So – what is a claim for compensation? Do you have a claim? How do you make one? Are there any costs involved? Let me fill you in:
What is a Claim for Compensation?
A claim for compensation is the idea of compensating you for any suffering and loss caused after an accident that was through no fault of your own. Whether you’ve been hit by another negligent driver whilst out on the road, had an accident at work, slipped on a wet floor, or tripped over a hazardous defect / obstacle whilst out and about, if it wasn’t your fault, you may have a claim.
Do I Have a Claim for Compensation?
If you were injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you can make a claim for compensation. If the fault lies with another person or a company, you can make a claim from them or their insurers. Even if you were partly to blame you can still make a claim. As long as some part of it was the fault of another party, you should get advice and make a claim as soon as possible.
How Do You Make a Claim for Compensation?
Simple – get in touch with a fully qualified expert injury lawyer directly. A fully qualified expert injury lawyer will handle everything on your behalf – with a good lawyer, the stress and hassle to you should be next to nothing. Your injury lawyer will do all the work and secure your compensation as quickly as possible, ensuring to get the maximum amount you are legally entitled to recover.
Make sure you avoid getting a lawyer through your insurers, or through a claims management company. They will simply refer your claim on for a fee which will either come out of your compensation, or come out of the running costs your solicitor has for the claim. With less money to spend on your claim, how can you trust your solicitor to fight harder for a maximum payout?
Claim safe – take your case straight to an injury lawyer direct.
Are There Any Costs for Claiming?
To you – no! At least that’s how it SHOULD be. You should always check any paperwork thoroughly, and never be afraid to simply ask your lawyer if there are any occasions where you might be charged. If you go through an insurer or claims management company, check you’re not paying out an administration fee or any other fee for your claim. There should never be any costs up front, during, or at the end of the claim.
If you win your claim, with a proper personal injury lawyer, you will receive 100% of your compensation – no deductions, no hidden charges, and no costs to pay. All of your lawyer’s legal fees are recovered directly from the other side at the end of the claim as a totally separate issue to your compensation. With a Genuine No Win No Fee, your lawyer’s costs are restricted to whatever is recovered by the other side – so, you cannot be charged.
If your claim is unfortunate enough to lose, you should not be labile to pay any costs to your lawyers whatsoever. Again, I say should, as this depends on the law firm. With a proper No Win No Fee, you pay nothing – not a single penny.
So – no costs to claim! It’s as simple as that.
