Understanding Personal Injury Compensation

If you keep up with world events, then you might have noticed the huge proliferation in dash cams and helmet cams in countries such as the USA and Russia. The reason for this is their compensation industry; people make false claims in order to make money. In the UK, we’re starting to arrive at the point where many people make false claims, but it is getting that way.

 However, if you are genuinely involved in an accident – and it was somebody else’s fault – that leads to a loss of productivity and pain, then it’s only fair that you receive legal and financial redress for your losses.

 Here, we have produced a brief guide to help you to understand personal injury compensation in the UK.

• In the UK, you are entitled to compensation if you are hurt or injured and it was not your fault.
• In the UK, you are entitled to compensation if you develop an illness from negligence at work (e.g. your employer knowingly exposes you to asbestos and you develop asbestosis).
• Ordinarily, there is a statue of limitations of three years. This means that you need to start the compensation claim within three years of the injury. Exceptions may occur in the case of delayed onset of symptoms, e.g. asbestosis.
• For other exceptions, please consult a personal injury solicitor.

Whom Do You Contact If You Want to Make a Compensation Claim?

In the UK, we have special accredited personal injury solicitors. This area of law is complex and convoluted given the diverse nature of personal injury.

It is important that you approach a qualified specialist. There are some businesses that specialise in personal injury compensation, but they are not solicitors. Rather, they outsource their work to personal injury solicitors and then take a commission from that. By contacting the solicitors directly, you cut out the middleman and therefore receive more in compensation.

Most solicitors operate a no win, no fee, so their fee is taken from your compensation claim. To retain a greater amount of the compensation, contact the solicitor directly.

You should use a personal injury specialist from your local area, rather than from the area in which the accident happened. For example, if you live in Blackburn, but were injured in Manchester, you should seek the services of personal injury solicitors Blackburn. This is because you will receive a more comprehensive service. They will be on hand to help you when you need them. You will also be able keep a closer eye on the progression of the case.

How Much Should You Pay for a Personal Injury Solicitor?

Prices vary, but most work on a “no win, no fee” basis. This means that you don’t pay them unless you win. If you win, you will have to pay, but most of these costs are paid for by the losing party. You might have to pay a ‘success fee’ from your own compensation and this covers the solicitors for other cases that they take on and lose; this will come from your compensation. These fees should be discussed up front and should be detailed in writing. You should pay no more than 25% (and even that's high).

Different parts of the country also have different payment structures. For instance, personal injury solicitors Blackburn are cheaper than the same solicitors in London. This is due to several factors, including competition and cost of living.

If you would like to learn more about compensation claims from personal injury solicitors Blackburn, then please visit acsols