So you have had an accident, instructed a firm of Solicitors, established an admission of liability, and you are ready to settle your case.
As soon as your solicitor has finalised the value of your compensation claim, they will immediately send the evidence, including a schedule of special damages and medical evidence to the insurer of the person at fault for your accident.
The third party representatives will review all documentation in support of your claim. Judicial college guidelines are used to correctly value your injuries along with previous case law.
Your legal representative has a duty to inform you of any offer put forward and will manage the entire negotiation process on your behalf in order to settle your claim fairly and quickly.
Your lawyers are skilled and experienced in negotiating a fair outcome for you.
If negotiations are ongoing, an interim payment may be requested so that you are not out of pocket in the meantime.
Your representative will normally always try to settle the claim out of court in the first instance, however if agreeing to a fair level of compensation is proving difficult, it may be necessary to go to court.
Not accepting the first offer is a myth. Sometimes a first offer can be extremely reasonable; it can depend on the case.
If you have been injured and you would like to make a claim, do not hesitate to contact The Injury Lawyers today. We offer free initial advice and we may be able to proceed with your claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
