You’ve Been involved in an Accident…But What do You do Next?

Unfortunately accidents and injuries happen more often than we’d like; in some cases accidents result in us not being able to get on with our everyday lives for some time. If you have suffered injury after being involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault you may be able to make an injury compensation claim – but how do you go about it? There are hundreds of different injury law firms out there; you just need to choose one that will commit themselves to fighting for the compensation you deserve.

After you have been involved in an accident you may need time off work and may suffer a loss of earnings as a result. You may need to have someone who cares for you whilst you recover from the injuries; this may cause the person helping you to suffer from loss of earnings, or cost you money in paying for their services. It may even be that the injuries you have suffered will have a long-term effect on your life and prevent you from living the way you did before.

Whatever your circumstances, if you have suffered an accident, making an injury compensation claim will hopefully help you get yourself back on your feet and support you and your family throughout the stressful time. Claiming compensation isn’t only about the sum of money you receive, it’s about helping you get your life back to normal.

There are a hundreds of accidents that take place in Britain everyday; some minor, and some with severe consequences. Whatever accident you have been involved in, if it wasn’t your fault, then you have the right to make an injury compensation claim. You must be careful and make sure the firm you use has your best interests at heart.

For example, if you have been involved in a road traffic accident, you may hear your insurer mention the term ‘legal expenses insurance’ (LEI). This is a con and you should steer clear of using any policy which charges you for this service. Legal expenses insurance is simply a way of your insurance company making money from your injury by selling it onto a bidding solicitor. Whether they charge you or they spend less on your case through wasting money on a referral fee, it is likely you will end up with a service of a lower standard than you deserve.

When you make a claim you need to ensure that the lawyer you use is an independent injury lawyer working on a no win, no fee basis, with no middle man involved. You can receive a better service overall, and probably a better compensation payout as an independent lawyer has more money to fight harder for your claim.

So, if you have been involved in an accident and would like to make a claim, look for injury lawyers that guarantee to offer you a direct ad better deal – with no middle man involved!