There are many ways to claim for compensation – and there is a right way and a wrong way to doing it! So here’s a little advice on the best way of claiming; and the things you need to avoid:
Dealing with the Third Party Directly
This should be avoided! The third party is the person, company, or representative of the person/company responsible for the accident. It’s advisable to get independent representation – you can never be sure that the third party has your best interests at heart. With independent representation, you know you have an expert on your side; dedicating themselves to you and your claim!
So what you need is an independent expert lawyer representing you for the case, which brings nicely to my next point:
Choose Your Lawyer Carefully!
Firstly, make sure you choose who is representing you. It’s often the case in road traffic accidents that your insurers refer your claim on to a third party solicitor. More often than not, the third party solicitor they refer the case to is the highest bidding one (I.e. the firm that pays the most to your insurers for your claim!). The issue is that if they have already paid a vast sum of money for your claim, they have fewer resources to spend on you and the claim itself! This often leaves them giving you a poorer service, and even less compensation, as they haven’t got the resources to fight the case harder!
So, it’s advisable to get an independent law firm on your side – one who isn’t in any way attached to other insurance companies or claims companies. That way you know they will do their best by you! It’s essential that you choose the lawyer you want to represent you. Being allocated a lawyer is not always a good thing – how do you know they will be the best for you? Look around and see who offers you the best advice, and who you feel comfortable and confident in instructing. The choice is yours, and no one should ever take that away from you!
So now you know to get an independent lawyer on your side, make sure they represent you on a genuine no win no fee! Only a genuine no win no fee guarantees no charges for an unsuccessful or successful claim. We experts only take on claims if we are confident the case will win – therefore we don’t expect to lose – which is how we can offer the genuine no win no fee! And for a successful claim, we charge the other side, and never make any deductions or charges for you claim – never! Not a penny!
In fact, we at The Injury Lawyers do things a little different. We actually restrict our legal fees to whatever we can recover. So, for a successful claim we cannot charge you! It’s not possible! And that’s what we like for a claim for compensation; for the victim to get 100% of the money they deserve.
So for some further advice, don’t hesitate to give us a call (it’s FREE on 0800 634 75 75) – and receive a no obligation chat on claiming. We’re happy to be of assistance!
