subject: What happens when you make a personal injury claim [print this page] What happens when you make a personal injury claim
More than three million people a year are injured in accidents that are the fault of someone or something else, as a resultthe victim has the right to claim for compensation.
Makingapersonal injury claim can be complicated, but with the help of a solicitor the process can be made much easier. To establish whether you have a justifiable claim, your solicitor will need as much information about the accident as possible. For example, the date and time of the accident, where and how it happened, contact details for any witnesses as well as details of your injuries, including and any treatment you may have had.
Once you have explained the circumstances and details of your claim, your solicitor will explain to you how likely it is that your case will succeed and give you anestimated amount that you will be able to claim in compensation. Your solicitor should discuss with you the legal side of processing your claim and how you plan to fund your case.
Solicitor charges can vary, dependant on their experience and knowledge and the complexity of your case.However, many solicitors nowoperate ona 'no win, no fee' agreement,due tochanges to the Legal Aid system in 2000. If you case is successful, your legal costs should be paid by the other party. English law states that the losing party is responsible for not only their own legal costs, but also most of those of thewinning side's too.
If you lose your personal injury case and your solicitor has worked on a 'no win, no fee' basis, you should not incur any solicitor costs. However, you may want to consider taking out an insurance policy for legal fees, which will cover you for your solicitors costs and the other party's expenses.
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