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There are a huge number of law firms out there who are all competing for your claim.  We can see this from the number of adverts we see on the television and hear on the radio. So, there is no wonder why making the choice of which firm to entrust with your personal injury claim can be a difficult one to make.  Hence why I am writing this blog today – to hopefully give you some tips on things to look out for when it comes to choosing the right law firm for you.

A first point to note is that it is not only law firms who are competing for your business, but also claim referral agencies. These agencies act as middlemen by selling on your claim to law firms. It is advisable to go to a law firm directly, as referral agencies may sell on your claim to the highest bidding firm rather than the firm that will give you the best service and representation. So – do your own research, and choose the right firm for you. I have listed below some things to look out for when choosing your lawyers:

100% of your compensation – the compensation you are awarded is meant to put you in the position you would have been in had the accident not taken place. Therefore, it is only right that you get 100% of it – no deductions, no hidden chares.
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After an accident, you may feel that you do not want to deal with the hassle which comes with starting a claim for compensation. However, I am writing this blog to inform you that it does not need to be the hassle that you think – there are many ‘perks’ that come out of claiming for compensation.

Compensation Pay-Outs

If you go with the right firm, you should obtain 100% of your compensation with no deductions, and no charges to pay. The amount of compensation that you receive for your injuries is based on the severity of your suffering, the length of time you have suffered, and the effects the accident has had on all aspects of your life. What many people do not realise is that, not only can they claim compensation for their injuries, but also you can claim for any financial losses you have suffered as a result of the accident. A common example of a type of loss which can be claimed is that of a loss of earnings. Financial losses can make up a large part of a Claimant’s compensation – so it can be an important reason why someone may want to begin a claim.
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At The Injury Lawyers we work on a genuine no win, no fee agreement.  But what does this mean?

It means that we do not charge our clients a penny for our work.  If you instruct us to deal with your claim under our genuine no win, no fee agreement, you simply do not pay us anything for your claim.  If you win your claim, which is highly likely because we only take on claims that we genuinely believe will be successful, then you keep 100% of your compensation.  So – if you are awarded £10,000, we send you your cheque for the whole £10,000.  If you are awarded £1,000, we send you your cheque for £1,000.  It really is that straightforward. 

So – what happens in the unlikely event that you lose your claim? Again, we do not charge you for our costs, or seek to recover any of our costs from you at all.  At the beginning of your claim, we take out an insurance policy that covers us in the event that we lose your claim. And no – you do NOT pay for any of the insurance either!
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It’s a common question for accident victims to ask when they seek our expert advice and quality representation – how much is my whiplash claim worth?

It’s actually a difficult question to answer correctly – the only way to value your claim for whiplash is with this combination:

• A medical report from an independent qualified medico-legal expert – normally a General Practitioner or an Orthopaedic Consultant for whiplash injuries.
• A fully qualified expert personal injury lawyer

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When clients first approach The Injury Lawyers, one of the first questions they tend to ask is ‘what do you think my claim is worth?’  To answer this at such an early stage of their claim can be very difficult; however, we are often able to provide an approximate figure which their claim may centre around.

How is the value of your claim calculated?

The reasons why it is difficult to value a claim at these very early stages is that valuations of a claim are normally based on a medical report. These reports are the product of a medical examination which is arranged by your solicitor, and includes a consultant’s opinion on your injuries, as well as the effects your injury has had on all areas of your life. This medical report is gained in the later stages of your claim once fault has been admitted by the other side.
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What is a No Win No Fee? Does it really do what it says on the tin? Where’s the catch? What do I have to pay? Surely it can’t be too good to be true?

Well – with a good No Win No Fee like ours, it certainly isn’t too good to be true!

There are so many different types of No Win No Fee agreements – you could get lost in a sea of them if you pass your details to more than a few solicitors. For the most part, they do what they say on the tin. But the little variations can mean the difference between a lawyer with the power to charge, and lawyer without the power to charge.
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If you have been injured due to a faulty product or a dodgy service, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

We have something called the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 that is designed to ensure that any good or service you receive is fit and safe for use / purpose. Nowadays, all products must undergo rigorous testing and checking to ensure there is no way anyone can be injured. When it comes to services, those providing them should be fully qualified and trained, with a good knowledge of health and safety to ensure no rule or regulation is ever broken.

The main problem is that we all tend to implicitly trust a product we buy or a service we use. When you tuck in to that sandwich from your local supermarket, how do you know that it wasn’t accidentally dropped on the floor before being packaged? How do you know that the builder who has just completed your new garage extension has built it properly? How do you know that the shop who have just returned your laptop from repair put the wires back in properly?
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If you were correctly driving along, or you were sitting stationary in your vehicle, when rather annoyingly some other driver rams you up the backside, I have some good news and some bad news for you.

I’ll start with the bad – to get it over and done with – in the next few days (or even hours) you will probably start feeling pain, soreness, stiffness, and / or aches in your neck, shoulders, and back. This is called whiplash – and it’s an absolute pain to live with (I know – I’ve currently got it as well thanks to my local bus service!).

The common symptoms of whiplash are:
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Road accidents are common – we secure compensation for countless road accident victims on a daily basis. You get the more obscure types of road claims, but there are a few common ones that we see a lot of. The thing with accidents on roundabouts is that they can include any (or more) of the common circumstances below; which can all happen any other road accident situation. On a roundabout, they can occur more frequently.

• Rear end collisions – other drivers failing to stop at the entrance of a roundabout, or failing to heed the traffic on a roundabout
• Negligent drivers pulling out on to a roundabout whilst you’re already on it
• Negligent drivers changing lanes on a roundabout when they realise they aren’t in the correct lane – something you should never attempt to do!
• Drivers failing to give way to their right, as per road regulations, and causing a crash with you
• A whole range of motorbike accidents where drivers aren’t looking hard enough for smaller road users

They’re quite common – perhaps many drivers find roundabouts, particularly multi lane ones, rather complicated to negotiate.
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There are many law firms out there in the legal market all competing for your business. Not only this, there are also many referral agents out there hoping to take your claim and refer it to a law firm for a fee. With all this choice, there is no wonder that people can get confused as to which firm is right for their claim. This is why I am writing this blog – I hope to inform you about a few things you should look for in a law firm to see if they are right for you and your claim.

There are some items which are extremely important to keep a look out for when you are choosing which solicitor to take your claim to – I have listed some of these below:

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