A rear-end collision, a touch of whiplash, maybe a couple of bruises – it’s relatively easy to put in a compensation claim with your solicitor if you have been involved in a minor accident. But if your accident is more serious, perhaps with life-changing consequences, how do you make an accident claim for compensation and still be safe in the knowledge that you will receive the compensation you really deserve?

Serious injury needs serious legal representation

Although there are plenty of solicitors who are more than capable of dealing with minor accident claims, serious injury needs serious legal representation, especially if the injured party is a primary wage earner in the family. Immediately after a serious accident, the last thing on anyone’s mind is who was to blame. Everyone will be primarily concerned about the recovery of the victim. But once the medical profession is dealing with that initial worry, it is essential that those involved take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

Why do I need to make an accident claim?

If the victim is a primary wage earner, a serious accident could affect not just the victim, but their family as well. If culpability can be demonstrated, it is vital that either the victim or their immediate family talks to a specialist solicitor as quickly as possible to begin the process. That may sound like ‘ambulance chasing’, but in all practicality it is the right thing to do. Serious injuries such as spinal damage or head trauma may require a lifetime of often expensive treatment. The victim’s home may need to be adapted for wheelchair use and specialist equipment or therapies may be needed to facilitate a full recovery. Unfortunately, this all costs money – and that is where an accident claim can make all the difference.

First things first…

The first thing to do is to choose a solicitor that has plenty of experience and specialises in serious injury cases. These cases can often be complex in nature, requiring medical intervention, reports from experts as to the possible ramifications of an injury and the projected prognosis. All of this needs to be taken into consideration when making an accident claim for a serious injury, so you need a solicitor that knows how to handle such cases. You will need to give them as much information as possible including details of the accident itself. They will liase with other organisations such as the Health and Safety Executive if the accident occurred in the workplace, the emergency response teams that attended the accident and other professionals involved.

Once they have gathered as much information as possible, they will then be able to tell you or your family if there are grounds for making an accident claim. If there is and the plaintiff admits liability at this stage, one of their first actions may be to arrange for an interim payment to cover immediate costs. This can be a real lifesaver for a family that may be struggling financially to make ends meet.

Serious accident claims may take longer to settle than minor accidents, but by building up a relationship with you, your specialist solicitor will be able to guide you though every step of the process. That gives you the time you need to concentrate on the most important aspect of the whole situation – making as full a recovery from your injuries as possible.

Author Bio: Serious injury lawyers with unrivalled expertise Specialist services in accident claims for motorcycle accidents, brain injury, head injury and spinal injury from the UK’s leading specialised injury law practice. Contact: Neil Glover at ng@seriouslaw.co.uk Tel: 0800 61 66 81

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