The Compensation Claim Process

After suffering an injury following an accident, your immediate priority is to take care of yourself, seek medical attention and get better.  This of course is exactly what you should do.  However, you also need to think of the financial impact the accident may have on your family and lifestyle.  This is where claiming compensation may be wise.

Early case assessment of your injuries is significantly helpful in determining the right course of action for your compensation claim.  Getting a medical opinion can be of substantial benefit to any claim for damages.  Therefore the sooner you submit your compensation claim the better.

Your details are initially handled by an experienced team of claim handlers who will piece together the various bits of information required in order to provide an assessment of your situation.  This generally involves a telephone conversation with you to establish the exact nature and circumstances of your accident and possibly medical and police reports where necessary.

If the opinion of the team is that you have a genuine claim for compensation then a case file is prepared for the acting solicitor who will then take on your case.

From here the hard work is done by the personal injury solicitor to establish blame, gather proper evidence and issue correspondence with the various parties.  If the solicitor believes that a medical report would assist your case then an appointment with a medical professional will be made that is local to you and at a convenient time.

The solicitor representing you will ensure that you are kept updated with the latest news at all times.  It is in the interest of the law firm and you that they not only win the case but get the maximum amount of compensation possible for your injuries.  Cases taken on a No Win No Fee basis are done so where the legal team are confident that you have a proper case for compensation.  They will get their fees paid by the other party following the successful outcome of the case.  In addition they may also receive a success fee for winning the case.  None of these fees are deducted from your compensation and you will get 100% of your settlement amount.

The time it takes to settle a case can understandably vary depending on the complexity of the situation.  Sometimes injuries can take time to develop before the extent of damage is fully understood.  The legal team appreciate that you will want your compensation cheque as quickly as possible and work hard to achieve this.  However, they will also want to ensure you get the right outcome and settlement figure.

The amount of compensation you get depends on the severity of your injury and the impact it has had on your life now and will have in the future.  The solicitor representing you will need to prove the damage that has been caused to you, your career and your lifestyle.  Your final compensation settlement will need to represent the hurt caused now and the devastation it may have as you get older.

Personal injury solicitors deal with many types of cases ranging from such things as minor whiplash to more complicated cases such as disablement or fatality.

Whatever your own circumstances you should contact Pinstripe today to find out if you have a genuine claim for compensation.