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During your free consultation, we will assess whether you have a case worth looking into further, how to go about claiming, and how much you might claim. After the consultation, you are under no obligation to take matters further.

Injuries may have occured from:

A road accident
An accident at work
A pavement accident
An accident at home
A sport or leisure accident
Other types of accidents

If you want to find out more, contact us using our consultation form or call us on (028) 7964 2224.

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A brief guide to accident compensation

A BRIEF GUIDE TO ACCIDENT COMPENSATION

Every year, thousands of people in this country are involved in accidents that lead to them being off work for four weeks or more, yet few ever seek legal help in connection with their accident.

Legal Aid

You can apply for Legal Aid if your income and capital are within certain limits.

Legal aid must always be considered a loan - if you win your case, the Legal Aid Department will recoup any costs incurred in the litigation which are not paid by the other side.

Will my claim succeed?

If you are claiming compensation for an injury, the law requires that you prove that the other party was guilty of negligence or the breach of a statutory regulation.

This means that in order to bring a successful claim, you will have to prove that somebody was at fault - and that this fault caused your injury.

What can I claim for?

You can claim for
permanent injuries, pain and suffering you experienced
· any loss of earnings while you are off work
· any damage to property - for example the car that you were driving at the time of the accident
· reasonable expenses resulting from the accident can also be claimed for - such as private medical fees, prescriptions, hire of replacement vehicle, and so on.

What information will I have to provide?

As part of the claim, we will ask you to give a detailed account of exactly what happened in the accident, and if possible the names and addresses of any witnesses. You will also need to produce receipts for any expenses relating to your claim.

Will I have to go to Court?

The overwhelming majority of claims for damages never go to trial, and are settled following negotiations with the Insurance Company representing the person(s) at fault.

To get a good settlement, however, one always has to let the insurance company know that you are prepared to go to court if necessary.

How long can I wait before making a claim?

A claim for personal injury must be brought to Court within 3 years from the date when the accident occurred.

Obviously it is best to start claiming at once, but some cases take a year or more - this very much depends on the time it takes to get a proper medical prognosis.

For more advice and information, contact us