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For most of us, claiming for compensation for injuries arising out of an accident which was not your fault is something we are unlikely to do.  This is because, although accidents are frequent, it is unlikely that it will actually be us that is involved in them; right?  That said, it could well be us in that situation one day.  How then, if we decide to make a claim for compensation, do we actually do this?

Fortunately there are a wealth of injury lawyers out there who will happily take you through the process and do almost all the work for you.  However, it is still important to know what happens, so here is a quick guide.

Once you have instructed an injury lawyer who you are sure will not charge you a penny for their work, will provide great service levels, and get you the maximum compensation you deserve, all you have to do is provide them with as much information about your accident as possible. 
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With the winter months almost upon us, we can still see the damage that last winter did to our roads and pavements.  On our daily journeys to and from home, it sometimes feels as if we are driving on an obstacle course, weaving around the holes in the ground, trying to avoid damage to our vehicles.

There is not just the issue of what damage a poorly maintained road can do to our vehicles, but there is also the issue of public safety.  A pothole can be a tripping hazard to pedestrians.  Motorbikes, mopeds and bicycles are extremely vulnerable to these defects of the road.  Any incidents involving these types of highway users could be catastrophic.

It is the duty of the Councils to keep our highways as safe as possible by carrying out regular inspections and maintenance checks. So – when are the counsels going to fix the holes properly and not just lay a bit of tar to cover the hole to get us through the next couple of months?
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Claiming for compensation for injuries that were sustained in accidents which did not involve motor vehicles is different, but still nevertheless straightforward.  Here is a quick guide:

The first step is to produce what is known as a ‘Letter of Claim.’  It outlines who you are, your accident, the injuries you have sustained in this accident, and why it should be considered that the Defendant was negligent and should provide you with compensation.  This is a simple document which, so long as we have as much detail as possible, can be submitted to the Defendant straight away. 

The Defendant then has a period of 21 days in which to acknowledge the Letter of Claim.  In most cases they will write back to your legal representative to inform them that they have noted your wish to pursue a claim and that they will now investigate your claim or will pass the claim to their insurers / claims handlers / solicitors (a typical practice) who will investigate on their behalf.  Once the Defendant has acknowledged the Letter of Claim they have 3 months to come back with their position on liability; i.e. whether they will admit or deny liability.
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Burns can not only be extremely painful and uncomfortable, but they can be highly annoying because it can be difficult to alleviate the pain and discomfort. As well as being in discomfort for who knows how long, dependant on the severity of the burn, you could end up with some form of scarring.

So it comes as no surprise when our expert team of advisors get calls from victims of burn injuries all the time wanting to know whether they have a good claim for compensation or not. Given the potential serious nature of burn injuries, you need advice from an expert firm of personal injury specialist; so feel free to give us a call.

Whether you have been burned by a flame, scolded by hot water, burned by high temperature steam, or ended up in contact with a harmful chemical substance, once you have received your medical attention as quickly as possible, we will see if we can help you out. For now, here is a quick guide to give you a little bit of an insight in to claiming for burn injuries:
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The majority of people out there will make their claim for compensation as a form of financial recompense for having to suffer through long periods of pain and injury. It’s only fair; it’s not nice being injured, and it has an impact on your everyday life both at work and at home. You will also be able to claim back any reasonable losses, such as lost earnings, treatment fees, and travel costs.

So it comes as no surprise that the question on many of our clients’ lips is “when will I get my payout?”

The thing is, the wheels of litigation can often turn quite slowly. Investigations need to be made, evidence needs to be obtained and compiled, and negotiations must take place. Whilst the system we have in England is pretty good for making sure claims are concluded quickly, lots of things need to be done.
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At The Injury Lawyers we are experts in the field of personal injury law having dealt with thousands of personal injury claims over many years.
In particular we deal with an enormous amount of road traffic accident claims where our clients have been injured as a result of the negligence of a third party driver.

In 99 out of 100 cases the Defendant driver will be insured, so it is straightforward to make the claim for compensation as their insurer will pay your damages.  Unfortunately, there are cases every so often where the Defendant was uninsured.  If that’s the case, how do you get your compensation?

In most cases the actual driver will not be worth suing unless they have some financial assets in to claim from.  Does that mean you are to be left uncompensated for your injuries because the other driver has no insurance? No, and here is a quick guide as to why.
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Our mission is to win the maximum amount of compensation for our clients in the shortest possible time, and assist with any medical needs required. To help this happen, we try our best to provide the highest quality service levels to our clients.

The problem is that many people who instruct a personal injury lawyer to make their claim have probably never made a claim in the past (unless you’re a little unlucky); so many people don’t quite know what to expect, or what they are entitled to. Many people will make their judgements based on what friends and family say. So, how do you know what to do when you are entering in to a process that you have never been through before?

Well, here is a little hint: check the Client Testimonials on the website of the law firm you are looking to instruct!
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There are so many websites out there to browse through when it comes to deciding who you want to represent you for your claim for compensation.

The bad news is that a load of them are NOT actually lawyers; they are just Claims Management Companies and Accident Advice Services that often like to appear as if they’re lawyers to draw you in.
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At The Injury Lawyers we are frequently asked about how the compensation claiming process works.  In most parts the claims process is actually quite straightforward; what is better is that with the right lawyer your side they will do all the work for you.  Here is a quick guide to how you accident claim works.

The first thing that is required is to produce a Letter of Claim.  This outlines your accident and why we consider that the Defendant is legally responsible for your injuries and should therefore provide you with compensation.  At The Injury Lawyers we try and get this off to the Defendant as soon as possible to make sure that there are no delays in getting your compensation.  It is therefore extremely helpful if you have all your details along with the accident circumstances, in as much detail as possible, so that your Letter of Claim is thorough and can be sent straightaway. 

The more detail your lawyers have the faster your claim can be settled because the Defendant will be able to investigate your claim without having to seek further information.  When your Letter of Claim is sent the Defendant has a period of 21 days to acknowledge receipt, and then upon this, a further 3 months to investigate your claim.  This is not to say that the Defendant will need these 3 months to investigate, but they are allowed this period of time.  Naturally, the more detailed the Letter of Claim, the faster your claim can be investigated.
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Making a claim for compensation for injuries sustained in a relatively straightforward road accident is quick and easy.  As of the 30^th April 2010 a new process came into place which streamlined the compensation claiming process making it a heck of a lot faster and easier.  Whereas previously an admission of liability could potentially take four months to come from the Defendant, now the Defendant only has 15 business days to admit or deny liability.  As I am sure you would agree, this is a massive improvement.

What happens now is that when you get in touch with an injury lawyer you will be asked to help your lawyer fill out what is called a claims notification form.  This will outline your accident circumstances, the vehicles involved, the injuries you have sustained, and the parties details.  This will be submitted, once completed, to the Ministry of Justice portal online and the Defendant’s insurers will have just one day to acknowledge receipt of it. 

After this they then have the 15 business days to come back with their position on liability.  At The Injury Lawyers we only take only cases which we genuinely believe will be successful; therefore in most of our cases an admission is received well within this 15 day period.
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