Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury claims are brought when a person has suffered injury which was caused by another person. The personal injury solicitor will start by investigating the claim and finding out whether another person, company or agency is responsible for the injury. If another person is responsible, the personal injury solicitor will gather evidence, instruct experts and negotiate with the other side for settlement of the claim. If settlement is not possible, either because the defendant denies liability, because a figure for settlement cannot be agreed, or because the defendant has failed to respond to letters from the claimant's solicitor, the solicitor will lodge the personal injury claim with the court.

Personal injury claims should not be commenced at court until the claimant's solicitor has undertaken a number of procedural steps. He should be sure he has all the evidence on the claim relating to both the liability of the defendant and the amount of money he should pay. The claimant's solicitor should also ensure that he has properly followed the protocol relating to the type of personal injury claim the defendant is bringing. Once the personal injury solicitor is satisfied that he is ready to issue the claim, he will send the claim form to either the county court or the high court depending on the value and complexity of the claim and to the defendant.

Whether the are the claimant or the defendant, personal injury solicitors are essential. For the claimant, personal injury solicitors will gather the evidence and present the case to the court to their best ability. For the defendant, personal injury solicitors will do the same and also look for possible gaps in the claimant's case or contributory negligence.

If you would like to obtain legal advice on personal injury claims, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist Personal Injury Solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local Personal Injury Solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web form above.

Last Updated on 02/03/2010