{"id":8738,"date":"2011-10-10T13:32:13","date_gmt":"2011-10-10T12:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=8738"},"modified":"2011-10-10T13:32:32","modified_gmt":"2011-10-10T12:32:32","slug":"receving-less-compensation-for-your-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2011\/10\/10\/receving-less-compensation-for-your-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Receiving Less Compensation for your Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Claiming for injuries arising out of road traffic accidents<\/a> is often straightforward.\u00a0 This is because in most accidents it is quite clear who at fault<\/strong>.\u00a0 It follows that if you were not at fault for the accident then you can be compensated for any injuries you may have suffered.<\/p>\n

Here is an example: You are driving along and you are approaching a roundabout, you slow down to a halt as there are already cars on the roundabout, when unfortunately a third party driver negligently collides with the rear of your vehicle and you sustain whiplash<\/a>.\u00a0 You are not at fault for this accident and have been injured at the hands of another person, and you can therefore make a claim for compensation<\/a>.\u00a0 The Defendant\u2019s insurer knows this and this is what you have to look out for.<\/p>\n

If you have been in such an accident it may be that the other side\u2019s insurer gets in touch with you, knowing full well that you have a very successful claim for compensation<\/strong>, and try and settle your compensation claim directly with you.\u00a0 This is by no means illegal but it is important to note that if you agree any compensation with the Defendant\u2019s insurers, in most cases, this will be in full and final settlement of your claim<\/strong>.\u00a0 So if later you realise you are still injured and feel that you should receive more compensation \u2013 tough! Your claim has settled and no more compensation can be obtained.\u00a0 Likewise, if you accept \u00a3400 compensation but are later advised that your claim was actually worth \u00a32,000 you cannot go back and say you under-settled my claim, give me the difference.\u00a0 The process in which your claim is settled directly with the Defendant\u2019s insurer is known as \u2018third party capture\u2019.
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\nWhat you have to consider if you are offered compensation from the negligent drivers\u2019 insurer is the reasons behind them offering you this compensation.\u00a0 In my opinion it is likely that they are trying to save money.\u00a0 They know you have a claim, you may not<\/strong>.\u00a0 They know roughly how much your claim could be worth but if they could get it settled quickly and cheaply then they save an awful lot of money by doing this.\u00a0 This is why I would suggest that if you ever receive an offer of compensation when you have no legal representatives acting on your behalf that you just take a step back and consider it properly.\u00a0 Why not get in touch with an injury lawyer and discuss your accident with them.\u00a0 In a lot of cases they will work on your behalf for free and are much better placed to get you the compensation you are entitled to receive.\u00a0 Sure, if you instruct an injury lawyer to obtain your compensation, although it won\u2019t actually take that long, it won\u2019t be as quick as agreeing compensation with an insurer and getting a cheque straightaway.\u00a0 But would you rather be properly compensated in a few months time or be under-compensated now? Ultimately that is your decision; but I would suggest that seeking legal advice is the best course of action.<\/p>\n

At The Injury Lawyers<\/a> we are open 9am<\/strong> \u2013 10pm<\/strong> on weekdays and 9am<\/strong> \u2013 5pm<\/strong> on weekends and would be more than happy to assist you in any way we can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Claiming for injuries arising out of road traffic accidents is often straightforward.\u00a0 This is because in most accidents it is quite clear who at fault.\u00a0 It follows that if you were not at fault for the accident then you can be compensated for any injuries you may have suffered. 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