerous pavements that are liable to lead to injuries for which they will have to pay compensation is because of the amount of money being sucked out of their budgets to settle Personal Injury claims. Words and phrases used when mentioning claims include 'over zealous' 'frivolous' and even 'questionable'. For those who know the truth, these stories and versions of events just don't add up!

Their argument

The authorities see it that they cannot spend money repairing the pavement surfaces because they are having to keep funds aside to fight claims and fund staff to do the defence work. Well, this doesn't add up either. For one, they have insurance and secondly local authorities have had a statutory duty of care regarding pavement surfaces etc for 20odd years now. The councils state that they have had to shelve repair and remedial work due to a lack of funds. Well, our argument is that if they had carried out adequate bi-annual inspection regimes, repaired dangerous pavements before they deteriorated to such an extent that the cost of making repairs ballooned.

Defending the truth

Thankfully, there have been some stories from the 'other side of the fence' - from the point of view of the injured party and that of Joe Public. Solicitors and Industry bodies have pointed out that there has been a declining standard of pavements and a drop in investment in repairs for many years and that there has been no new drop in repairs due to the modern 'claims culture' that we are being hoodwinked in to believing.
We have the knowledge of what to many, a simple fall on a damaged pavement can do to peoples lives. Clients of ours have had their entire lives turned upside down due to sustaining injuries in such falls. Often, especially to the elderly, a fracture to a wrist, leg or spine can end the independence that we all cherish. This is no small matter. In our view, the authorities must accept responsibility for making the repairs we all want to see. If the pavements are sound, inspections are carried out and minor repairs undertaken when needed, then the councils won't face claims in the first place. Simple isn't it?!

Duty of care

Remember, your local authority highways department has a statutory duty of care to ensure that the pavements in your area are free from hazards. If you think that there is a hazard that could cause injury, phone your council and report the matter. They can come and inspect it and decide if it requires remedial work. Let's do our part and trust that the councils will do the same.

Making your claim

To make your claim, come to us. Direct 2 Solicitors are approved for Regulated Claims Management Services by the Ministry of Justice (Authorisation CRM 3364), check the regulators web site www.claimsregulation.gov.uk and are also members of the Claims Standards Council. We offer genuine peace of mind, honesty and a friendly caring service.

If you are in need of a reliable and approved Claims Management Company to manage your accident compensation claim, look no further. Email us at webenquiries@direct2solicitorsltd.co.uk, call us on 0800 9177456, or get us to call you, using the big blue "Call me back" box at the top right of this page.