Since the introduction of no win no fee the steps you need to take as a claimant are now very straight forward. In the majority of personal injury claims, the case won't go to court and is usually settled through agreement between the solicitor acting on your behalf, and the defending party.
I'm going to give you five clear steps, to ensure that you have got all the necessary information and evidence to support your case. This will help to ensure your case goes smoothly.
1. Take photos of where the accident took place. If it was a road traffic accident then take pictures of the any vehicles involved. If it is a public liability claim, like a hole on a pavement etc, then take photo's of the hole. Use a 50 pence coin to show the height of the hole. Any accident where the height of the hole is under 1 inch, will not be pursuable, it needs to be an inch or over for a solicitor to take on your case.
2. Take the details of any witnesses to the accident and the party responsible for causing the accident if appropriate.
3. Go straight to your GP or hospital following on from the accident. A recorded medical prognosis can be very useful for the lawyer proving your case.
4. Make sure you file your injury claim within three years of the accident date. This time limit is applicable to most cases, with exceptions only in asbestos, mesothelioma, clinical negligence and some criminal injury related cases.
5. Lastly, choosing the right solicitor. http://www.acompensationclaim.com are fast track personal injury claims solicitors. They are not a claims company who would normally then refer your case. Choosing a real law firm, such the people over a www.acompensationclaim.com can speed up the process as you are cutting out the middleman.
