Initial Consultation with a Solicitor

A solicitor will discuss your injuries, how the accident occurred and who or what caused it to happen.

Your solicitor will explain the legal process of pursuing the claim.

Proceeding with the Claim

When all the necessary information has been gathered, a letter will be sent to the defendant/insurers notifying them of your intention to pursue a claim for compensation.

A convenient appointment will be arranged for you to see a medical expert who will prepare a medical report to be used in support of your claim.

Any losses you have incurred as a result of the accident will be documented and claimed for. This may include loss of earnings, cost of treatment, travel expenses, care costs etc. Receipts and wage slips should be kept to support this.

The Medical Report and Schedule of Losses will be sent to the defendant/insurers with a letter asking them to put forward an offer.

Claim Accepted

If the defendant/insurers accept responsibility for your injuries your solicitor will negotiate a settlement on your behalf, subject to your approval. If agreement cannot be reached court proceedings will be issued and a judge will then decide the amount to be awarded.

Your claim is settled and you receive your settlement without any deductions.

Claim Disputed

If the defendant denies responsibility for your injuries and your solicitor is unable to negotiate a settlement the case will go to court for a judge to decide.

Case Won

The Court will agree or fix the amount of compensation to be awarded.

Case Lost

In the unlikely event the claim is lost you will not have to pay any costs.