subject: The Legal Aspects Of Personal Injury Accident Claims [print this page] Let us explore the legal aspects of a personal injury accident claim settlement. We may have learned that recognising what a personal injury is, the actions you must take immediately, the various benefits you can potentially get and the time frame within which you need to perform those actions all have a critical bearing and influence in the manner your claim would get settled.
Now one way to go about the legal process is to initially involve an experienced and qualified claims assessor. There are many who would take up your cause on a 'no win, no fee' arrangement. While this is good for you, there are certain points you need to be aware of.
For one, the claims assessor may not be the solicitor and thus will not be able to represent you in court. The second point is that you may be asked to pay some percentage of the compensation you receive and that may not be suitable for you. So if you are going for a claims assessor, make sure you know the ambit of his or her responsibilities and only then sign on one.
The other alternative is to approach a solicitor who is a specialist in dealing with these cases. You must be aware of the time limits for such an action and you must also be prepared to spend money on legal fees. That can be an expensive affair but will pay you back if the compensation claim is settled in your favour. One way of tackling that would be to enter into a conditional agreement wherein, you are required to pay the legal fees only if the ruling is as per your desire. In the event of that not happening, the solicitor will not receive his fees though you might have to pay the legal fees of the opposite party. This too can be covered under an insurance policy. Effectively, you are thus covered against any adverse ruling and can boldly pursue your compensation plea.
So how do you go about choosing the right solicitor?
Well, it is imperative that he or she is experienced and a specialist in such cases. Do not settle for generalists. They might not have the same grip on some of the subtle nuances of the law and that could prove costly for you in terms of delays and extended hearings. Your interest should be to get the claim amount as quickly as possible and if in the bargain, you have to pay more to the lawyer, so be it.
You can take references from friends or visit sites of solicitors to decide on who should represent you adequately. Make sure that irrespective of his reputation, you take the time to sit down with him and discuss your case threadbare. Your knowledge about what you can make a claim for and the various benefits you can potentially get will help you and your solicitor present your personal injury accident claim forcefully.
by: Lawrence White
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