I have listed some important things to look out for when researching law firms:

1. 100% of your compensation – you should make sure that on settling your claim you obtain all your compensation with no deductions or hidden charges. This is an item which can be checked on a firm’s website, but also should be checked before agreeing any no win no fee contract. If you are unsure you, should ask your lawyer directly.
2. No fees to you – you should make sure that you are not solely responsible for the solicitors’ costs. Solicitors’ costs are the fees they charge for the time spent on your case. A good place to check this can be to see if the solicitor’s costs are restricted. Solicitors’ do not always get all of their costs on a claim – so, if it doesn’t specifically state that your lawyers costs are restricted to whatever they recover from the other side, they can come to you for the remainder.
3. Service Standards – firstly, check to see if the law firm even has any policies on client care – if not, this may tell you a lot about the firm. If they do have policies, then ask about them, and they should be happy to tell you. At The Injury Lawyers, for instance, we have a policy of updating our clients every 2 weeks and returning client calls within 24 hours, if we are unable to return it the same day.

If a law firm has the important items as set out above, you may also want to enquire as to anything else they may offer, such as:

Early Medical Intervention – many good law firms will organise private medical treatment for you from the outset of the case – this may include physiotherapy, osteopathic, or chiropractic treatment. This should be at no cost to you (whether you win or lose your case), and can be organised somewhere close to your home so you do not have to wait on, what can be, lengthy NHS waiting lists.

Vehicle repairs and hire vehicles – if you have damaged your car as a result of an accident and need it repairing, or need the services of a hire car company, this may be something that your law firm is able to arrange for you.

If you have any questions about the services we offer ,feel free to give us a call.

Obviously as in any personal injury claim the medical evidence obtain is crucial in proving the claim. In order to fully understand the brain injury though a MRI and CT scan and the results they show can be extremely important in the progression and successful conclusion of any claim. It is also important to build up evidence and documentation that supports what type of person the injured person was like before the accident. In order to show how their life has dramatically changed as a result of the incident.

It is often the friends and family members that are most affected when a loved one suffers a brain injury. Often remembering how the person was before the accident and seeing them now as a result of the accident. Victims of brain injury are often left; unable to concentrate, unmotivated and a lack in confidence. It can often be very distressing to see someone you love and care for change so dramatically.

The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) was established in 1946 to “compensate the victims of negligent uninsured and untraced motorists ”. The MIB is funded by all Motor Insurers in the UK. So all legitimate drivers that pay insurance actually fund the MIB through their premium payments.

If you have been injured by a driver who doesn’t stop then you must report to the Police within 14 days of the accident or if you have been badly injured then as soon as reasonably possible.

In any instance we suggest contacting The Injury Lawyers if you are looking to make an accident compensation claim following either an accident with an uninsured driver or a vehicle that sped off from the scene (hit and run).

From April 2000, Legal Aid is largely no longer available for personal injury claims with the exception of medical negligence claims. To help compensate for this removal of funding, Injury Lawyers offer various packages such as No Win No Fee to help with an individuals right to claim.

It is estimated there are just over 11 million accidents per year in the UK and around 2 million of these are caused by someone else’s fault. One in three people are frightened to make a claim for an injury they suffered from some else for a multitude of reasons. It’s also an unsettling fact to learn that 1 in 2 people who suffer a personal injury within the workplace are frightened to make a claim against their employer.

Most commonplace Personal Injury Claims are as follows:

• Road Accident Claims

• Accidents at Work

• Trips and Slips

• Assault

• Accidents at Home

• Products or Machinery

• Holiday Accidents

If you are interested in getting quality advice about claiming compensation then get in contact with The Injury Lawyers. Our experience counts when it matters.

What does it mean?

A good sized percentage of people who have suffered from a whiplash injury recover in a few months but many report painful symptoms years after the accident.

Settlement for “average payouts for whiplash injuries” can be varied and it’s best to get in contact with an experienced personal injury claims lawyer to understand first and foremost if you have a valid claim.

Most whiplash cases are the results of road traffic accidents but they can happen in any situation where the neck area experiences sudden and violent jerking movement. Other areas for whiplash injuries to occur can be airplanes, horse riding, roller coaster rides and trains.

If you are interested in receiving more advice about whiplash injuries then contact The Injury Lawyers. Our experience counts when it matters.

What does it mean?

100% Compensation Injury Claims are also known as No Win No Fee claims. The Lawyer/Solictor will only be paid if they are successful in their claim. The losing party will cover the costs.

If your lawyer/solicitor is unsuccessful in the claim then you will not have to pay them but you will have to pay the fees of the successful party. Normally, lawyers are covered by special insurance in this case. But its always best to check before you enter into a No Win No Fee agreement.

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