Accident Claims

Accidents happen. Sometimes no-one is at fault; but sometimes someone is, and in those cases you may have a right to claim and obtain compensation.

 

We are lawyers, not ambulance-chasers, and fortunately the litigation madness which seems to have the USA in its thrall has not arrived here yet. It is not only that we tend not to sue at the drop of a hat, but the damages which an English court will award are modest compared to those reported from across the water. We as a firm also recognise that the pursuit of litigation can be costly not only in terms of money, but also in time and emotional energy. The decision to follow the route of litigation is one to be taken with care and with sound advice; and we have the experience and resources to assist you in those preliminary considerations.

 

The funding of accident claims has changed considerably in recent times. If you are successful, you can expect the other side's insurers to cover all or the major part of the costs you incur. As a matter of practice we will advise you fully on the way the system works in this respect. Legal aid is no longer available for this kind of case, but there are other options. We may be prepared to take a case on a conditional fee basis. This is sometimes known as no-win no-fee, but the reality is rather more complex than that shorthand title. Usually the availability of conditional fee arrangements is dependent on our making a considered assessment of the chances of success, and of the availability of insurance to cover your own potential liability for the other side's costs. Another alternative, now far more widely available is legal expenses insurance and we would investigate with you whether you might have such a policy.

 

Not only will we be able to advise you on costs and on the merits of your claim, but also where appropriate take you through the case itself. We use a quality assessed panel to select suitable barristers and experts where needed. We have experience and a track record in achieving success in claims, and are able to make this experience count for you.